Pastoral Support Assistant Brighton, East Sussex Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education £25,65[...]

Gumtree; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Brighton is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant from September 2025. This permanent, full-time role involves providing key support to the head of year, with the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' well-being and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to helping students develop their full potential.
• Experience in pastoral support or similar roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pastoral support to students.
• Handle day-to-day concerns of students, parents, and staff.
• Supervise students and support their overall well-being.

Skills

Creative thinking

Calmness

Flexibility

Mentoring

Behavioural management

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

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Pastoral Support Assistant

NJC Scale 5 - £28,163 to £30,060 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)

Actual Salary £25,650 to £27,377 pro rata

Full Time 37 hours per week, term-time only

Permanent

From September 2025

Longhill High School is seeking to recruit a Pastoral Support Assistant to join our supportive and enthusiastic pastoral team. If you are dedicated to helping students develop their full potential; calm, patient, and flexible; capable of creative thinking and excited by the prospect of a challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you will be the key support to the head of year. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive pastoral support and be responsible for addressing the day-to-day concerns of students, parents, and staff members. This role involves handling parental enquiries, supervising students, assisting with administrative tasks, and supporting the overall well-being of students through mentoring and behavioural management.

In March 2024, Ofsted said that 'Leaders support staff well. They are mindful of their workload. Staff feel motivated and valued. They are grateful for the encouragement they receive and feel that it is helping them improve.'

Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 21st July 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview during the week of 28th July 2025.

Please email to request an application pack.

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