Pastoral Support Assistant for ARRC Provision

Swale Academies Trust; Balfour; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with retailers

Job summary

The North School in Scotland is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant for our ARRC Provision. This term-time role (37 hours per week) runs across 39 weeks including staff development days. Start date ASAP with interviews on 9 November 2026.

You will join a skilled team delivering welfare and pastoral interventions for ARRC students and provide essential admin support. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, flexible working considerations, the Local

Qualifications

• Support welfare and pastoral care for ARRC students.
• Record, monitor and evaluate student interventions.
• Provide administrative support to the ARRC team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver welfare and pastoral interventions for ARRC students.
• Monitor and record the effectiveness of interventions.
• Assist with administrative tasks and data handling for the team.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interventions

Welfare support

Administration

Job description

Pastoral Support Assistant for ARRC Provision

• Term Time
• Start Date: ASAP

The North School

37 hours per week

Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days (39 weeks)

Start Date: ASAP

Interviews: 9th November 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and committed person to join our highly regarded team supporting students within our ARRC Provision.

Are you the type of person who wants to support student welfare in a school?

Can you react and adapt to different situations and atmospheres?

Are you committed to making a difference to a child’s education?

You will work with our well-established team responsible for the delivery of interventions relating to the welfare and pastoral care of the students within our ARRC Department, ensuring such interventions are recorded, monitored and evaluated. You will also provide some administrative support to the team in meeting the welfare and pastoral needs of students.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Debbie Fuller, Administration Officer for Recruitment and Trips and Visits, at [e-mail] or 01233 614600.

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Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.