Pastoral Support Assistant – Haringey – September 2025 Start
We are looking to appoint a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Support Assistant to join a well-regarded primary school in Haringey this September 2025. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity to provide emotional and behavioural support to children across all year groups.
 
About the School – Pastoral Support Assistant
This “Good”-rated Haringey primary school has a proud reputation for inclusion and student wellbeing. The school nurtures a warm, community-based environment that prioritises emotional intelligence alongside academic progress. Children are supported through a blend of robust pastoral systems, early intervention strategies and a rich, creative curriculum. SEN needs are well met through experienced support staff and a highly collaborative team ethos.
 
Pastoral Support Assistant – What the School Offers

• Weekly CPD and in-house training tailored for support staff
• A highly supportive senior leadership team with clear values and direction
• Strong systems around behaviour and pupil wellbeing
• Dedicated mentor assigned during induction
• Excellent opportunities for future teacher training for suitable candidates

 
Pastoral Support Assistant – What the Role Involves

• Supporting individual pupils with emotional, behavioural, or social challenges
• Delivering small-group and 1:1 pastoral interventions
• Liaising with SENCOs, class teachers and parents around pupil progress
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional resilience across the school
• Helping create a safe and inclusive learning environment

 
Pastoral Support Assistant – What the School is Looking For
The ideal Pastoral Support Assistant will have a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university and demonstrable experience in a child-facing setting. You will bring empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills, along with a deep commitment to helping every child succeed emotionally and socially.
 
Pastoral Support Assistant – Salary and Contract Info

• £450–£500 per week, pro rata to term time only
• Contract: Full-time, long-term (September–July), term-time only
• Potential for future teacher training or extended contracts for the right person

 
This is an excellent chance to join a dynamic school and make a real difference to children’s lives in a deeply rewarding pastoral capacity. If you’re driven to support young learners and grow professionally in a nurturing school environment, we’d love to hear from you.
 
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