Job Description
Pastoral Teaching Assistant | Hillingdon | September start
Are you a compassionate and understanding Graduate looking to gain practical school experience where you will be supporting the academic, social and emotional development of 11-16 year olds?
If so, we’re on the lookout for ambitious and dedicated Graduates to work as a Pastoral Teaching Assistant in an inclusive Secondary School environment based in Hillingdon, London.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant information:
- Full time contract for one academic year (September 2026-July 2027)
- £83 - £100 a day (plus, accrued holiday pay) | Paid weekly on a PAYE basis
- Inclusive Secondary School located in Hillingdon, London
- Support students with their academic, social and emotional development
Pastoral Teaching Assistant - What the Role Involves
- Supporting pupils with daily routines, emotional wellbeing and behaviour management
- Working 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils regulate emotions and re-engage positively with learning
- Supporting teaching and learning in classrooms, assisting with behaviour expectations and transitions
- Delivering targeted interventions and monitoring pupil progress in pastoral areas
- Helping maintain a calm, safe and supportive school environment throughout the day
Pastoral Teaching Assistant - What the School is Looking For
The ideal Pastoral Teaching Assistant will be patient, empathetic, resilient and committed to supporting young people. Schools value applicants with a 2:1 or First-Class degree from a top 30 UK university, and any previous child centred experience is beneficial. Strong communication, emotional intelligence and a proactive mindset are essential for this Pastoral Teaching Assistant role.
As one of the school’s Pastoral Teaching Assistant, you will join the school’s incredible inclusion team and work with some of the school’s most vulnerable students, supporting a variety of academic, behavioural, emotional and social needs.
Every day, you will get the chance to inspire young people and use your skills to give something back - making sure every pupil gets the same access to a quality education and the opportunity to succeed.
Opportunities for progression are plentiful within this Pastoral Teaching Assistant role; experience supporting pupils with SEND can often lead on to Teacher Training or help further a career in a Psychology related field.
Located at a forward-thinking Secondary School in Hillingdon, this rewarding and purposeful Pastoral Teaching Assistant role will allow you to gain some excellent experience enhancing the lives of the pupils within this school community.
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