Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education services provider is seeking a Pastoral Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in Sunderland. The role involves supporting the wellbeing and emotional development of pupils, managing their emotions, and fostering positive relationships with peers and staff. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in pastoral care or mentoring. Competitive pay range of £90-£110 per day is offered, with potential for a permanent role in the future.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Candidates must undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and pastoral support to students.
• Support pupils during challenging moments.
• Encourage self-reflection and emotional regulation.
• Facilitate classroom engagement.
• Collaborate with pastoral leads.

Skills

Pastoral experience

Care or mentoring experience

Job description

Pastoral Teaching Assistant – SEN School

Location: Sunderland

Pay: £90–£110 per day

Contract: Full-Time

This Pastoral TA role focuses on supporting pupils’ wellbeing and emotional development alongside learning.

You’ll help pupils navigate the school day, manage emotions and develop positive relationships with peers and staff.

• Providing emotional and pastoral support
• Supporting pupils during challenging moments
• Encouraging reflection and regulation
• Supporting classroom engagement
• Working closely with pastoral leads

A great fit for someone with pastoral, care or mentoring experience.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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