Pastoral Support Assistant

Job Title: Pastoral Support Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £92 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)

Support young people to thrive by promoting wellbeing, encouraging positive behaviour, and helping every learner reach their full potential!

GSL Education are currently recruiting for a compassionate, proactive, and dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to work across schools and educational settings in York and the surrounding areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting students' personal, social, and emotional development. Working closely with pastoral leaders, teachers, and families, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where young people feel valued, supported, and ready to learn.

About the Role:

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will provide targeted support to students who may be experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or personal challenges. Through positive relationships and tailored interventions, you will encourage engagement, improve wellbeing, and help students overcome barriers to learning.

Core Responsibilities of the Pastoral Support Assistant:

* Provide one-to-one and small-group pastoral support to students requiring additional guidance
* Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and active engagement in school life
* Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and families to support individual student needs
* Monitor student wellbeing, attendance, and progress, maintaining accurate records where appropriate
* Support the implementation of pastoral and behaviour support strategies
* Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

As the Ideal Pastoral Support Assistant, You Should Have:

* Experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, mentoring, pastoral care, or a similar support role
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting young people
* Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues, and families
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
* A genuine commitment to promoting student wellbeing, inclusion, and positive outcomes

To Work with GSL Education, You Must:

* Have the right to work in the UK
* Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant reference information covering the last 2 years
* Have recent experience working with children or young people in an educational or support setting
* Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

If you are a committed Pastoral Support Assistant looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people across schools in York, we welcome your application.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in 'Pastoral Support Assistant' role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.