Pastoral Classroom Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Pastoral Classroom Support Assistants to work across SEN and SEMH schools in Skelmersdale. This rewarding role supports pupils academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, regulate emotions, and engage positively in class.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, foster positive relationships with pupils, support emotional wellbeing and behaviour strategies, and assist teachers with interventions.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Is patient, caring, and resilient.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Backgrounds in education, support work, youth work, care, coaching, or mentoring are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom-based support on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Building positive relationships with pupils who may have SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and promoting positive behaviour strategies.
• Encouraging engagement in lessons and school life.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning interventions.
• Acting as a positive role model and helping pupils develop confidence and resilience.

Skills

Experience with children/youth

Patience and resilience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Job description

-Skelmersdale
-October Start
-Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Pastoral Classroom Support Assistants to work across a variety of SEN and SEMH schools in the Skelmersdale area.

This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people both academically and emotionally. You will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, regulate emotions, and engage positively within the classroom environment.

• Providing classroom-based support on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Building positive relationships with pupils who may have SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and promoting positive behaviour strategies.
• Encouraging engagement in lessons and school life.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning interventions.
• Acting as a positive role model and helping pupils develop confidence and resilience.

• Has experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Is patient, caring, and resilient.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Backgrounds in education, support work, youth work, care, coaching, or mentoring are welcomed.

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Access to quality CPD and training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

If you are passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential and thrive within education, we'd love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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