Transition Support Assistant (Year 6-7) - Secondary School

Transition Support Assistant (Year 6–7) – Secondary School – Stockport

Start Date: September 2025
Location: Stockport
Salary: £89–£95 per day (depending on experience)
Working Hours: 8:15am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only (September–July, with possible extension)

Are you passionate about supporting young people during key milestones in their education journey?
One of our inclusive and community-focused secondary schools in Stockport is seeking a caring, organised, and proactive Transition Support Assistant to support pupils transitioning from Year 6 into Year 7.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping new Year 7 pupils settle into secondary school life. You’ll work closely with students, staff, and parents/carers to ensure that early experiences at the school are positive, inclusive, and confidence-building—especially for those identified as vulnerable, anxious, or at risk of disengagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide structured support to Year 7 pupils as they adapt to their new environment, routines, and expectations.

• Work closely with feeder primary schools to gather relevant information ahead of the new school year.

• Deliver small-group and 1:1 sessions focusing on emotional wellbeing, organisation, friendships, and managing change.

• Assist pupils in navigating the school day—moving between lessons, using planners, and engaging with new subjects.

• Monitor progress and emotional development, reporting any concerns to pastoral or SEND staff.

• Organise and lead transition-based activities in collaboration with the Year 7 Head of Year.

• Help foster a safe, nurturing, and encouraging atmosphere across the school site.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience working with children aged 10–13 in a school, youth, or mentoring capacity.

• A calm, friendly, and reliable presence—able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training provided).

• Proactive and confident working both independently and as part of a team.

• Ideal for psychology graduates, aspiring teachers, or youth support workers.

This is a hugely rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to students as they begin their secondary education. Full training and ongoing pastoral support provided.

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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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