Pastoral Assistant – Newham

Pastoral Assistant

Milk Education are working in partnership with a thriving and inclusive secondary school in Newham to recruit a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to join their pastoral support team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with their wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.

The successful Pastoral Assistant will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring pupils receive the guidance and support needed to achieve their full potential. As a Pastoral Assistant, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, improving engagement and contributing to a safe and supportive school environment.

The Role:

• Working as a Pastoral Assistant to support students with attendance, behaviour and wellbeing
• Providing 1:1 mentoring and small-group interventions
• Supporting students who may be experiencing social, emotional or behavioural challenges
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality and student welfare
• Building positive relationships with students, families and staff
• Working closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding teams and pastoral leaders
• Supporting behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student support plans

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Pastoral Assistant, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Teaching Assistant
• Experience working with secondary-aged students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Commitment to supporting students to achieve positive outcomes

The successful Pastoral Assistant will join a school that is committed to high expectations, inclusion and ensuring every student feels valued and supported. This Pastoral Assistant role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives while working within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional references covering the last two years
• Relevant experience working with children or young people

This Pastoral Assistant position would be ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, youth work or social work, as well as experienced support staff seeking a rewarding long-term opportunity within education.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Speedy registration & fast-track compliance
• Flexible working opportunities
• 5-Star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships
• Access to FREE Perks Portal with hundreds of discounts
• Over 1,000 FREE CPD courses through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and wellbeing hub
• School Preparation Pack before interviews and trials
• Dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Opportunity to work with one of the UK's most eco-friendly education recruitment agencies

If you are a passionate Pastoral Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Newham, apply today with Milk Education and take the next step in your career as a Pastoral Assistant.

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines