Pastoral Assistant - Secondary School

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Bebington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Experience in secondary education

Longer-term placements

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Pastoral Assistant to support students at a secondary school on the Wirral. You will provide pastoral support to students experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties and work with staff to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.

The role is full-time, term-time hours, with competitive pay dependent on experience. You will build relationships with students, help monitor attendance and support safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school or similar setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, approachable, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Build positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted member of staff.
• Support behaviour management and encourage positive attitudes towards learning.
• Work with teaching, pastoral and SEN staff to support individual student needs.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality and student engagement.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure student wellbeing remains a priority.

Skills

Pastoral support

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Job description

Location: Wirral

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Temporary / Ongoing

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Pastoral Assistant to work within a secondary school on the Wirral. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive behaviour and helping students overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

• Provide pastoral support to students experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Build positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted and approachable member of staff.
• Support behaviour management and encourage positive attitudes towards learning.
• Work closely with teaching staff, the pastoral team and SEN staff to support students' individual needs.
• Help monitor attendance, punctuality and student engagement.
• Support students in developing confidence, resilience and positive social skills.
• Assist with resolving conflicts and managing challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure students' wellbeing remains a priority.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school or similar setting.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is patient, approachable, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Can remain calm under pressure and use a positive, consistent approach.
• Is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and student wellbeing.Experience in pastoral support, youth work, behaviour management, mentoring or SEN would be advantageous.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in secondary education.
• Potential for longer-term and future placements.