Secondary Pastoral Assistant
If you’re the type of person who notices when a pupil needs a check-in or a friendly word, this Pastoral Assistant role in Newcastle upon Tyne could be an excellent fit. You’ll support the wellbeing, behaviour and attendance of pupils across the school.
What your role involves
You’ll work alongside pastoral and safeguarding teams to make sure every pupil has the support they need to feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
Daily tasks as a Pastoral Assistant
- Supporting pupils with emotional or behavioural needs
- Providing a listening ear and guidance
- Helping manage attendance or welfare concerns
- Building strong, trusting relationships
- Liaising with staff and families
Your strengths as a Pastoral Assistant
- Empathy, patience and good listening skills
- Confidence supporting young people through challenges
- Clear communication
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Enhanced DBS
Why work with Protocol Education
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Free CPD including safeguarding and pastoral modules
- Supportive consultants
- Referral bonuses
About Us
Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, which means access to brilliant wellbeing training and expert advice.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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