Job Description

Pastoral Support Assistant | Lewisham | September

Are you passionate about supporting young people beyond the classroom? This Pastoral Support Assistant opportunity in Lewisham offers the chance to work within a secondary school environment supporting pupil wellbeing, engagement and personal development.

This Pastoral Support Assistant role is ideal for a graduate interested in education, psychology, safeguarding or youth support. The successful Pastoral Support Assistant will work alongside the pastoral team to support pupils with attendance, wellbeing, behaviour and personal challenges.

The school recognises that strong pastoral care is essential to pupil success and provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential.

Lewisham | Full Academic Year Contract | £500–£550 per week

What the school can offer a Pastoral Support Assistant:

• Experience within a secondary pastoral team


• Exposure to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing strategies


• Opportunity to support mentoring and intervention work


• Development of communication and organisational skills


• Support from experienced pastoral leaders


• Excellent preparation for careers in education, psychology or social care

The successful Pastoral Support Assistant will:

• Hold A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree


• Have strong interpersonal skills


• Be approachable and supportive


• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff


• Be organised and proactive


• Have a genuine interest in supporting young people

If you are looking for a Pastoral Support Assistant role where you can positively influence pupil wellbeing and development, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity from September 2026.

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Pastoral Support Assistant | Lewisham | September | INDSUP