Pastoral Assistant - SEND Support

Pastoral Assistant - SEND Support

📍 M30, Salford
🕗 Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm
💰 £110-£120 per day (depending on experience)
📅 Full-Time | Temporary to Long-Term
🎓 September Start

We are seeking a caring, resilient, and proactive Pastoral Assistant to join a supportive school setting in M30, Salford, providing dedicated pastoral and SEND support to students.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with young people who may require additional support with their social, emotional, behavioural, or educational needs. The successful candidate will help remove barriers to learning, improve student wellbeing, and support positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role

Providing pastoral and emotional support to students across the school
Supporting pupils with SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
Building positive and trusting relationships with students
Supporting attendance, engagement, behaviour, and wellbeing
Working on a 1:1 basis and with small groups
Assisting students in managing emotions and developing positive coping strategies
Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams, SENDCOs, and parents where required
Promoting a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment

We Are Looking For

Experience working with children or young people is desirable
Knowledge or understanding of SEND and additional learning needs
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Ability to support students through challenging situations
Passion for helping young people succeed academically and personally

Transferable Experience Welcome

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

Youth Work
Learning Support
Teaching Assistance
Behaviour Support
Mentoring
Residential Childcare
Health & Social Care
Psychology Graduates
Support Work
Sports Coaching
Any role supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals

Essential Requirements

Enhanced DBS certificate covering Child and Adult Workforce, registered on the DBS Update Service, or willingness to apply and pay for a new DBS check.
Right to work in the UK.
Ability to provide professional references covering the last two years.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Apply Now

Apply directly through this advert or contact Nathan Jones for more information:

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