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Posted 12 August, 2026

Pastoral support assistant

Academics
Halifax, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER - SEPTEMBER START

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Halifax | Secondary School | Full-Time

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Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome challenges and reach their potential?

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Academics are recruiting for a full-time Pastoral Support Worker to join a popular and highly regarded secondary school in Halifax, starting in September.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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You'll be working closely with secondary-aged students, providing pastoral and emotional support and helping pupils to engage positively with school.

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The successful candidate will be someone who is:

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  • Confident supporting young people with mental health and emotional wellbeing
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  • Experienced in managing and responding to challenging behaviour
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  • Calm, patient and reassuring, even in difficult situations
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  • Positive, approachable and able to build strong relationships
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  • A confident communicator who can work effectively with pupils, staff and families
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  • Passionate about making a genuine difference to young people's lives
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? EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

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You must have experience working with secondary-aged children, either within a secondary school environment or a similar setting such as youth work, mentoring or other relevant support work.

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SEPTEMBER START | FULL-TIME | HALIFAX

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference within a supportive secondary school environment.

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The role is offered through Academics, with a September start.

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Interested? Get in touch with Academics today to find out more or apply!

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Could you be the positive influence a young person needs?

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.