Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Ribbons & Reeves; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a Pastoral Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in Bexley. As part of an innovative school, you will support pupils with behavioral and emotional challenges, helping them to thrive. Applicants should possess a UK Bachelor’s Degree and have experience in pastoral care or similar roles. This role provides an opportunity to influence young lives positively while being part of a groundbreaking pastoral support initiative.

Benefits

Valuable experience for future careers in SEN or educational psychology

Working within an Outstanding school trust

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs through mentoring or youth work.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support for pupils with emotional challenges.
• Lead restorative conversations to help pupils re-engage with learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver effective interventions.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Education

UK Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

Pastoral Teaching Assistant Bexley

Are you a proactive empathetic individual with experience supporting children with SEMH needs?

Join an innovative mainstream school in Bexley as a Pastoral Teaching Assistant playing a key role in supporting pupils across the school helping them regulate, engage and thrive. This school is part of an Outstanding two‑school trust and champions inclusion with no exclusions, building expertise within the mainstream.

Pastoral Teaching Assistant Whats on Offer :

• Full‑time role starting immediately until the end of the academic year.
• Be part of a pioneering pastoral support initiative.
• Work across the school corridors and classrooms supporting pupils in moments of need and helping them re‑engage with learning.
• Gain valuable experience for careers in SEN, educational psychology or pastoral support.

Pastoral Teaching Assistant The Role :

• Provide 1:1 small‑group and in‑class pastoral support for pupils facing behavioural, emotional or wellbeing challenges.
• Lead restorative conversations to rebuild relationships and return pupils to learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and the pastoral team to deliver consistent effective interventions.
• Be a visible presence across the school proactively supporting pupils before issues escalate.

Pastoral Teaching Assistant Who Were Looking For

• A calm, confident and adaptable individual with a genuine interest in pastoral care.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs through school youth work, mentoring or similar roles.
• Able to manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
• A graduate with a UK Bachelor’s Degree.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and help shape a groundbreaking whole‑school pastoral approach, this role is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and impact young lives. Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters supporting educators to secure long‑term and permanent roles including this Pastoral Teaching Assistant position in Bexley.