Job Description
Pastoral Assistant - SEND Support
M30, Salford Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm £110-£120 per day (depending on experience) Full-Time | Temporary to Long-Term September Start
We are seeking a caring, resilient, and proactive Pastoral Assistant to join a supportive school setting in M30, Salford, providing dedicated pastoral and SEND support to students.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with young people who may require additional support with their social, emotional, behavioural, or educational needs. The successful candidate will help remove barriers to learning, improve student wellbeing, and support positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.
The Role
* Providing pastoral and emotional support to students across the school
* Supporting pupils with SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
* Building positive and trusting relationships with students
* Supporting attendance, engagement, behaviour, and wellbeing
* Working on a 1:1 basis and with small groups
* Assisting students in managing emotions and developing positive coping strategies
* Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams, SENDCOs, and parents where required
* Promoting a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment
We Are Looking For
* Experience working with children or young people is desirable
* Knowledge or understanding of SEND and additional learning needs
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
* Ability to support students through challenging situations
* Passion for helping young people succeed academically and personally
Transferable Experience Welcome
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:
* Youth Work
* Learning Support
* Teaching Assistance
* Behaviour Support
* Mentoring
* Residential Childcare
* Health & Social Care
* Psychology Graduates
* Support Work
* Sports Coaching
* Any role supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
Essential Requirements
* Enhanced DBS certificate covering Child and Adult Workforce, registered on the DBS Update Service, or willingness to apply and pay for a new DBS check.
* Right to work in the UK.
* Ability to provide professional references covering the last two years.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Apply Now
Apply directly through this advert or contact Nathan Jones for more information: