Pastoral Support Assistant

An 11–18 secondary school is seeking a committed Pastoral Support Assistant to join its established pastoral team.

This is a school with strong safeguarding systems, clear behaviour expectations and a proactive approach to attendance, wellbeing and early intervention. Pastoral staff are central to the school’s day‑to‑day operations.

Walker / Riverside Area, Newcastle upon Tyne
£95 – £115 per day (PAYE)| Full‑Time | Immediate Start

• Support pupils with attendance, punctuality and engagement
• Deliver 1:1 mentoring sessions focused on wellbeing and behaviour
• Monitor and track pastoral interventions
• Liaise with Heads of Year, safeguarding and SEND teams
• Support reintegration following absence or suspension
• Act as a consistent, professional adult presence

The role combines relationship‑building with structure and accountability.

• Clear behaviour policy and centralised systems
• Strong safeguarding culture
• Structured intervention pathways
• Visible SLT and pastoral leadership
• Collaborative staff team

Systems are established and staff are supported — this is not a reactive setting.

• Graduates in Psychology, Social Sciences or Education
• Experienced pastoral or inclusion staff
• Youth workers or support professionals
• Individuals confident having restorative conversations

Resilience, professionalism and strong communication skills are key.

• £95 – £115 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start available
• Ongoing CPD in safeguarding and behaviour
• Potential for permanent opportunity
• Dedicated consultant support

If you are looking to work within a structured Newcastle secondary school where pastoral support is valued and properly embedded, apply now for a confidential discussion.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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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