Pastoral Support Assistant

Position: Pastoral Support Assistant Contract Type: Full-Time Temporary (Term Time Only) Start Date: 13/04/2025 Location: Hertfordshire, London, UK Salary: £90–£100 per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. About the Role We are recruiting for a confident and compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to work within a dedicated secondary pastoral provision supporting students who have been temporarily withdrawn from mainstream lessons. This role is based within a specialist support hub designed to provide a calm, structured environment for students who require additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, or other individual needs. The provision supports a small group of pupils (typically 3–5 at a time, with capacity for up to 15), allowing for a highly focused and personalised approach. You will work closely with a lead member of staff to help students reflect, reset, and successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons. About the School This welcoming and inclusive secondary school is committed to supporting every student to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. With strong pastoral systems in place, the school promotes a calm and supportive learning environment where all pupils are valued and encouraged to thrive. Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and behavioural support within the specialist provision
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Support students with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Help maintain a calm, structured, and purposeful environment
• Work collaboratively with lead staff to implement behaviour strategies
• Support students in completing set work where appropriate
• Encourage reflection and readiness to return to mainstream lessons
• Monitor and report on student engagement and progress

Requirements To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Strong pastoral skills and a calm, patient approach
• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school or behaviour support setting
• Confidence managing a range of behaviours, including challenging behaviour
• The ability to de-escalate situations effectively
• A proactive, resilient, and adaptable attitude
• Experience supporting students with SEMH or SEN (highly desirable)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What the School Offers

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• A strong focus on student wellbeing and inclusion
• A structured environment with clear expectations and support
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ school experience

Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance