Pastoral Support (Classroom based)

Milk Education; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in Northumberland. The role involves supporting pupils with SEMH needs in classrooms and interventions, building relationships, and promoting wellbeing within a nurturing, structured environment.

The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and therapists in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to monitoring pupil progress while supporting behaviour management and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.
• Flexible, proactive and committed to supporting vulnerable learners.
• Team player in a multidisciplinary setting.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils in managing behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage the development of social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families, and external agencies to support pupil outcomes.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes and school activities when required.

Skills

Experience with SEMH/SEND

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Pastoral Assistant

Location: Northumberland
Salary: £105-110 per day
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026

Join Our Team

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and motivated Pastoral Assistant to join a dedicated team at a specialist SEMH school in Northumberland. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Working alongside teachers and other professionals, you will support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils in managing their behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage the development of social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and external agencies to support individual pupil outcomes.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, educational visits, and other school activities where required.

About You

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour (desirable but not essential).
• Is calm, patient, and emotionally resilient.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships based on trust, consistency, and respect.
• Is flexible, proactive, and committed to supporting vulnerable learners.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• A Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification is desirable but not essential.

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A rewarding role where every day brings the chance to positively impact young people’s lives.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.

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.