Job Description

MAT Recruitment are supporting a forward-thinking secondary school in their search for a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant, starting in September 2025. This pivotal role is designed to help maintain a safe, respectful, and focused school environment where positive behaviour, strong attendance, and student well-being are at the heart of everything.

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students in making positive choices regarding behaviour, attendance, and punctuality.

• Work proactively to support students at risk of disengagement and facilitate early interventions.

• Play a key role in implementing academy routines and behaviour systems consistently and fairly.

• Use relational and restorative practices to build relationships and manage behaviour.

• Liaise with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to student well-being and safeguarding.

The role will focus on promoting a positive learning climate, excellent attitudes to learning, and ensuring every student is supported in meeting their potential. You will also support reintegration, attendance initiatives, behaviour interventions, and uphold the school’s standards and expectations around conduct, uniform, and safeguarding.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.

• Proven experience in supporting children and young people, ideally in an educational setting.

• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies.

• Ability to form professional, appropriate relationships and maintain personal boundaries with students.

• Confident IT skills and the ability to keep accurate records.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that places student support and high expectations at its core. If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to make a tangible impact on their outcomes and life chances, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please attach your CV and any supporting documents.
For more information, contact our team on 07342 177740 or email georgie.cully@matrecruitment.com.

MAT Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in line with KCSIE 2024. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and robust vetting procedures.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.