Pastoral Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s wellbeing, helping them overcome challenges and ensuring they have every opportunity to succeed?

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in North Shields. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, youth workers, support workers and aspiring education professionals looking to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

Working closely with students, families and school staff, you will play a key role in promoting positive wellbeing, engagement and achievement across the school community.

North Shields
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity

The Role

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one support for students who require additional pastoral guidance.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Support students experiencing social, emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance and engagement in learning.
• Deliver interventions focused on wellbeing, resilience and personal development.
• Work closely with safeguarding, SEND and pastoral teams.
• Liaise with parents/carers where appropriate.
• Act as a positive role model throughout the school day.

This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to positively influence students both academically and personally.

Why This School?

This school prides itself on being fully inclusive and community-focused, with a strong belief that every student can succeed when they are supported and challenged appropriately.

Students are encouraged to develop the resilience, confidence and personal skills needed to thrive both in education and beyond. The school places a strong emphasis on positive relationships, student wellbeing and celebrating achievement in all its forms.

We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence managing sensitive situations professionally.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to support students holistically.

Applications are welcomed from:

• Psychology Graduates
• Criminology Graduates
• Sociology Graduates
• Youth Workers
• Support Workers
• Care Workers
• Learning Mentors
• Sports Coaches
• Teaching Assistants
• Aspiring Teachers
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Aspiring Social Workers

Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can support young people to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Pastoral Support Assistant opportunity in North Shields.