Pastoral Support Assistant

MyNewTerm; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Deyes High School in Liverpool is seeking a committed Pastoral Support Assistant to join our inclusive Pastoral Team. You will work with a designated year group, providing day-to-day pastoral support to help students thrive academically and personally.

You will support behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, develop targeted interventions, and work with families, teaching staff and external agencies to ensure students receive the right support at the right time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school setting.
• Ability to manage behaviour and promote positive attitudes to learning.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Resilient, proactive and committed to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support to a designated year group.
• Support behaviour, attendance and wellbeing strategies.
• Contribute to targeted intervention plans and liaise with staff and external agencies.
• Be a point of contact for students, parents/carers and staff.

Skills

Experience with young people

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Job description

Deyes High School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Pastoral Support Assistant to join our dedicated Pastoral Team..

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role within our pastoral and inclusion provision, supporting students to achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally. You will work closely with a designated year group, providing day-to-day pastoral support and acting as a key point of contact for students, parents/carers and staff.

The role involves supporting behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, working proactively to identify and address barriers to learning. You will contribute to targeted intervention strategies, build positive relationships with families, and work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral leaders and external agencies to ensure students receive the right support at the right time.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people and supporting their development
• Is confident managing behaviour and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Can build strong, professional relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Is resilient, proactive and committed to making a difference

Deyes High School is a vibrant, ambitious and oversubscribed school within Lydiate Learning Trust. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong values and commitment to staff development and wellbeing. You will join a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution will have a real impact on students’ lives.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to play a vital role in their success, we would welcome your application.