Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant

Milk Education; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 14,819 - 22,228; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Term-time only

Milk Academy access

Safeguarding training

Dedicated education consultant

24/7 support

Referral bonus

Work across schools

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting for a Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant to help students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in Durham. You will support learning inside and outside the classroom, assist with behaviour and engagement, and work closely with teaching and pastoral teams.

The role involves one-to-one and small group interventions, building positive relationships with young people, and supporting SEMH needs. Training and ongoing support are provided by Milk Education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or transferable skills from related roles.
• Calm, patient and confident with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• Build positive relationships and act as a trusted adult.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Support SEMH needs and provide a calm learning environment.
• Assist teachers during lessons, transitions and breaks.
• Promote positive behaviour and school values.
• Help students develop confidence and resilience.

Skills

Youth Worker

Behaviour Mentor

Teaching Assistant

Sports Coach

Residential Support Worker

Community/Family Support

Social Care/ Mental Health

Job description

Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant

Looking to build a rewarding career in education? Whether you're interested in behaviour support, pastoral care, youth work or teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a secondary school while making a real difference to young people’s lives.

Milk Education is working with a number of secondary schools across Durham to recruit confident, resilient and enthusiastic Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistants. You'll play a vital role supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant, you'll work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting students with behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• Building positive relationships with young people and acting as a trusted adult.
• Delivering one‑to‑one and small group interventions.
• Supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Assisting teachers in creating a calm and positive learning environment.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting the school’s values.
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
• Supporting during breaktimes, transitions and throughout the school day where required.

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from people who have experience working with young people or transferable skills from roles such as:

• Youth Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• Teaching Assistant
• Sports Coach
• Residential Support Worker
• Police, Prison or Security Services
• Armed Forces
• Community or Family Support Worker
• Children’s Residential Care
• Social Care or Mental Health Support

You'll be:

• Calm, patient and confident.
• Resilient and able to build positive relationships.
• Passionate about supporting young people to succeed.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to remain professional in challenging situations.

Why Join Milk Education?

• Competitive daily pay.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Term-time only working.
• Free access to Milk Academy with over 1,000 CPD courses.
• Training including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, SEND and Trauma‑Informed Practice.
• Dedicated education consultant supporting your career journey.
• 24/7 support throughout your placement.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Opportunities to work across a range of welcoming secondary schools in Barnsley.

Build Your Career in Education

This role is ideal if you're considering a future career in:

• Teaching
• Behaviour Support
• Pastoral Care
• Educational Psychology
• Youth Justice
• Social Work
• SEND Support
• Safeguarding
• Mental Health Services

You'll gain valuable experience supporting secondary‑aged students while developing the confidence, behaviour management and communication skills that schools and future employers highly value.

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory compliance and vetting checks in line with DfE guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo Compliance+ standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.