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Pastoral Support Assistant

Job description

Pastoral Support Assistant - Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

£95-£110 per day (DOE) | Daily Supply and Long-term | Immediate Start Available

Simply Education is recruiting Pastoral Support Assistants for partner SEND schools in Ellesmere Port.

If you're someone young people naturally open up to and you want to use that to make a real difference in a school setting, this is the right role.

What's on offer:

  • £95-£110 per day, PAYE available
  • Flexible working options
  • Immediate and September starts available
  • Daily supply, short-term and long-term roles
  • Temp-to-perm opportunities
  • FREE CPD covering a range of SEN-focused courses
  • Direct support from Josh, Branch Manager

What the role involves:

  • 1:1 mentoring and pastoral support for pupils with SEND and emotional needs
  • Early intervention work with pupils at risk of disengagement
  • Supporting family liaison and communication with parents
  • Working with HOYs and SENCOs to monitor pupil wellbeing
  • Following safeguarding procedures at all times

What we need from you:

  • Background in pastoral support, youth work, mentoring or care
  • Warm, consistent and non-judgemental approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

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: 01270 917085
  • WhatsApp: 07506 705017

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.