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Pastoral Assistant
Location: Nottingham, NG5
Pay: £95 - £110 per day
Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm)
Role Type: Long Term to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Long Term Futures are seeking a Pastoral Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in the NG5 area of Nottingham. The school are looking for a supportive, approachable and resilient individual to work closely with the pastoral lead in creating a safe and positive learning environment.

This role would suit someone with a background in pastoral, behaviour or wellbeing support, or an experienced Teaching Assistant who wants to make a real difference for students facing barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

Work alongside the Pastoral Manager to improve behaviour, attendance and engagement
Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with special educational needs (SEN)
Respond to pastoral concerns and support the school's on-call system when required
Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage positive behaviours
Complete risk assessments and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
Support the monitoring and review of student progress and wellbeing plansPerson Specification

Previous experience in an education setting is essential
Confidence in supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A calm, consistent and supportive approach
An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply) and two professional references are required

Why Apply Through Long Term Futures

Long term, consistent roles with a pathway to permanent employment
Free access to online CPD, including training in SEN Support and Behaviour Management
Supportive school and senior leadership team

Apply Now

If you're ready to make a difference in a Nottingham secondary school, please submit your CV today. Successful candidates will be contacted by Millie to discuss the next steps.

If this role isn't the right match for you, please still get in touch - we have a variety of other positions across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire that may suit your skills and experience