Pastoral Support Assistant - Radford Primary Academy

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Pastoral Support Assistant to join our team.

Job overview

To provide a complementary service to that provided by teachers and support staff in order to address the needs of children who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside school in order to achieve to their full potential.

By so doing to contribute to the work of the Academy in raising standards of attainment, improving attendance, reducing exclusions and maintaining good standards of behaviour.

The right candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above

• Experience of working with children within an educational setting and of working with families and social agencies

• An understanding of the challenges facing young people from a disadvantaged community

• Ability to deal with sensitive issues appropriately, responding to a range of perspectives and experiences without being judgemental

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Willingness to work effectively with teachers and senior managers in school

Why choose us?

As a Pastoral Support Assistant within Radford Primary Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset with key training and development opportunities available.

Closing date: 12.12.2025 - 12:00pm Interview date:

Interview TBC

To apply please use the below link:

https://www.eteach.com/careers/radfordprimaryacademy/job/pastoral-support-assistant-1522264

Any queries should be sent to rpaandssprecruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.