Pastoral & Student Services Assistant - Wellbeing

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression within Lift Schools

Wellbeing support

Opportunities to connect across the Lo

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Lift Maltings is seeking a pastoral assistant to join the Student Services team. The role focuses on day-to-day pastoral care, wellbeing support for students including at-risk groups, and first aid with medication administration.

It combines a front-of-house role in Student Services with school duty, liaising with families on behaviour and attendance. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting student wellbeing and welfare.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Calm, compassionate response to student welfare needs.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Basic IT skills and comfortable using school management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students, including at-risk groups, and help plan wellbeing and integration into school life.
• Offer first aid assistance and support the safe storage and administration of medication.
• Communicate pastoral, behaviour and attendance concerns with families and coordinate support.
• Support the behaviour and attendance policies and monitor patterns to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student records to support safeguarding and welfare.
• Be a welcoming point of contact in Student Services for students, parents, carers and visitors.
• Assist with school duty.
• Coordinate care with colleagues across the school.
• Keep Student Services running smoothly as a welcoming and organised space.

Skills

Pastoral care

Organisational skills

Calm, empathetic communication

Record keeping

IT basics

Education

GCSE Maths & English (4+)

Job description

Lift Maltings is seeking a pastoral assistant to join the Student Services team. The role focuses on day-to-day pastoral care, wellbeing support for students including at-risk groups, and first aid with medication administration.

It combines a front-of-house role in Student Services with school duty, liaising with families on behaviour and attendance. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in November 2026.