Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Location: Islington
Start: Immediate
Pay: Up to £600 per week (Full Time, Term Time Only, Long Term Contract)
Are you a compassionate, resilient and driven graduate seeking a career supporting young people’s wellbeing?
This vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Islington is offering an exceptional opportunity to join their pastoral team as a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant (PTA).
This role is perfect for graduates aspiring to work in Educational Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health, or Teaching, providing invaluable experience of whole-school pastoral care and safeguarding.
About the School
* High-achieving, community-focused secondary school with an excellent reputation for student welfare and inclusion
* Strong pastoral and safeguarding framework led by an experienced senior leadership team
* Modern facilities, easily accessible from Highbury & Islington Station and surrounding transport links
* A culture of professional development, with many former PTAs progressing to teacher training or mental health-related postgraduate study
The Role
As a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant, you will work as part of the pastoral support team to help students overcome barriers to learning.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Providing emotional support and mentoring to students experiencing difficulties
* Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and engagement, and intervening where needed
* Supporting behaviour management strategies and restorative practices
* Building positive relationships with parents/carers and external agencies
* Promoting positive wellbeing and resilience through small group workshops and 1:1 support
* Assisting the safeguarding team in identifying and responding to concerns
* Working closely with the SENCo, Heads of Year and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a graduate who is:
* Empathetic, patient, and emotionally intelligent
* Interested in adolescent mental health, behaviour, and social development
* A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
* Able to build trust and rapport with young people
* Proactive, adaptable, and keen to learn from experienced staff
Degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Sciences or related fields are especially welcomed, though all graduates with a genuine passion for supporting young people will be considered.
Progression & Development
This pastoral role offers an outstanding foundation for graduates aspiring to:
* Train as Educational Psychology practitioners
* Pursue careers in Counselling or Child and Adolescent Mental Health
* Secure places on Teacher Training programmes
* Move into pastoral, safeguarding or inclusion leadership roles within schools
You will benefit from:
* Weekly CPD and safeguarding training
* Regular supervision and mentoring from senior staff
* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies
How to Apply
If you are a graduate who wants to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, apply now to become a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant in Islington.
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and any relevant experience.
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