Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Location: Islington
Start: Immediate
Pay: Up to £600 per week (Full Time, Term Time Only, Long Term Contract)

Are you a compassionate, resilient and driven graduate seeking a career supporting young people’s wellbeing?

This vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Islington is offering an exceptional opportunity to join their pastoral team as a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant (PTA).

This role is perfect for graduates aspiring to work in Educational Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health, or Teaching, providing invaluable experience of whole-school pastoral care and safeguarding.

About the School

• High-achieving, community-focused secondary school with an excellent reputation for student welfare and inclusion
• Strong pastoral and safeguarding framework led by an experienced senior leadership team
• Modern facilities, easily accessible from Highbury & Islington Station and surrounding transport links
• A culture of professional development, with many former PTAs progressing to teacher training or mental health-related postgraduate study

The Role

As a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant, you will work as part of the pastoral support team to help students overcome barriers to learning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing emotional support and mentoring to students experiencing difficulties
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and engagement, and intervening where needed
• Supporting behaviour management strategies and restorative practices
• Building positive relationships with parents/carers and external agencies
• Promoting positive wellbeing and resilience through small group workshops and 1:1 support
• Assisting the safeguarding team in identifying and responding to concerns
• Working closely with the SENCo, Heads of Year and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a graduate who is:

• Empathetic, patient, and emotionally intelligent
• Interested in adolescent mental health, behaviour, and social development
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Able to build trust and rapport with young people
• Proactive, adaptable, and keen to learn from experienced staff

Degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Sciences or related fields are especially welcomed, though all graduates with a genuine passion for supporting young people will be considered.

Progression & Development

This pastoral role offers an outstanding foundation for graduates aspiring to:

• Train as Educational Psychology practitioners
• Pursue careers in Counselling or Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Secure places on Teacher Training programmes
• Move into pastoral, safeguarding or inclusion leadership roles within schools

You will benefit from:

• Weekly CPD and safeguarding training
• Regular supervision and mentoring from senior staff
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies

How to Apply

If you are a graduate who wants to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, apply now to become a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant in Islington.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and any relevant experience.

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