Pastoral Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is currently recruiting for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in East London. You will provide emotional and behavioural support to students, working closely with teachers and the pastoral team to help remove barriers to learning.

We are seeking a caring, resilient candidate with experience in pastoral care, youth work, education, psychology, or SEND support who can build trusting relationships, support emotional regulation, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care, youth work, education, psychology, or SEND support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with students.
• Calm, patient and consistent behaviour management.
• Willingness to collaborate with safeguarding teams and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and the wider pastoral team.
• Support students with emotional regulation, attendance, and engagement.
• Assist with managing behaviour using restorative approaches.
• Work with teachers, safeguarding teams, and external professionals as required.

Skills

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Calm, patient approach

Team collaboration

Restorative approaches

Education

Graduates in psychology/education/counselling

Job description

Pastoral Support Assistant

Milk Education is currently recruiting for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in East London.

We are seeking a caring, resilient, and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in pastoral care, youth work, education, psychology, or SEND support who wants to make a positive impact in a school environment.

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will work closely with students, teachers, and the wider pastoral team to provide emotional and behavioural support, helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

The role will involve:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Supporting students with emotional regulation, confidence, attendance, and engagement
• Helping to manage behaviour using restorative and positive approachesWorking alongside teachers, safeguarding teams, and external professionals where required
• Supporting students who may require additional guidance due to SEND, SEMH, or personal challenges

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with young people in an education, youth work, SEND, or support setting
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour management
• A genuine passion for supporting student wellbeing and development
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider pastoral team

This role would suit graduates in Psychology, Education, Counselling, or related fields, as well as experienced support staff looking to develop their career within education.

Why work with Milk Education?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and are looking for a rewarding role in a supportive secondary school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.