Pastoral Support Assistant - Kingston

AMA Admin; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Flexible days and hours

Fast track compliance

Milk Education CPD access

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join a primary school in Kingston from October. The role involves supporting pupils with wellbeing, engagement and day-to-day school experiences, working closely with teachers and the pastoral team.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children, good communication skills, and the ability to manage behaviours calmly in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Previous school experience is desirable.
• Patient, approachable and supportive.
• Confident managing challenging situations calmly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable and committed to supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their social and emotional development.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils manage behaviour and emotions positively.
• Encourage positive relationships and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Experience working with children/young

School experience desired

Patience and approachability

Calm under challenging situations

Strong communication

Reliability and commitment

Job description

Pastoral Support Assistant - Kingston

Location: Kingston
Pay: £100-£120 per day
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Milk Education are recruiting for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join a primary school in Kingston from October. The role will involve supporting pupils with their wellbeing, engagement and day-to-day school experience, working closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team.

The Role

• Support pupils with their social and emotional development.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils manage behaviour and emotions positively.
• Encourage positive relationships and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

About You

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Previous school experience is desirable.
• Patient, approachable and supportive.
• Confident managing challenging situations calmly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable and committed to supporting pupils.

Why Join Milk Education?

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you'll find exclusive access to a range of discounts - our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• We partner with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity and their inspiring school speakers, who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
• We're located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency! Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.