Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant

Location: Slough
Salary: £89 - £95 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Academics are working with a welcoming primary school in Slough seeking a Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant to provide calm, nurturing, and consistent support to pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural guidance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a caring school community and play a vital role in helping children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting pupils with behavioural, social, or emotional needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis
* Using de-escalation and restorative strategies to promote positive behaviour
* Working closely with teachers, pastoral leaders, and the SENCo
* Helping pupils build confidence, resilience, and self-regulation skills
* Contributing to a safe, calm, and inclusive school environmentWho We're Looking For:

A patient, empathetic, and confident individual
* Someone passionate about supporting pupil well-being
* A future teacher, youth worker, counsellor, or pastoral professional
* Strong communication and relationship-building skillsThis Behaviour & Pastoral Support role is perfect for someone looking to gain valuable experience within a supportive Slough school, especially those considering further study or careers in education, social care, SEMH, or mental health support.

If you're eager to make a real difference to young learners, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Please contact Ryan Pike at Academics LTD on (phone number removed) or apply via this advert