Pastoral Assistant

Join Our Team
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and motivated Pastoral Assistant to join our dedicated team at a secondary school in Hartlepool. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people within a welcoming and inclusive setting.

Working alongside teachers and other professionals, you will support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils in managing their behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage the development of social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and external agencies to support individual pupil outcomes.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, educational visits, and other school activities where required.

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour (desirable but not essential).
• Is calm, patient, and emotionally resilient.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships based on trust, consistency, and respect.
• Is flexible, proactive, and committed to supporting vulnerable learners.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• A Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification is desirable but not essential.

Benefits: