Pastoral Assistant

Amazing Opportunity: Pastoral Assistant needed! Are you a compassionate and supportive individual with a passion for promoting the well-being and personal development of students? We are looking for a caring pastoral assistant to join our team! About Our School: Our partnered school is dedicated to ensuring the academic, social and emotional progress of all its pupils. Theybelieves all children and young people are entitled to a nurturing environment that demonstrates care, empathy, and support. Responsibilities: As a pastoral assistant you will work closely with our pastoral team to provide essential support to students, promoting their personal development. Your responsibilities will include: Student Support: Provide 1:1 and group support to students, offering guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear to help them overcome obstacles. Behaviour Management: Assist in implementing and monitoring behaviour management strategies and interventions to support in developing positive attitudes, behaviour and relationships. Crisis Intervention: Respond promptly and effectively to students emotional and behavioural crises, providing reassurance, de-escalation, and appropriate referrals to relevant support services. Student Advocacy: Advocate for students needs and rights, working collaboratively with teachers, parents and external agencies to ensure students receive the support and resources they need to thrive academically and personally. Well-being Initiatives: Collaborate with the pastoral team to develop and implement well-being initiatives, workshops, and programs to promote mental health, resilience and positive relationships within the school community. Requirements: To be successful in this role you will need: * An Enhanced DBS Check (or be willing to complete one) * Relevant personal experience or experience within an educational setting. * Strong communication, interpersonal, and problemsolving skills, with a compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting students. Additional Details: * Hours: This is a full time position * Salary: Competitive, based on the M1 - M6 teaching scale, measured on qualifications and experience. * Location: Birmingham, B33 What’s on offer: * Competitive pay scale * SEND training opportunities. * Free access to 700+ CPD-certified courses * Exclusive school partnerships across the UK Ready to send your CV? We can't wait to hear from you! Milestone Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our HR and Safeguarding team will be there to support you throughout the process