Pupil Premium Pastoral Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; West Wick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused academy in West Wick is seeking an enthusiastic individual to mentor Pupil Premium students, supporting them in overcoming barriers to learning. This full-time role focuses on ensuring these students have access to necessary resources and educational opportunities. Applicants should have excellent communication and organisational skills, with a strong commitment to the welfare and development of young people. The position offers a salary range of £24,460 to £26,974 and comes with various company benefits.

Benefits

Access to a wellbeing centre

Funded healthcare scheme

Discounted nursery fees

Contributory pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Friendly school community

Health and fitness offers

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications as per the attached Job Description.
• A commitment to young people's welfare and education.
• Passion for youth development.

Responsibilities

• Support disadvantaged students by removing barriers to learning.
• Monitor attendance and attainment of disadvantaged students.
• Communicate with staff and parents to support students.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Reliability

Resilience

Job description

Position Details

Permanent. Term Time Only. Full Time – 37 hours per week. TPLTSS5 salary £24,460–£26,974 (actual). Plus various company benefits.

Overview

Worle Community School – An Academy is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivational individual to join our team. In this exciting role, you will support students in accessing the full range of school experiences and opportunities. Your primary focus will be mentoring Pupil Premium students and ensuring they receive the appropriate provision to help them thrive. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support disadvantaged students by removing barriers to learning.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour and attainment of disadvantaged students and support where necessary.
• Communicate with staff, students and parents/carers to support disadvantaged students.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications as per the attached Job Description.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to young people, their welfare, education and personal development.
• Adaptability, use of initiative, reliability and resilience are essential.

Benefits

• The PLaTform – Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield – Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, providing services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents and grandparents at our Academy preschools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.

About The Priory Learning Trust

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first‑class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high‑achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Safeguarding and Legal Commitments

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 4th January 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 9th January 2026
Proposed Start Date: 9th February 2026