Pastoral Support Assistant

East Midlands Education Trust; Burton on the Wolds; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government / Teachers Pension

SAS Employee Assistance Programme

Cyclescheme

Job summary

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, part of East Midlands Education Trust, is seeking an outstanding Pastoral Support Assistant who is proactive, collaborative and committed to ensuring every student achieves their full potential. You will support wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development as part of our pastoral team.

The role involves working with students, families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, provide targeted interventions and assist reintegration

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people and safeguarding commitments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted pastoral interventions and act as a key worker for identified students.
• Support wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.
• Work with parents, carers and external agencies to address barriers to learning.
• Assist reintegration following suspension and help maintain a calm, inclusive school environment.

Job description

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Pastoral Support Assistant

Reference: OCT20262378

Expiry date: 09:00, Fri, 30th Oct 2026

Location: The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

Benefits: All employees:- Local Government / Teachers Pension Scheme Permanent, contracted employees:- SAS Employee Assistance Programme- Cyclescheme

37 hours per week, Term Time Only

Start date: As soon as possible

South Wolds is a high attaining, semi-rural- popular school located in the village of Keyworth in Nottinghamshire which is only 6 miles from West Bridgford.We are also a founding partner of the East Midlands Education Trust, committed to providing a first-class education for all of our students.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Pastoral Support Assistant who is passionate, proactive and committed to ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential. Working as part of our dedicated pastoral team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.

The role will involve working closely with students, parents, carers and external agencies to address barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes. You will provide targeted pastoral interventions, act as a key worker for identified students, support reintegration following suspension, and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure students feel safe, supported and successful.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, have experience of working with young people, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare. They will be able to build positive relationships with students and families, manage challenging situations with sensitivity and professionalism, and contribute to maintaining a calm, purposeful and inclusive school environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive team and make a real difference to the lives of young people at a crucial stage in their education.

For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gail Burrows, Office Manager at [e-mail] or call the school office on 0115 937 3506.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. They will also be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Friday 30 October 2026.

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date. Should this prove successful we may close to new applicants earlier so pleasedon’tdelay insubmittingyour application.