Pastoral Support Assistant

Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant to help support pupil wellbeing and engagement. The role involves working with families and carers, identifying barriers to learning and acting as a bridge between home and school.

The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time plus one week, starting ASAP. A warm, collaborative approach and safeguarding awareness are essential to this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children, families or in a support role.
• Understanding of barriers that affect wellbeing, attendance and learning.
• Confident in supporting parents and carers sensitively and without judgement.
• Organised, resilient and able to work effectively with others.
• Aware of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Passionate about making a positive difference to children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing and engagement of pupils and identify barriers to learning.
• Work directly with parents and carers, providing practical guidance and a positive home–school link.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to support pupils and families.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust

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Email Address: [e-mail]

• Salary: Scale F, pts 12 – 17. £20,516 - £22,254 p/a (£29,542 - £32,046 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 30 hrs per week
• Term Time + 1 week
• Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

Peterhouse Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school serving a diverse community.Many of our children and families face a range of social and economic challenges and we recognise the important role that strong pastoral and family support can play in helping every child to thrive.

The Pastoral Support Assistant will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing and engagement of pupils, helping to identify and overcome barriers that may affect their learning or experience of school.The role will also include working directly with parents and carers, providing practical support, guidance and a positive link between home and school.

Working closely with colleagues and external agencies, the role provides an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to children and their families.It is a varied and rewarding position, at the heart of our school community, with relationships and early support central to the work.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, approachable and able to build trusting relationships with children and families
• Experienced in working with children, families or in a support role
• Understanding of the barriers that can affect wellbeing, attendance and learning
• Confident in supporting parents and carers sensitively and without judgement
• Organised, resilient and able to work effectively with others
• Aware of the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Passionate about making a positive difference to children and families.

Working Hours

The successful candidate will work Monday-Friday 08:30-15:30 (with 2 x 30 minute breaks each day)

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment 01493 661046.

Closing Date: 17 September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.