Pastoral Support Assistant - Northwich, Cheshire

£95-£110 per day (DOE) | Long-term & Daily Supply | Immediate and September Starts

Some young people don't need more intervention. They need one adult who actually listens.

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you'll work with pupils who are struggling, not always academically, but emotionally. Young people going through difficult times at home, young people who've stopped engaging, young people who need a trusted, consistent presence to help them reconnect with school.

Simply Education is recruiting Pastoral Support Assistants for our partner SEND schools in Northwich. If you've got a background in youth work, mentoring, care or school-based support and you're the kind of person young people naturally open up to, this is worth a conversation.

What's on offer:

• £95-£110 per day, PAYE available
• Flexible working, full-time, part-time or ad-hoc days to suit you
• Immediate starts available, September roles being planned now
• Daily supply, short-term and long-term placements
• Temp-to-perm routes available for strong performers
• FREE CPD covering a range of SEN-focused courses
• Direct support from Josh, Branch Manager, one point of contact throughout

What the role involves:

• Building trusted relationships with pupils who are disengaged, at risk or struggling emotionally
• Delivering 1:1 mentoring and pastoral support sessions
• Working alongside HOYs, SENCOs and family liaison teams
• Supporting early intervention and helping pupils re-engage with learning
• Monitoring pupil wellbeing and raising concerns through the appropriate channels
• Following safeguarding procedures at all times

What we need from you:

• Experience in youth work, mentoring, school-based pastoral support or care
• Natural ability to build rapport with young people who find it hard to trust adults
• Calm, non-judgemental and professional approach
• Strong communication skills with pupils, families and school staff
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant qualifications are useful but the right experience and instincts matter most

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: (phone number removed)
• WhatsApp: (phone number removed)

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.