Pastoral Support Assistant - Primary School

Pastoral Support Assistant - Primary School

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting caring, resilient and proactive Pastoral Support Assistants to work within primary schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This role is ideal for someone who understands that a child's emotional wellbeing, relationships and sense of security can have a significant impact on their ability to learn. You will help pupils overcome barriers to learning by providing encouragement, consistent support and positive guidance throughout the school day.

You may work with children who struggle with confidence, friendships, attendance, behaviour or managing their emotions. Working alongside teachers and school pastoral teams, you will help pupils develop the skills they need to engage positively with school life.

The Role:

* Providing individual and small-group pastoral support for primary-aged pupils

* Building positive, trusting relationships with children while maintaining professional boundaries

* Supporting pupils who experience emotional, social or behavioural difficulties

* Helping children develop confidence, resilience and positive relationships

* Supporting emotional regulation and appropriate responses to challenging situations

* Encouraging positive behaviour, attendance and engagement with learning