Pastoral Support Assistant

Burnley Road Academy, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DE

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 28.75 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Actual salary: £17,155-£17,428
• Pay scale: Scale 3 point 5-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Builds positive relationships with children and families
• Has experience working with children, particularly those with SEND or SEMH needs
• Understands, or is willing to learn, Trauma Informed Practice and Zones of Regulation
• Can work closely with teachers, parents and external agencies
• Is organised, resilient and committed to helping every child succeed

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly, supportive colleagues
• Opportunities for professional development
• A caring school community where children are at the heart of everything we do
• The chance to make a real difference to children's lives every day

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Pastoral Support Advert June 2026.doc - 149 KB (opens in new tab)

Pastoral Support JDPS.docx - 55.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Burnley Road Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Burnley Road Academy website
• Email address: hr@penninealliance.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burnley-road-academy

Arranging a visit to Burnley Road Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@penninealliance.com.

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