Pastoral Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both academically and personally?

Protocol Education is working with a highly regarded secondary school in Hexham seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering careers in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Youth Work or Mental Health Support.

The school is committed to developing confident, resilient and ambitious young people, creating a positive environment where students are encouraged to engage fully in school life and achieve their potential. The school also benefits from a large and successful sixth form, providing a vibrant learning community for students aged 13-18.

Hexham, Northumberland
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate & January Starts Available | Long-Term Opportunity

The Role

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide pastoral support to students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Build positive relationships with young people and their families
• Support students experiencing social, emotional or behavioural challenges
• Promote attendance, punctuality and engagement with learning
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Support wellbeing and personal development initiatives
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral leaders and SEND staff
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment

Why This School?

This successful 13-18 secondary school has an excellent reputation across Northumberland and is known for its welcoming and supportive culture. Students are encouraged to show respect, engage positively with their learning and aspire to achieve ambitious goals for their future. The school combines strong academic standards with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and personal development.

Staff work collaboratively to ensure students feel supported, challenged and equipped with the skills needed to succeed both in education and beyond.

We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach
• Excellent relationship-building abilities
• Strong organisational skills
• Resilience, professionalism and a proactive attitude
• Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential

Whether you've worked in education, youth work, care, coaching, mentoring, customer service or community support, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities

Apply Today

If you're ready to make a genuine difference to young people's lives while gaining valuable experience within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Pastoral Support Assistant opportunity in Hexham.

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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