Pastoral Support Assistant

£23,395.73 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsPermanent, Full Time37 hours per week, 41 weeks per yearMay 2026 Start As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the welfare, behaviour and attendance of our students. Working closely with the Head of Year and pastoral team, you will provide day to day support for students, families and staff, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring students feel safe, supported and ready to succeed.You will take a proactive approach to attendance, supporting non-attending students through planned return programmes where necessary. You will respond to student drop in concerns, provide restorative conversations, liaise with external agencies and contribute to maintain accurate pastoral records. You will also provide on call support when required and assist with first aid (training provided).Rated as "Good" by OFSTED in November 2023''s extremely positive report and boasting a large and vibrant sixth form which has been ranked amongst the very best in the country for almost a decade, we are a school that places the student at the centre of everything we do.If you:Have a calm, resilient and caring approach and enjoy supporting young peopleHave experience working with children or young people and understand the importance of safeguardingCan confidently build relationships with families and external agenciesAre able to de-escalate situations and respond to ..... full job details .....