Pastoral & Student Wellbeing Assistant

Monkton Wood Academy; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Induction & career progression

Well-being support

Health benefits

Family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Monkton Wood Academy is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to help students thrive academically and personally. You will support educational, social and emotional development, enabling access to the curriculum and engaging learners.

The role emphasises safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations, with responsibilities spanning welfare, attendance and day-to-day academy operations. The post is permanent, full-time (37 hours/week) with term-time plus inset days, starting January

Qualifications

• Good understanding of safeguarding practices within an educational setting.
• Proven experience working with young people, including those with SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies.
• High standard of written and verbal communication; experience dealing with colleagues and customers.
• Commitment to inclusion and equality; resilience to support diverse communities and life chances for all students.

Responsibilities

• The Pastoral Support Assistant will assist in the educational, personal and social development of students in the cohort.
• They will support students to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and reach their full potential.
• They will deliver measurable impact on student attainment alongside the social and emotional well-being of each student.
• They will help maintain a culture of high expectations and ensure the smooth running of the academy on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Written & verbal communication

Inclusion & equality

Job description

Monkton Wood Academy is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to help students thrive academically and personally. You will support educational, social and emotional development, enabling access to the curriculum and engaging learners.

The role emphasises safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations, with responsibilities spanning welfare, attendance and day-to-day academy operations. The post is permanent, full-time (37 hours/week) with term-time plus inset days, starting January