Pastoral Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant for a secondary school in Oldham. The role focuses on building positive relationships with pupils, providing pastoral support and helping students engage with school life. Experience in SEMH/SEND is essential, with duties across safeguarding and attendance.

ASAP start offered. Candidates with previous school-based experience will be preferred and must be capable of managing emotional and behavioural challenges in a supportive manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or education setting.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH and/or SEND.
• Ability to support pupils with challenging behaviour or emotional difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support to pupils across the school.
• Build positive relationships with students and maintain professional boundaries.
• Support pupils with SEMH difficulties and SEND needs.
• Assist with attendance and engagement strategies alongside teaching and pastoral staff.
• Maintain appropriate records and contribute to pupil progress monitoring.

Skills

Pastoral support

SEMH support

SEND support

Behaviour management

Communication

Job description

Pastoral Support Assistant - Secondary School - Oldham

Location: Oldham

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £110-£130 per day, depending on prior experience

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Oldham, with an ASAP start.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional who is passionate about supporting young people and has a strong understanding of the pastoral needs of secondary-aged pupils.The school is looking for someone who can build positive relationships with pupils, provide consistent pastoral support and help young people overcome barriers to learning and engagement.

Please Note - School Experience Is EssentialOnly applicants who have previous experience working within schools or the education sector will be considered for this position.Applicants must have prior experience supporting children or young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and/or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

This experience may have been gained within:

• A mainstream secondary school.
• A specialist provision.
• An alternative provision.
• A SEND setting.
• A specialist SEMH environment.
• Another recognised education setting supporting pupils with additional needs.

Candidates without previous school or education-based experience will not be considered.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing day-to-day pastoral support to pupils across the school.
• Building positive, trusting and professional relationships with students.
• Supporting pupils experiencing SEMH difficulties, anxiety, behavioural challenges or other barriers to learning.
• Working with pupils with SEND and adapting your approach according to individual needs.
• Supporting pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation or engagement.
• Helping students manage challenging situations and develop positive coping strategies.
• Encouraging pupils to attend lessons and engage positively with school life.
• Supporting behaviour and attendance strategies alongside teaching and pastoral staff.
• Providing one-to-one or small-group support where appropriate.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Working alongside the school's pastoral, safeguarding, SEND and senior leadership teams.
• Communicating effectively with teachers and other members of staff regarding pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Maintaining appropriate records and contributing to the monitoring of pupil support.
• Following school safeguarding, behaviour and confidentiality procedures at all times.
• Acting as a positive role model for pupils and promoting high expectations.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced working within a school or education setting.
• Experienced supporting children or young people with SEMH and/or SEND.
• Confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or emotional difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic and consistent in your approach.
• Able to establish positive relationships whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A confident communicator who can work effectively with pupils and colleagues.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative when supporting individual pupils.
• Understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Reliable, professional and committed to improving outcomes for young people.
• Experience supporting pupils in a secondary school, specialist provision, SEND setting or SEMH environment would be particularly advantageous.

Pay & Start Date£110-£130 per day, depending on previous experience.ASAP start available.

Opportunity to work within a secondary school in the Oldham area.