Pastoral Classroom Support Assistant – Flexible Hours & CPD

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

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.