Pastoral Support

We are working with a large and supportive secondary school in the Chadderton area of Oldham who are looking to appoint a full-time Pastoral or Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant. This is a key role within the school community, focused on supporting students’ wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will be confident working with young people, calm under pressure, and passionate about helping students overcome social, emotional, and behavioural barriers both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day pastoral and behavioural support
• Building positive and trusted relationships with students
• Supporting behaviour interventions and restorative conversations
• Working closely with pastoral leads, safeguarding teams, and teaching staff
• Encouraging positive choices and promoting respectful behaviour
• Assisting pupils with social, emotional, or behavioural challenges

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and collaborative pastoral team
• Ongoing CPD, training, and mentoring
• The chance to make a real difference in students’ lives
• A long-term role with potential for progression

If you are passionate about supporting young people and would like to be considered, please get in touch with an up-to-date CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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