Pastoral Support Assistant (Post 16)

LeighAcademiesTrust; Rochester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with progressionop*

Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP

collaborative MAT network

additional LAT benefits

Job summary

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School in Kent is seeking a committed Pastoral Support Assistant (Post 16) to join the Sixth Form Office. The role blends administrative tasks with direct support for students, contributing to a positive, nurturing environment where pupils can flourish.

The post is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week, term time only) with working hours Monday–Thursday 8am–4pm and Friday 8am–3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Sixth Form Office.
• Directly support students to help them thrive.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Assist with safeguarding and welfare duties where appropriate.

Job description

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
• collaborative MAT network
• additional LAT benefits

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive? We are looking for a committed and proactive individual to join our team as a Pastoral Support Assistant (Post 16).

In this vital role, you’ll provide both administrative support and direct assistance to students, helping to create a positive and nurturing environment where every young person can thrive. The role will be based within our Sixth Form Office and combine administrative support with working directly with students. It will suit a dynamic and perceptive individual who is keen to support our students and help them achieve their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, empathetic, and enjoys building strong relationships. Whether you’re looking to start a career in education, gain experience in a pastoral setting, or take on a rewarding new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a permanent, full-time position; 37 hours per week, term time only. The working hours for this role are Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-3:30pm.

Working with us at Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical school

Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School was founded in 1701 in order to provide an education to young men who would go on to work at the famous Chatham Dockyard. More than 300 years later we still pride ourselves on providing a superb academic education alongside an unparalleled range of opportunities for personal growth and character development. Awarded ‘outstanding’ in our last Ofsted, the comment that stands out to us is, “students thrive within its distinctive ethos, enabling them to succeed academically and to develop into confident, well-rounded individuals who are prepared extremely well for their future lives.”

In 2012 the School became one of the first 100 National Teaching Schools and in 2021 was successful in converting this into becoming one of the first 35 National Teaching School Hubs. Alongside our work as a National Support School, our position in Leigh Academies Trust and as the lead school in the Kent and Medway Maths Hub the school is in unrivalled position to offer superb support and training to any new member of staff, regardless of their role, or their experience.

Please click here to view our website, to find out more about Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.