Moat House
6 Lower Moat Close
Heaton Norris
Stockport
SK4 1SZ
Tel: 0161 429 9015
Salary: Scale 3 Approx. pro rata salary - £11,828.20 to £12,015.84 per annum
Hours: Term time only Minimum of 20 hours per week, working flexibly Monday-Friday
Contract: Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026 with possibility of this being extended).
Closing date for applications: 10th October 2025
Interview dates to be confirmed - if applicants have not heard by 17th October 2025 please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a pro-active Pastoral Support Assistant to join our team at this unique provision.
Required as soon as possible, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we continue to expand our cohort and further develop our learning provision.
Moat House school and nursery supports students 14-19 years of age (with a specialism in young parents) to access relevant and aspirational qualifications, mental health and wellbeing support and education. Moat House has an Ofsted registered Nursery onsite for the babies of our young parent cohort. Our welcoming, nurturing approach enables students of all abilities and genders to feel safe and have a sense of belonging, allowing them to re-engage with learning.
We are looking for a Support Assistant to work alongside our qualified Teaching, Nursery & Support Staff, who will:
Be passionate about the education of young people with additional needs, so they achieve their potential
Be able to relate and form positive relationships with our students, supporting them on a one to one basis or in group sessions
Supporting our students in activities/work experience
Be creative and motivated
Have a flexible approach
The ideal candidate must have the following:
An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Excellent communication skills
Experience of working with children with learning difficulties and disabilities to facilitate their learning
Experience of working with children in a childcare/residential or educational setting
Committed to providing high quality delivery that impacts positively upon learning
The ability to promote the school’s vision, values and achievements
Be willing to undertake the necessary training as required
Why Join Us?
You will be joining an excellent team which has a relentless focus on raising achievement.
An understanding of current safeguarding procedures is essential.
The post will require a person who is professional, caring and who is able to adhere to our strict safeguarding procedures.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service
This is a unique opportunity. Our website will provide you with essential information about our school.
To arrange a visit to the school please contact our School Business Manager:
Helen Travers
Moat House
6 Lower Moat Close
Heaton Norris
Stockport
SK4 1SZ
Tel: 0161 429 9015
Please submit applications to: helen.travers@moathouse.stockport.sch.uk
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