Pastoral Assistant

Pastoral Assistant - Secondary School in Bolton

Milk Education is currently recruiting an enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate Pastoral Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive Secondary School in Bolton. This opportunity is available from September and is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing, behaviour and personal development.

Whether you're an experienced Pastoral Assistant, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant or someone with transferable experience working with young people, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience within a secondary school.

Working closely with the school's pastoral team, Heads of Year and senior leaders, you'll play a key role in helping to promote high standards of behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and engagement, ensuring every student is supported to reach their full potential.

As a Pastoral Assistant, you will:

• Support the Heads of Year with the pastoral care of students
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students, acting as a consistent and supportive role model
• Monitor and support student behaviour, promoting high expectations and positive conduct in line with the school's behaviour policy
• Work proactively to improve attendance and punctuality, following up concerns with students and parents/carers where appropriate
• Support students experiencing social, emotional or behavioural challenges, helping them overcome barriers to learning
• Engage positively with parents/carers, helping to build strong home-school relationships that support student success
• Assist with maintaining high standards of uniform, behaviour and attendance across the school
• Liaise with teachers, safeguarding leads and external agencies to ensure students receive appropriate support
• Maintain accurate pastoral records and contribute to safeguarding procedures, ensuring the welfare of every student remains a priority
• Promote a positive, inclusive and respectful school culture where every student feels safe, supported and valued

• Has experience working with young people in a school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, social care or similar setting (desirable)
• Has a strong understanding of behaviour management, student wellbeing and safeguarding, or is willing to undertake relevant training
• Is passionate about improving the life chances of young people and supporting their personal development
• Can build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Is calm, resilient, empathetic and able to remain professional in challenging situations
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is proactive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a wider pastoral team
• Holds a relevant qualification or degree (desirable but not essential)

• Competitive daily rates of pay (£107.71 per day minimum)
• A rewarding role within a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Bolton
• Access to ongoing CPD and training through Milk Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Valuable experience for those pursuing careers in pastoral leadership, education, youth work or social care
• Wellbeing resources and community support initiatives

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be dete