Pastoral Assistant: Student Wellbeing & Attendance Champion

Pastoral Assistant – Camden Milk Education Camden, UK

Milk Education are working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in Camden to recruit a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to join their pastoral team. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with their wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development.

The successful Pastoral Assistant will play a key role in ensuring students feel safe, supported and able to thrive both academically and personally. The school is known for its strong pastoral systems, high expectations and commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential.

• Supporting students with attendance, behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Working as a Pastoral Assistant to build positive relationships with pupils and families
• Providing 1:1 and small-group pastoral interventions
• Supporting students who may be experiencing barriers to learning
• Liaising with teachers, safeguarding staff and external agencies where required
• Monitoring student welfare and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with behaviour management and promoting positive conduct throughout the school
• Supporting safeguarding and student wellbeing initiatives across the school community

• Previous experience as a Pastoral Assistant
  , Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Teaching Assistant
• Experience working with secondary-aged students
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and student welfare
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes

The successful Pastoral Assistant will become part of a supportive team committed to promoting positive mental health, wellbeing and personal development. This Pastoral Assistant role offers the opportunity to work closely with students who require additional guidance and encouragement throughout their educational journey.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional references covering the last two years
• Relevant experience working with children or young people

This Pastoral Assistant position would be ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, counselling, psychology, youth work or social work, as well as experienced support staff looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity. The successful Pastoral Assistant will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to students’ lives every day.

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to FREE Perks Portal with hundreds of discounts
• Over 1,000 FREE CPD courses through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources
• School Preparation Pack before interviews and trials

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines

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