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Pastoral Support Assistant

Location: Hackney
Salary: £23,860 - £28,733 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Short Term Cover
Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week, with working hours between 8:00am and 16:30pm

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? GSL Education’s London Branch is looking for a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join a vibrant coeducational secondary school in Hackney. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive environment and wants to contribute positively to the wellbeing and progress of students.

This full-time role requires 36.5 hours per week, with working hours between 8:00am and 16:30pm. As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will play an essential part in creating a safe, nurturing, and encouraging school environment where every student can succeed.

Responsibilities 

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will:

  • Support students with their personal, social, and emotional development.
  • Manage student behaviour in line with school policies.
  • Build positive relationships with students to help them engage in school life.
  • Provide guidance and support to students in dealing with everyday challenges.
  • Work closely with teachers and senior staff to promote the Academy’s ethos.
  • Maintain effective administration systems both manual and electronic.

Requirements

To be successful as a Pastoral Support Assistant, you should have:

  • Previous experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • A calm, approachable, and supportive manner.

  • The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

  • A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the Pastoral Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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