Pastoral Support Assistant

Y-Axis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-Axis in Watford is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant to join a high‑performing secondary school. The role is full‑time, long‑term, and suitable for a graduate or a qualified teacher looking to progress quickly in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will support pupils’ engagement, monitor behaviour, attend Pastoral Support Team meetings, and assist the Head of Year during tutor meetings. The school emphasises attendance welfare and proactive parental communication.

Responsibilities

• To encourage pupils' engagement with the education process by supporting behaviour for learning
• To follow up concerns about behaviour of the pupils in the Year Group
• To attend meetings and contribute to the work of the Pastoral Support Team
• To assist Head of Year at tutor team meetings
• Attendance and Welfare: Close liaison with attendance officer and pastoral team
• To conduct welfare check visits and maintain records of actions to improve attendance
• Behaviour: Maintain and improve behaviour management standards for pupils
• Engaging with parents and students through calls and home visits

Job description

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Dec, 26

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Posted On

09 Sep, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Education

Description

About the job

• Pastoral Support Assistant An 'Outstanding' school in the heart of Watford are looking for a Pastoral Support Assistant to start ASAP, This is a full time, long-term position. The School are open to either a graduate of qualified teacher to take up the role of Pastoral Support Assistant . This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career quickly at a supportive and high-achieving secondary school. If you would like to know more about or apply Pastoral Support Assistant opportunity, please read further details below! What will you do as a Pastoral Support Assistant ?Pastoral Support:
  • To encourage pupils' engagement with the education process by supporting behaviour for learning
  • To follow up concerns about behaviour of the pupils in the Year Group
  • To attend meetings and contribute to the work of the Pastoral Support Team
  • To assist Head of Year at tutor team meetings
• Attendance and Welfare:
  • Close liaison with the academy's attendance officer, as well as working with the wider pastoral team
  • To conduct welfare check visits, as required
  • To maintain accurate records of all actions taken in relation to improving students' attendance
• Behaviour:
  • Maintain and improve behaviour management standards of some children, some of whom can be challenging and display challenging behaviour
  • To ensure all pupils in the Year Group know and understand the standards of behaviour expected from them
• Engaging with parents and students through telephone discussions and home visits, although formal meetings may also be required on occasion