Pastoral Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Blyth; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Milk Education is recruiting in Blyth for a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. The role focuses on emotional wellbeing and personalised support to help pupils re-engage with learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience in SEMH, behaviour support or pastoral care, and will work with teachers and safeguarding staff to monitor progress and support development across Key Stage 3 and 4.

Formación

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges.
• Calm, patient, empathetic and resilient in challenging situations.
• Understand boundaries, consistency and positive reinforcement.

Responsabilidades

• Providing targeted 1:1 and small-group pastoral support.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
• Supporting behaviour plans, interventions and individual learning goals.
• Assisting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times.
• Using positive behaviour management, de-escalation and restorative approaches.
• Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Encouraging attendance, engagement, independence and personal development.
• Working with teachers, pastoral teams, safeguarding staff and external professionals.
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to reviews and support plans.

Conocimientos

SEMH experience

Pastoral care

De-escalation techniques

Relationship building

Descripción del empleo

Pastoral Support Assistant

Location: Blyth, Northumberland

Working hours: 9am-3pm Monday to Friday

Start date: December 2026

Milk Education is recruiting on behalf of an alternative provision in Blyth for a dedicated, compassionate and resilient Pastoral Support Assistant to support children and young people with additional social, emotional and behavioural needs.

The setting provides a structured, supportive environment for pupils who may face barriers to learning and require a more personalised approach to education. With a strong focus on wellbeing, positive relationships and individual development, the provision aims to help pupils build confidence, develop emotional resilience and re-engage with their learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in SEMH, behaviour support, pastoral care, youth work or residential care who is passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential.

The Role

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, helping them manage their emotions, develop positive behaviours and engage more confidently with education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing targeted 1:1 and small-group pastoral support.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
• Supporting behaviour plans, interventions and individual learning goals.
• Assisting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times.
• Using positive behaviour management, de-escalation and restorative approaches.
• Building trusting relationships and acting as a consistent, positive role model.
• Encouraging attendance, engagement, independence and personal development.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, safeguarding staff and external professionals.
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to reviews and support plans.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges.
• Is calm, patient, empathetic and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
• Understands the importance of boundaries, consistency and positive reinforcement.
• Can build strong, professional relationships with pupils who may struggle to trust adults.
• Is confident using de-escalation techniques and supporting emotional regulation.
• Takes a nurturing, trauma-informed and child-centred approach.
• Is proactive, adaptable and committed to helping every pupil succeed.

Experience within a specialist school, alternative provision, mainstream education, youth work or a care setting would be highly desirable. However, we are also interested in candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude.

Benefits to YOU - Why Milk Education?

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Speedy registration process and fast-track compliance.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule, subject to placement requirements.
• A 5-star-rated agency with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook.
• Exclusive school and trust partnerships.
• FREE Perks Portal, offering access to a wide range of discounts.
• Access to 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources