Pastoral Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join their team in Northamptonshire. This full-time, term-time-only role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students with special educational needs and mental health challenges. You will work in a dynamic environment, supporting children’s social, life, and independence skills while fostering their academic growth. With competitive pay rates, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in young people's lives. Join a rewarding journey and help shape the future of education!

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Access to Hays Hub mobile app

Continued professional development

Dedicated support team

Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £250

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with diverse needs and backgrounds.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs in their education.
• Motivate and encourage pupils to achieve their academic potential.

Skills

SEMH experience

SEN experience

Teaching Assistant experience

Youth work experience

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Relevant qualification in education or youth work

Job description

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Hays Education has recently seen an increased need for Pastoral Support in SEN Schools across Northamptonshire for both day-to-day and long-term supply.

Here at Hays, we work with numerous schools across Northamptonshire, covering areas such as Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley, and surrounding regions. This means as a Teaching Assistant working through Hays, you will have local work opportunities in your preferred areas, focusing only on the schools you choose.

Your new role

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Pastoral Support Assistant to join our team as soon as possible on a temporary to permanent basis. This is a term-time-only role. We seek exceptional individuals to work with exceptional pupils who have various additional needs, supporting their education.

We are looking for people who thrive in challenging yet rewarding school environments, are passionate about developing social, life, and independence skills, and genuinely want to make a difference in young people's lives.

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on children with diverse care needs, life experiences, and personalities, making each day varied and engaging. You will be able to build trusting relationships with students, motivate and encourage them, and provide individual attention, reassurance, and support with living and learning tasks as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed

You should be an experienced Teaching Assistant or youth worker passionate about student progress and committed to helping pupils achieve their academic potential. SEMH or SEN experience is essential.

You will need to be flexible and adaptable to new environments, enjoy working with children from diverse backgrounds, and aim to make each lesson memorable for those you support.

What you'll get in return

This role offers the opportunity to work across various secondary schools in Northamptonshire.

In return, you will receive:
- Competitive pay rates
- Holiday pay and pension contributions
- Access to the Hays Hub mobile app for managing bookings
- Continued professional development and support
- A dedicated team of professionals available to assist you
- Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £250 in high street vouchers