Pastoral Support Assistant

Job role

• Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 36 Hours per week Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 3.45pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,061 - £34,434 (Actual £27,765 - £29,820)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• GCSE Grades 9-4 in English and Maths or relevant professional qualification

• Experience in Pastoral Support with young people in one range of fields such as education, youth work, health and social work.

• Be proactive, organised, and committed to maintaining high expectations for all.

• Be an excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

• Be confident in using data to inform decision-making, or be willing to develop these skills through training.

• Be fully aligned with the school's vision and values.

• Have an unwavering belief in every child's ability to succeed.

• Remain calm, resilient, and professional when working under pressure.

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for education and a commitment to improving the life chances of every student.

What the school offers its staff

• Professional development and career progression

• Generous pension scheme

• Access to Blue Light Card scheme

• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

• An Employee Assistance Programme

• Gym Discounts

• Free eye tests

• Cycle to work scheme

• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, supporting student wellbeing, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising the Ready for Learning room and supporting students to successfully re-engage with learning.

• Building positive relationships with parents and carers to support student progress and behaviour.

• Working closely with students who are repeatedly referred from lessons, providing guidance and intervention to help them succeed.

• Providing individual pastoral support to students where needed.

• Supporting readmission meetings following periods of suspension or other interventions.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure every student is supported on their journey to achieve their ambitions, whether that is progressing to a leading university or pursuing the career of their choice

Commitment to safeguarding

The School and Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring check along with other relevant employment checks

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

GLT Recruitment Brochure - Why you should work for GLT (1).pdf - 4.31 MB (opens in new tab)_Blaise High School_ Pastoral Support Assistant_ Sep 2026.pdf - 2.7 MB (opens in new tab)