Pastoral Support Assistant

Academics; Acton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is assisting an outstanding high school in Ealing, West London to recruit a Pastoral Support Assistant for Student Services Reception. The role covers reception duties, pastoral support, attendance monitoring and school administration.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with immediate start. Salary will be determined by qualifications and relevant experience, in line with the school's pay policy.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong administration and IT skills are essential.
• Experience with SIMS software is preferred.
• Ability to manage a busy reception and support pastoral needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Student Services reception and be the first point of contact for students needing assistance.
• Provide day-to-day pastoral support and escalate safeguarding concerns as needed.
• Receive, record and report safeguarding disclosures in line with school policies.
• Handle sign-ins, late arrivals, and tracking of authorised departures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Administration

IT skills

SIMS experience

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Pastoral Support Assistant - Student Services Reception - Ealing, West London

We are recruiting a confident, approachable and organised Pastoral Support Assistant to join an outstanding highschool in Ealing, West London. This is a full-time, immediate-start opportunity combining student services reception, pastoral support, attendance monitoring and school administration.

Location: Ealing, West London
Position: Pastoral Support Assistant / Student Services Receptionist
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities: Pastoral Support Assistant - Student Services Reception - Ealing, West London

• Manage the Student Services reception, acting as the first point of contact for students requiring assistance, advice or pastoral support.
• Provide day-to-day pastoral support, responding sensitively to student welfare concerns and escalating safeguarding issues appropriately.
• Receive, record and report safeguarding disclosures in line with school policies and procedures.
• Undertake student reception duties, including signing students in and out, managing late arrivals and recording authorised departures.
• Support school attendance procedures, including first-day absence calls and following up unexplained absences.
• Communicate with parents and carers by telephone and email regarding attendance, punctuality and pastoral matters.
• Update SIMS attendance records, registers and student information accurately.
• Monitor missing registers and provide regular updates to ensure all students are accounted for.
• Support return-to-school meetings following student absence.
• Maintain accurate pastoral records, attendance reports and administrative tracking systems.
• Work closely with Heads of Year, the Attendance Officer and the wider pastoral team to promote student welfare and engagement.

Requirements: Pastoral Support Assistant - Student Services Reception - Ealing, West London

• Previous experience working in a secondary school in a pastoral, student services, attendance, reception or administration role.
• Understanding of school safeguarding procedures and student welfare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to deal with students, parents and staff.
• Strong administration, organisation and IT skills, ideally with SIMS experience.
• A calm, approachable and professional manner, with the ability to manage a busy student reception.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive pastoral and student services team within an outstanding secondary school in Ealing. Ideal for an experienced school administrator, student receptionist or pastoral support professional looking to develop their career in secondary education.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.