Sixth Form Pastoral Support Assistant

Sandy Secondary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 June 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: NJC Level 4a points 11–15 £21,523 – £22,962 per annum, actual salary (£28,142 – £30,024 pro rata)
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Level 4a points 11–15 £21,523 – £22,962 per annum, actual salary (£28,142 – £30,024 pro rata)

Sixth Form Pastoral Support Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly effective Pastoral Support Assistant to join our Sixth Form team. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting students aged 16-18 to achieve their full academic potential while promoting high standards of attendance, engagement and personal responsibility. Working closely with the Sixth Form leadership team, tutors and teaching staff, the role will focus on supporting students’ wellbeing, attendance and engagement with their studies. The successful candidate will support students to develop strong independent study habits, organisation and resilience to enable them to succeed in their Sixth Form studies. The role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting young people as they transition into adulthood and develop the skills needed for higher education, training or employment. The postholder will also liaise with parents and external agencies where appropriate to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed during their Sixth Form studies and prepare for their next steps, including university, apprenticeships or employment. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive and supportive approach with young people and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Experience of working in an educational setting would be beneficial.

How to apply for the role: Application is by completed application form via my new term, just click on the link on our website or click on the QR code above. Closing Date - Friday 3rd July at 9.00am

Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE, paragraph 220). The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures. The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy.

At Sandy Secondary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

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.

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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 Sandy Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-secondary-school

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