Summit Learning Trust

Pastoral Support Assistant – Cockshut Hill School

Term-time only + 2 weeks Contract

About the Role

Success through Endeavour • Ambition through Challenge • Strength through Diversity

This is an exciting opportunity to join Cockshut Hill School within the Summit Learning Trust. The Pastoral Support Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the pastoral and academic progress of learners, particularly in one or more year groups, while upholding school policies and procedures.

As part of a dynamic academy team, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues to promote positive behaviour, enhance attendance, and foster a strong support network for students. The role is ideal for an enthusiastic, organised, and empathetic professional who thrives in a collaborative learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pastoral Support & Behaviour:
  • Investigate and document all behaviour incidents across the school.
  • Work closely with parents/carers to address concerns and improve learner behaviour.
  • Coach students to develop self-discipline and positive behaviours.
• Attendance & Engagement:
  • Actively promote learner attendance through outreach and motivational strategies.
• Facilitatory Roles:
  • Rotate supervision of the internal exclusion room, ensuring a fair and structured environment.
  • Support colleagues with behaviour management strategies and capacity-building.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Manage records to ensure clear, effective communication across departments.
  • Contribute to wholeschool policy development and implementation.