Pastoral Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Sheffield seeks a Pastoral Support Assistant to provide emotional and behavioural support to students. You will work closely with students needing extra care, helping them manage their emotions and improve their school experience. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, or youth settings.
• Understanding of emotional wellbeing support.
• Ability to connect with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support for students.
• Help students regulate and refocus during difficult moments.
• Build trusting relationships and act as a role model.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Understanding of behaviour management

Calm and patient demeanor

Confident communication skills

Passion for helping young people

Job description

Job Title: Pastoral Support Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £120 per day
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Are you the calm in the storm, the “let’s talk it through” person, or the one students naturally warm to? A welcoming school in Sheffield is looking for a reliable and approachable Pastoral Support Assistant to join their team and support students with their behaviour, wellbeing and emotional development.

About the School:

The school is known for its strong pastoral focus and supportive culture, providing a safe and structured environment for students who may struggle with emotional regulation, behaviour or attendance. They work closely with families and external agencies to make sure every student gets the support they need to succeed. Staff are approachable, teamwork is key, and no two days are ever the same.

About the Role:

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you’ll be working closely with students who need extra support managing emotions, behaviour and school life. You’ll help create a safe space where they feel heard, supported and encouraged to make positive choices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with emotional, behavioural or social needs.
• Support pupils during difficult moments, helping them regulate and refocus positively.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and act as a positive role model.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and safeguarding teams to provide consistent support.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, keeping clear and accurate records.
• Support students during break times, transitions and unstructured parts of the day.
• Help implement behaviour and support plans tailored to individual students.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people in an education, care or youth setting.
• A strong understanding of behaviour management and emotional wellbeing support.
• Calm, patient and resilient — you don’t take things personally, you problem-solve.
• Confident communicator who can connect with students, staff and parents.
• A genuine passion for helping young people feel supported and understood.

This is a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference to students who need it most.

To work with GSL Education as a Pastoral Support Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last 2 years.
• Have an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

For more information or to apply for this Pastoral Support Assistant role in Sheffield, click apply now with your up-to-date CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.