Pastoral Support Assistant - Primary School

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting caring Pastoral Support Assistants to work in primary schools across Manchester and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs, build trusting relationships and help maintain a calm, safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates have recent UK school experience, are patient, approachable and capable of supporting children to feel safe, included and ready to learn.

Qualifications

• Has recent UK-based school experience within the last two years, ideally in pastoral or pupil support.
• Experience supporting children with emotional, social or behavioural needs.
• Approachable, patient and able to build positive relationships.
• Calm and consistent when dealing with challenging situations.
• Understands confidentiality, professional boundaries and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group pastoral support for primary-aged pupils.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support pupils with emotional, social or behavioural difficulties.
• Help children develop confidence, resilience and positive relationships.
• Support emotional regulation and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
• Encourage positive behaviour, attendance and engagement with learning.
• Assist with transitions, breaktimes and less structured parts of the school day.
• Share observations and concerns with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.

Skills

Patience

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Pastoral Support Assistant - Primary School

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting caring, resilient and proactive Pastoral Support Assistants to work within primary schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This role is ideal for someone who understands that a child's emotional wellbeing, relationships and sense of security can have a significant impact on their ability to learn. You will help pupils overcome barriers to learning by providing encouragement, consistent support and positive guidance throughout the school day.

You may work with children who struggle with confidence, friendships, attendance, behaviour or managing their emotions. Working alongside teachers and school pastoral teams, you will help pupils develop the skills they need to engage positively with school life.

The Role

• Providing individual and small-group pastoral support for primary-aged pupils
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children while maintaining professional boundaries
• Supporting pupils who experience emotional, social or behavioural difficulties
• Helping children develop confidence, resilience and positive relationships
• Supporting emotional regulation and appropriate responses to challenging situations
• Encouraging positive behaviour, attendance and engagement with learning
• Helping pupils manage friendship difficulties and resolve conflicts appropriately
• Supporting transitions, breaktimes and other less structured parts of the school day
• Sharing relevant observations and concerns with teachers and pastoral staff
• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• Has recent UK-based school experience within the last two years, ideally in pastoral, behaviour or pupil support
• Has experience supporting children with emotional, social or behavioural needs
• Is approachable, patient and able to build positive relationships
• Can remain calm and consistent when dealing with challenging situations
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, professional boundaries and safeguarding
• Communicates effectively with pupils, teachers and other professionals
• Is committed to helping children feel safe, included and ready to learn

Experience in pastoral support, mentoring, behaviour support or SEMH provision would be particularly beneficial.

Why Work with Aspire People

• Opportunities across a range of primary school settings
• Daily supply, short-term and long-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Opportunities to develop experience in pastoral care and pupil wellbeing

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks