Pastoral Support Assistant

Linslade School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,232.00 - £23,978.00 Annually (FTE) Salary is pro rata due to term time

Pastoral Support Assistant job summary

Pastoral Support Assistant

Location: Linslade School

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 37 hours per week / Term time only + 5 training days (39 weeks)

Salary: NJC L3 pts 6-8 £23,232 - £23,978 FTE (Salary is pro rata to term time only)

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 19th October 2026

Start Date: November 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people and their families? Linslade School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to join our team.

You'll play a vital role in our pastoral team, contributing to student inclusion, safeguarding, and academic success. You'll work closely with students, parents, and external agencies to ensure the well-being and development of our pupils, including supporting attendance and offering one-to-one guidance.

We're looking for someone with experience in safeguarding and child protection, who can build strong relationships and effectively coordinate support for children and families. Knowledge of relevant policies and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.

If you have a genuine desire to make a positive impact on young lives and meet the criteria outlined in our full job description, we encourage you to apply.

We would like to hear from you if you want to work in a highly ambitious and aspirational school which:

• Is proud of its EPIC learners.

• Has a strong ethos of high expectations and support for all learners.

• Is committed to the professional development and well-being of staff.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Leanne Ringsell via hr@linsladeac.co.uk

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 19th October 2026.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

Visit our website: http://www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/

Follow us on Twitter: @linsladeschool

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Linslade School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 721 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Linslade School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/linslade-school

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