Pastoral Support Specialist – Secondary School (Long-Term)

Senploy; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Senploy is recruiting a dedicated Pastoral Assistant for a secondary school in Islington, North London. This full-time, long-term role supports pupil wellbeing, behaviour and engagement with education, with potential to become permanent.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support, monitor attendance and collaborate with staff, parents and carers while maintaining confidential records and adhering to safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastoral support role or relevant experience working within a school environment.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new Enhanced DBS check.
• Experience delivering pastoral interventions, supporting attendance improvement or working with pupils who display challenging behaviour would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 pastoral support to secondary school pupils who require additional guidance and encouragement.
• Support pupils with managing their emotions, developing positive behaviours and building confidence in school.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions focused on wellbeing, social development and positive engagement.
• Monitor pupil attendance and work with relevant staff to identify and address barriers to regular attendance.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, encouraging trust, communication and personal responsibility.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral leaders and other school staff to maintain consistent support strategies.
• Communicate appropriately with parents and carers to support pupil wellbeing, attendance and progress.
• Help pupils develop practical strategies for managing challenges, resolving difficulties and improving their engagement with learning.
• Maintain accurate records of pastoral interventions, attendance concerns and relevant pupil progress.
• Follow school safeguarding procedures, reporting concerns promptly and contributing to a safe, supportive environment.

Skills

Pastoral support

Communication

Behaviour management

Attendance improvement

Safeguarding

Job description

Senploy is recruiting a dedicated Pastoral Assistant for a secondary school in Islington, North London. This full-time, long-term role supports pupil wellbeing, behaviour and engagement with education, with potential to become permanent.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support, monitor attendance and collaborate with staff, parents and carers while maintaining confidential records and adhering to safeguarding procedures.