Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant

Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant (Secondary School)

A welcoming secondary school in Thanet is seeking a Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant to join its pastoral team and help make a real difference to the lives of students facing behavioural and emotional challenges.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with young people, has excellent communication skills and wants to support students to overcome barriers to learning.

Role Overview

Provide targeted behaviour and pastoral support to secondary-aged students, helping them re-engage with education and build positive pathways for the future.
Use flexible, responsive strategies to support students' social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to foster resilience and inclusion.
Work as part of a compassionate pastoral team committed to high expectations and pupil wellbeing.

Person Specification

Experience working with young people in behaviour support, pastoral care, or a similar role (desirable).
Strong understanding of social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Excellent communicator with the ability to manage challenging situations with patience, empathy, and consistency.
A genuine commitment to enabling young people to succeed.

What's On Offer

A supportive leadership team that values inclusive practice and professional development.
Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your skills.
A positive, collaborative working environment where every student's potential matters.

Essential Info

Term-time role with hours and salary aligned to the local Kent pay scale.
Immediate start available.
Applications being invited now, with interviews held in early February.

If you're driven by a commitment to inclusive education and want to support young people to succeed socially and academically, we'd love to hear from you