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Pastoral Assistant
- Posted 21 September 2025
- Salary Competitive
- LocationRichmond
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline SEND Teaching and Support, Graduates & Teacher Training Opportunities
- ReferenceV-109877
Job description
Pastoral Assistant – Richmond – September 2025 Start
Location: Richmond, South West London
Contract: September 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £444 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: ASAP
Are you ready to begin a rewarding role as a Pastoral Assistant in Richmond this September?
A secondary school in Richmond is looking for a Pastoral Assistant to join their dedicated pastoral team. This Pastoral Assistant role is focused on supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and mental wellbeing, helping them to overcome barriers to learning. It is well suited to those who want to pursue a career in education, psychology, youth work, or counselling.
The Pastoral Assistant role involves working with pupils on a one-to-one basis, monitoring attendance, supporting behaviour, and providing mentoring. You will also contribute to the school’s wider wellbeing programme by assisting with pastoral workshops, interventions, and family engagement. This role provides a valuable opportunity to learn how schools create supportive environments where pupils can achieve academically and personally.
As a Pastoral Assistant, you will gain insight into safeguarding, restorative approaches, and strategies to support young people with a variety of needs. This role is an excellent stepping stone for individuals considering careers in counselling, social care, or pastoral leadership in education.
Key responsibilities:
We’re looking for:
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping candidates secure long-term and permanent roles like this Pastoral Assistant role in Richmond.
Location: Richmond, South West London
Contract: September 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £444 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: ASAP
Are you ready to begin a rewarding role as a Pastoral Assistant in Richmond this September?
A secondary school in Richmond is looking for a Pastoral Assistant to join their dedicated pastoral team. This Pastoral Assistant role is focused on supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and mental wellbeing, helping them to overcome barriers to learning. It is well suited to those who want to pursue a career in education, psychology, youth work, or counselling.
The Pastoral Assistant role involves working with pupils on a one-to-one basis, monitoring attendance, supporting behaviour, and providing mentoring. You will also contribute to the school’s wider wellbeing programme by assisting with pastoral workshops, interventions, and family engagement. This role provides a valuable opportunity to learn how schools create supportive environments where pupils can achieve academically and personally.
As a Pastoral Assistant, you will gain insight into safeguarding, restorative approaches, and strategies to support young people with a variety of needs. This role is an excellent stepping stone for individuals considering careers in counselling, social care, or pastoral leadership in education.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing one-to-one mentoring and guidance
- Supporting pupils with behaviour, attendance, and engagement
- Assisting in the delivery of wellbeing workshops and pastoral programmes
- Working with teachers, families, and outside agencies where required
We’re looking for:
- A UK undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A genuine interest in pastoral care and pupil wellbeing
- Commitment to the full academic year
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping candidates secure long-term and permanent roles like this Pastoral Assistant role in Richmond.
