Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Burnley
Contract: Full-time, temporary
Pay: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

We are looking for a Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join a supportive alternative provision in Burnley. This is a full-time temporary position working with secondary-aged students who present challenging behaviour and require additional pastoral and academic support.

The Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group pastoral support to students.

• Assist in managing behaviour and promoting positive engagement in lessons.

• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and support teams to develop strategies that meet individual student needs.

• Support students with social, emotional, and behavioural development to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom.

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour.

• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, confident approach.

• Background in alternative provision, SEND, or pastoral support is desirable.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them reach their potential.

If you are a compassionate and resilient individual looking to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more information.

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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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