Pastoral Support Assistant – Secondary School | Dudley | September 2025 Start
Full-Time | Long-Term with Potential to Go Permanent | Term-Time Only | Competitive Pay
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? We are working with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Dudley that is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join their team from September 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students by supporting their wellbeing, attendance, and behaviour within a supportive school environment.
📍 Key Details:
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Position: Pastoral Support Assistant
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Location: Dudley, West Midlands
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Start Date: September 2025
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Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only | Long-Term with potential for permanent appointment
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Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
🏫 About the School:
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A diverse and inclusive mainstream secondary school
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Strong leadership team with a clear focus on pastoral care and wellbeing
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Positive relationships between staff and students
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Supportive environment with opportunities for training and professional growth
🎯 Responsibilities:
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Provide support to students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs
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Work closely with the pastoral team, safeguarding leads, and teaching staff
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Help monitor attendance, punctuality, and behaviour across year groups
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Build positive relationships with students and act as a mentor
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Support restorative conversations and interventions
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Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies where required
✅ Ideal Candidate:
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Experience working with young people in a pastoral, mentoring, or support capacity (school-based experience desirable)
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Patient, empathetic, and able to build trust with students
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Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
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A team player, committed to supporting the school’s ethos and safeguarding policies
🌟 Why Work With Us?
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Access to pastoral and support staff roles across Dudley and the West Midlands
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Specialist guidance from experienced education consultants
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Support with CV writing, applications, and interview preparation
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Competitive weekly pay
Be the difference that helps students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Apply today to secure this Pastoral Support Assistant role in Dudley for September 2025