A secondary school in Upminster Havering is looking for a Pastoral Support Assistant to support pupils who need help with behaviour attendance confidence and school engagement. This role sits between behaviour pastoral care and keeping pupils engaged in school. This is a permanent position starting in September 2026. This role is suited to someone who can build relationships quickly while still holding clear boundaries. You will be working with pupils who may need mentoring emotional support or help staying on track during the school day. What the role involves: - Pastoral and behaviour support for secondary-aged pupils - Helping pupils manage routines expectations and relationships - Working with teachers pastoral leads and safeguarding staff - Supporting pupils before issues become bigger problems What they are looking for: - Experience in schools youth work mentoring behaviour support or pastoral care - Calm and professional communication - Confidence working with pupils who may push boundaries - Someone reliable mature and consistent Pay: 95 - 115 per day Location: Upminster Havering (RM11 1XH) Start date: September 2026 Apply now if you are looking for a permanent SEN or education role from September.
Required Skills:
Empathy and understanding Differentiated lesson planning & deliveryAssessment for learningPositive behaviour supportIndividualised curriculum adaptationMulti-agency collaborationCommunication expertise Safeguarding & pastoral careData & record keepingAssistive technology proficiency Teamwork & coachingReflective practice & CPD
Required Education:
Postgraduate qualification or accredited training in SEND (e.g. National Award for SEN Coordination Autism Education Trust dyslexia/SpLD or SEMH)Proficiency in alternative/augmentative communication methodsMakaton PECS AAC using evidence-based interventions such as TEACCH SCERTS or Positive Behaviour in Team-Teach MAPA or similar de-escalation and safe-handling with assistive ed-tech tools and adaptive software
A secondary school in Upminster Havering is looking for a Pastoral Support Assistant to support pupils who need help with behaviour attendance confidence and school engagement. This role sits between behaviour pastoral care and keeping pupils engaged in school. This is a permanent position starting ...
A secondary school in Upminster Havering is looking for a Pastoral Support Assistant to support pupils who need help with behaviour attendance confidence and school engagement. This role sits between behaviour pastoral care and keeping pupils engaged in school. This is a permanent position starting in September 2026. This role is suited to someone who can build relationships quickly while still holding clear boundaries. You will be working with pupils who may need mentoring emotional support or help staying on track during the school day. What the role involves: - Pastoral and behaviour support for secondary-aged pupils - Helping pupils manage routines expectations and relationships - Working with teachers pastoral leads and safeguarding staff - Supporting pupils before issues become bigger problems What they are looking for: - Experience in schools youth work mentoring behaviour support or pastoral care - Calm and professional communication - Confidence working with pupils who may push boundaries - Someone reliable mature and consistent Pay: 95 - 115 per day Location: Upminster Havering (RM11 1XH) Start date: September 2026 Apply now if you are looking for a permanent SEN or education role from September.
Required Skills:
Empathy and understanding Differentiated lesson planning & deliveryAssessment for learningPositive behaviour supportIndividualised curriculum adaptationMulti-agency collaborationCommunication expertise Safeguarding & pastoral careData & record keepingAssistive technology proficiency Teamwork & coachingReflective practice & CPD
Required Education:
Postgraduate qualification or accredited training in SEND (e.g. National Award for SEN Coordination Autism Education Trust dyslexia/SpLD or SEMH)Proficiency in alternative/augmentative communication methodsMakaton PECS AAC using evidence-based interventions such as TEACCH SCERTS or Positive Behaviour in Team-Teach MAPA or similar de-escalation and safe-handling with assistive ed-tech tools and adaptive software