Pastoral Support Assistant

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £90–£120 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time / Flexible

A supportive and inclusive school in Middlesbrough is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join their team. This Pastoral Support Assistant role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people’s wellbeing, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and promoting positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful Pastoral Support Assistant will work closely with pupils, families, teaching staff and senior leaders to provide emotional, behavioural and pastoral support. As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will play a key role in improving attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement in education.

Key Responsibilities of the Pastoral Support Assistant:

• Providing pastoral, emotional and behavioural support to pupils.

• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils and families.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small intervention groups.

• Promoting positive behaviour, attendance and engagement in learning.

• Working alongside teaching staff and pastoral leaders to implement support plans.

• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

• Monitoring pupil wellbeing and reporting concerns where appropriate.

• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment.

The Ideal Pastoral Support Assistant Will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people.

• Have experience supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional or social needs.

• Be patient, resilient and approachable.

• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Be confident working with pupils, parents and external agencies.

• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).

• Have a fully checkable work history.

Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your career journey.

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.

• Opportunities to work within supportive school settings.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education consultants.

• Access to training courses to enhance knowledge and skills.

This Pastoral Support Assistant role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must satisfy safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

To apply for this Pastoral Support Assistant role in Middlesbrough, please submit your up-to-date CV and a consultant will be in touch.

Referral Bonus:
We are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of Teachers or Teaching Assistants.