Pastoral Support – Primary School, Aintree
Location: Aintree, Liverpool
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential for permanent placement)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Teaching Personnel are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and resilient Pastoral Lead to join a warm, community‑focused primary school in the heart of Aintree. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about wellbeing, inclusion, behaviour support, and creating a nurturing school culture where every child can thrive.
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils’ emotional, social, and behavioural needs. You will work closely with senior leaders, class teachers, support staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure pupils receive the right support at the right time.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing daily emotional and pastoral support to pupils across school
* Leading on attendance, behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and early intervention
* Managing behaviour plans, pastoral records, and individual support strategies
* Coordinating with external professionals (e.g., Early Help, CAMHS, social care)
* Supporting children with SEMH needs, trauma, attachment challenges, or additional vulnerabilities
* Leading small groups or 1:1 sessions focused on wellbeing, resilience, and self-regulation
* Being a visible, trusted presence for children throughout the school day
About the School
This Aintree-based primary school is known for its welcoming ethos, strong community partnerships, and child‑centred approach. Staff work collaboratively with a genuine belief in nurturing the whole child and providing a safe, caring environment where pupils feel valued and ready to learn.
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has experience in a pastoral, wellbeing, safeguarding, behaviour, or inclusion role
* Builds strong, positive relationships with children and families
* Understands the needs of pupils with SEMH, trauma, or SEND
* Communicates confidently and professionally with staff and external agencies
* Works calmly under pressure and responds with empathy and consistency
* Is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
Experience in the following is highly desirable:
* Primary school pastoral or SEND work
* Safeguarding Level 2 or above
* Experience delivering interventions (Zones of Regulation, Nurture, ELSA, Thrive, etc.)
* Supporting behaviour, attendance, or Early Help processes
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated pastoral professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in a primary setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Teaching Personnel or contact your consultant for more information.
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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.
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