Job Description
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a nurturing spirit, a listening ear, and the resilience to support pupils through life's challenges? If so, we'd love to hear from you!\n\nA primary school based in Northampton is looking for a Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated pupil support team-someone who can build strong, trusting relationships and help pupils thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.\n\nYour Role Will Include:\n\nProviding emotional and pastoral support to pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.\n\nSupporting behaviour management and conflict resolution.\n\nEncouraging positive attendance, punctuality, and engagement.\n\nLiaising with parents, staff, and external agencies where appropriate.\n\nHelping create a safe, inclusive environment where pupils feel heard and understood.\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nA calm, caring, and non-judgmental approach.\n\nExcellent interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to support young people.\n\nExperience working with children or young people (school-based experience is an advantage).\n\nPatience, resilience, and the ability to manage sensitive or challenging situations.\n\nA team player who shares our commitment to student wellbeing and safeguarding.\n\nIn Return, We Offer an Excellent Range of Benefits:\n\nA supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment.\n\nOngoing training and CPD opportunities.\n\nRegular supervision and wellbeing check-ins with senior pastoral leaders.\n\nAccess to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and mental health support.\n\nFree on-site parking and good public transport links.\n\nOpportunities to get involved in enrichment activities, school trips, and community events.\n\nA chance to truly make a difference in the lives of young people every day.\n\nIf you're passionate about pupil wellbeing and want to be part of a school that values compassion, inclusion, and growth, we'd love to hear from you!\n\nIf this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles.
If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!\n\nIf you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website.\n\nDunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work.
This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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