Pastoral Support Assistant Cheshire

Pastoral Support Assistant - Northwich, Cheshire

£95-£110 per day (DOE) | Long-term & Daily Supply | Immediate and September Starts

Some young people don't need more intervention. They need one adult who actually listens.

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you'll work with pupils who are struggling, not always academically, but emotionally. Young people going through difficult times at home, young people who've stopped engaging, young people who need a trusted, consistent presence to help them reconnect with school.

Simply Education is recruiting Pastoral Support Assistants for our partner SEND schools in Northwich. If you've got a background in youth work, mentoring, care or school-based support and you're the kind of person young people naturally open up to, this is worth a conversation.

What's on offer:

£95-£110 per day, PAYE available
Flexible working, full-time, part-time or ad-hoc days to suit you
Immediate starts available, September roles being planned now
Daily supply, short-term and long-term placements
Temp-to-perm routes available for strong performers
FREE CPD covering a range of SEN-focused courses
Direct support from Josh, Branch Manager, one point of contact throughout

What the role involves:

Building trusted relationships with pupils who are disengaged, at risk or struggling emotionally
Delivering 1:1 mentoring and pastoral support sessions
Working alongside HOYs, SENCOs and family liaison teams
Supporting early intervention and helping pupils re-engage with learning
Monitoring pupil wellbeing and raising concerns through the appropriate channels
Following safeguarding procedures at all times

What we need from you:

Experience in youth work, mentoring, school-based pastoral support or care
Natural ability to build rapport with young people who find it hard to trust adults
Calm, non-judgemental and professional approach
Strong communication skills with pupils, families and school staff
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Relevant qualifications are useful but the right experience and instincts matter most

What Simply Education Offers:

FREE CPD covering a range of SEN-focused courses including safeguarding, behaviour management and specialist SEND training
Access to the GPS portal
Personalised support from Josh, Branch Manager, one point of contact throughout
Local opportunities tailored to your experience and availability
Strong partnerships with SEND schools across Cheshire Benefits:

Competitive daily pay, PAYE available
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
Ongoing pastoral and professional support

Refer a Friend Scheme:

Supply referrals: friend completes 10 days, you receive a £125 Amazon voucher, they receive £75
Permanent referrals: friend completes a 12-week term, you receive a £250 Amazon voucher

How to Apply:

Submit your CV via this advert or contact Josh directly:
Email:
Phone: (phone number removed)
Whats App: (phone number removed)
All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, provide two recent professional references, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements