Pastoral Support Assistant

East Midlands Education Trust; Willoughby on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Education Trust seeks an outstanding Pastoral Support Assistant to support students' wellbeing, attendance and personal development in a high‑performing setting. The role emphasises safeguarding and close work with families, carers and external agencies to address barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will undertake targeted pastoral interventions, serve as a key worker for identified students, support reintegration after suspensions and help maintain a calm, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check and safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted pastoral interventions and act as key worker for identified students.
• Support wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Assist with reintegration following suspension.
• Contribute to a calm, inclusive school environment.

Skills

Experience of working with young peo

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Scale 5, Points 13 - 17 (£30,023 - £32,046 pa pro rata) - Actual Salary £26,113.22 - £27,872.77

37 hours per week, Term Time Only

Start date: As soon as possible South Wolds is a high attaining, semi-rural- popular school located in the village of Keyworth in Nottinghamshire which is only 6 miles from West Bridgford. We are also a founding partner of the East Midlands Education Trust, committed to providing a first-class education for all of our students.

Permanent, Full-Time

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Pastoral Support Assistant who is passionate, proactive and committed to ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential. Working as part of our dedicated pastoral team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.

The role will involve working closely with students, parents, carers and external agencies to address barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes. You will provide targeted pastoral interventions, act as a key worker for identified students, support reintegration following suspension, and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure students feel safe, supported and successful.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, have experience of working with young people, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare. They will be able to build positive relationships with students and families, manage challenging situations with sensitivity and professionalism, and contribute to maintaining a calm, purposeful and inclusive school environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive team and make a real difference to the lives of young people at a crucial stage in their education.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. They will also be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Friday 30 October 2026.

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date. Should this prove successful we may close to new applicants earlier so please don’t delay in submitting your application.