119 pastoral assistant jobs found

Location: Reading 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £90–£115 per day ❓ Are you a Psychology, Criminology, or related graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting young people with SEN / SEMH needs? Do you have a genuine interest in mental health, emotional wellbeing, and trauma-informed practice, and are considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or pastoral/therapeutic support roles? 🏫 About the School A welcoming specialist provision in Reading is seeking a motivated Graduate Intervention & Pastoral Assistant to join their dedicated SEMH team. The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom may have experienced trauma, display challenging behaviours, or are at risk of exclusion. Building trust, consistency, and positive relationships is central to the role. This is an excellent stepping stone...

Pastoral Support Assistant - Secondary School - long term contract with a view to going permanent. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with pastoral experience who is keen to make a significant contribution to the development of students in a thriving Manchester Secondary School. We are looking for a resilient and passionate Pastoral Support Assistant to support pupils achieve their full potential starting in September. This role will be based in the schools on-site alternative provision, so any experience within alternative education settings would be beneficial. Pastoral Support Assistant - About the role * Support students in an emotional, academic and social capacity * Uphold excellent standards for behaviour and attendance * Promote the schools values and ethos * Deal with any safeguarding concerns appropriately and sensitively * Work with class teachers and senior leaders to support pupils * Liaise with parents regarding progress * Encourage and motivate...

PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER - SEPTEMBER START 🌟 📍 Halifax | 🏫 Secondary School | ⏰ Full-Time Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome challenges and reach their potential? Academics are recruiting for a full-time Pastoral Support Worker to join a popular and highly regarded secondary school in Halifax, starting in September. 💙 ABOUT THE ROLE You'll be working closely with secondary-aged students, providing pastoral and emotional support and helping pupils to engage positively with school. The successful candidate will be someone who is: 🧠 Confident supporting young people with mental health and emotional wellbeing 💪 Experienced in managing and responding to challenging behaviour 🤝 Calm, patient and reassuring, even in difficult situations 😊 Positive, approachable and able to build strong relationships 🗣️ A confident communicator who can work effectively with pupils, staff and families ❤️ Passionate about making a genuine difference to young...

Location: Reading 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115 per day   ❓ Do you want to make a real difference for young people who are disengaged from learning and are at risk of exclusion?   🏫 About the School A welcoming and inclusive specialist secondary school near Reading is seeking a caring and resilient Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated learning support team. The school is committed to supporting young people with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Many pupils face significant SEMH needs, challenging behaviours, and have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), so may also be disengaged from learning or at risk of exclusion. Relationship-building and consistency are key parts of the role.   🎯 Your Role As Pastoral and Learning Support...

Location: Maidenhead 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115 per day   ❓ Do you want to make a real difference for young people who are disengaged from learning and are at risk of exclusion?   🏫 About the School A welcoming and inclusive specialist secondary school near Maidenhead is seeking a caring and resilient Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated learning support team. The school is committed to supporting young people with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Many pupils face significant SEMH needs, challenging behaviours, and have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), so may also be disengaged from learning or at risk of exclusion. Relationship-building and consistency are key parts of the role.   🎯 Your Role As Pastoral and Learning Support...

Location: Newbury 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115 per day   ❓ Do you want to make a real difference for young people who are disengaged from learning and are at risk of exclusion?   🏫 About the School A welcoming and inclusive specialist secondary school near Newbury is seeking a caring and resilient Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated learning support team. The school is committed to supporting young people with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Many pupils face significant SEMH needs, challenging behaviours, and have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), so may also be disengaged from learning or at risk of exclusion. Relationship-building and consistency are key parts of the role.   🎯 Your Role As Pastoral and Learning Support...

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for tutors in Wakefield! At Prospero, we work with local authorities to arrange 1:1 tuition for students accessing alternative provision. What will you be tutoring? The vast majority of our tuition referrals are for English and Maths. A lot of our students are working below expected age range, and the delivery of learning will be at a KS1 - KS3 level. Here's an example role we have available at the moment! Location: WF4, within the students home. Start Date: ASAP. End Date: Ongoing Hours: 30 hours per week Pay: GBP20 - GBP30 per hour. The Role: English and Maths tuition for a Year 2 student working below ARE. Experience with Sen is desired! When and where will you be tutoring? Our tuitions can be held in a number of places: Within schools Within public places Within students homes At all of the above locations, there will always be an appropriate adult present for your tuition sessions. This will be the students parent,...

Do you have a background in sport, coaching or mentoring young people? The skills you've developed on the pitch, in the gym or coaching children could be exactly what Primary Schools in South Manchester are looking for. Aspire People is recruiting confident, resilient and engaging individuals to support pupils within Primary Schools across Wythenshawe. These schools have a high number of vulnerable pupils, many of whom require positive role models who can build relationships, inspire confidence and help them re-engage with learning. This isn't a PE role. Instead, you'll use your coaching, communication and relationship-building skills to support children inside the classroom, helping them develop emotionally, socially and academically. The Role Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you'll support pupils who may: *Have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. *Display behaviours that challenge. *Be disengaged from learning. *Need support regulating their...

Psychology, Criminology & Youth Studies Graduates Wanted Launch Your Career Supporting Children & Young People Have you recently graduated and want a career where you can genuinely make a difference? Whether you've studied Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, Youth Work, Sociology, Childhood Studies, Education or a related degree, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain invaluable experience supporting vulnerable children within schools. Aspire People works in partnership with Primary and Specialist SEND schools across South Manchester and Stockport to recruit outstanding support staff who can make a lasting impact on the lives of children facing barriers to education. Working closely with Headteachers, SENDCOs and Senior Leadership Teams, we help schools identify the right people to support some of their most vulnerable pupils-those who need consistency, encouragement and positive relationships to help them succeed. The Role As a Teaching Assistant or...

This isn’t your typical classroom role — and we’re not looking for a typical Teaching Assistant. If you’re the kind of person who can stay grounded when things feel chaotic, build trust where it’s been broken, and see behaviour for what it really is — communication — then this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Protocol Education is working with a specialist SEMH school in the Stockton area, and they’re searching for a resilient, compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant who’s ready to make a real impact from day one. What makes this role different? This is a setting where: Relationships come before results Patience is more powerful than pressure Small steps forward are celebrated in a big way You won’t just be “supporting learning” — you’ll be helping young people feel safe, understood, and capable again. What your day could look like: Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs Helping students regulate emotions and re-engage with...

This role isn’t easy — but it is incredibly rewarding. If you understand that challenging behaviour often comes from unmet needs… If you can stay calm, patient, and consistent when others might step back… And if you’re motivated by seeing real, hard-earned progress… Then this could be the role that truly makes a difference — for both you and the pupils you support. Protocol Education is working with a specialist SEMH provision in Middlesbrough, looking for a confident and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team. What makes this role stand out? This isn’t about ticking boxes or sticking rigidly to lesson plans. It’s about: Building trusting relationships with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream settings Creating a sense of stability, safety, and routine Supporting young people to re-engage with education at their own pace Here, every breakthrough matters — no matter how small it might seem. What your day could look like: Supporting pupils with social,...

SEMH Teaching Assistants x6 - Hanley (Secondary Alternative Provision) 📍 Location: Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 💷 Pay: Above Market Average - Excellent Weekly Rates 📅 Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner if available) ⏰ Full-Time | Term Time Only Aspire People are recruiting! I'm Ethan from Aspire People, and I'm currently recruiting 6 SEMH Teaching Assistants for a well-established Secondary Alternative Provision in Hanley. If you have experience working with young people and want a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. We're offering above-market-average pay to secure the very best support staff. The Role You'll be supporting secondary-aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage with learning, manage behaviour positively, and achieve their full potential. You'll work alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff, providing support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within a structured,...

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school before pursuing a career in teaching or another education-based profession? An established school in Ealing is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join its team from September 2026. This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position, with working hours of approximately 8:15am to 4:00pm. You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, gaining valuable insight into classroom practice while helping pupils make progress academically and personally. The school has a positive and inclusive culture, with high expectations for both students and staff. It offers graduates the opportunity to develop their confidence, communication skills and understanding of working with young people within a busy secondary school environment. The Opportunity This role would be particularly well suited to a graduate considering a future...

Graduate Teaching Assistant Are you a graduate looking to build valuable experience working with young people in an educational setting? A welcoming further education college in Hounslow is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join its team from September 2026. The college has two campuses and offers a varied working environment, with the successful candidate potentially supporting students across either site. There is flexibility around working days, with positions available for those able to commit between 3 and 5 days per week. The usual working day is approximately 8:15am to 4:00pm. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is considering a career in teaching, pastoral support, educational psychology, youth work or another student-focused profession. About the Opportunity Working as part of the wider college support team, you will help students get the most from their education. You will provide practical assistance in lessons, encourage...

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) – Secondary Location: Haringey, London Salary: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Teach Now is looking for a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a secondary setting in Haringey on a long-term basis. You will support students with social, emotional and mental health needs who may find relationships, routines, behaviour or engagement with learning difficult. Your role will be to provide consistency and structure while helping young people make better choices, rebuild confidence and participate successfully in school life. The Role Your responsibilities may include: Providing individual and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs Building positive professional relationships with students Supporting pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour Helping young people recognise triggers and use appropriate coping strategies Reinforcing boundaries and...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary School  Location: Haringey, London Pay: £100–£120 per day Contract: Full Time, Temporary Start Date: 1 September 2026 Bring Confidence, Creativity and Calm to the Classroom Teach Now is seeking an accomplished Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time temporary primary role in Haringey starting this September. We’re looking for someone who can be the teacher’s right hand while also confidently taking the lead when needed. This Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) position has a strong inclusive focus, making it particularly attractive to candidates who have experience supporting SEND, differentiated learning or pupils who benefit from additional pastoral support. Your responsibilities will include: Leading planned lessons, groups and learning activities. Providing class cover when required. Delivering focused interventions to close learning gaps. Adapting activities for pupils with different learning...

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Job Type: Full-time / Long-term Start Date: September 2026 Agency: Tradewind Recruitment Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental health, emotional wellbeing and personal development? Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Corby area from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of young people, particularly those who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties or challenging behaviour. The Role As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils and the wider pastoral and teaching team to provide tailored support both inside and outside of the classroom. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students experiencing social,...

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) – Brent Location: Brent, London Pay: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full Time, Temporary Start Date: 1 September 2026 Calm, Consistent and Ready to Make a Difference? For a child with social, emotional and mental health needs, the right adult can completely change how they experience school. Teach Now is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) for a full-time temporary role in Brent starting September 2026. This is a rewarding role for someone who understands that behaviour is often communication. As an SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH), you’ll provide structure, encouragement and appropriate boundaries while helping pupils re-engage with learning. Your role will involve: Supporting pupils with SEMH needs individually and in small groups. Building positive, consistent professional relationships. Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and resilience. Using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies. Supporting academic...

We are seeking a confident and passionate Music Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Secondary SEMH school in Tower Hamlets. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity to work within a well-established team, supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs through creative and engaging music sessions. You will be: • Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups during music lessons and studio sessions • Using Pro Logic and other music equipment (e.g. MIDI keyboards, recording equipment, mixing desks) to support music production • Helping students with emotional regulation and behaviour through de-escalation strategies • Encouraging engagement through music as a creative outlet for expression and development • Assisting in planning and adapting music-based activities to meet individual needs • Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support student progress We are looking for someone with strong music skills and confidence using Pro...

Learning Support Assistant - Tower Hamlets | September 2026 Full-time | Primary School | Long-term Opportunity Location: Tower Hamlets - near Bow Start: September 2026 Pay: £100-£120 per day, depending on experience The Opportunity A welcoming Tower Hamlets primary school is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join its support team from September. This is a varied role for someone who wants to play an active part in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. You'll work across the classroom and through targeted support sessions, working closely with class teachers and the school's SENCO. The school has a diverse pupil population and places considerable emphasis on inclusion, pastoral care and individual pupil progress. Your Day Could Include Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis Helping children access the curriculum through adapted activities and resources Delivering targeted reading, phonics and maths interventions Supporting pupils with SEND,...