Pastoral Assistant

Summary:

Pastoral Assistant needed at a school committed to Christian values and student development.

About the School:

A school with a rich history and strong Christian ethos, dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in the world.

The Opportunity:

As a Pastoral Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting student well-being and behavior, working closely with the pastoral lead and senior leadership team to create a positive and inclusive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with all pastoral duties under the direction of the pastoral lead and senior leadership team.
• Support staff and students in restorative practices and run student intervention sessions to reduce repeat behaviors.
• Deliver intervention sessions and support academic progress in the re-set and reflection room.
• Collect and interview pupils as directed, completing relevant documentation and uploading to CPOMS or other systems.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies by telephone, email, or in person.
• Complete on-call periods to support behavior hotspots, cover supervisor checks, uniform checks, and N code reports.
• Promote positive behavior through the whole school rewards system.
• Attend daily pastoral briefings to discuss and plan for the day ahead or address behavior issues.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently under pressure.
• Commitment to Christian values and student development.
• Experience in a school or educational setting.

Preferred

• Experience in pastoral or student support roles.
• Knowledge of restorative practices and behavior management strategies.
• Experience with CPOMS or similar systems.
• Background in education or youth work.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and term-time plus 1 day working pattern.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service.
• Access to comprehensive wellbeing support and mental health resources.