Job Description

Pastoral Teaching Assistant | Blackpool Secondary | Temp to Perm

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY1 - FY4) Salary: £102.83 - £111.83 per day (Weekly Pay) Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm Start Date: ASAP

The Role: Pastoral Excellence in Blackpool

Are you a natural mentor with a passion for student wellbeing? Our vibrant Blackpool Secondary School is seeking a Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated inclusion team.

This is a Pastoral Road role, meaning you will be on the frontline of student support, managing behaviour, and fostering emotional resilience. This is a Temp to Perm position providing you with a "trial period" to integrate into the school family before transitioning onto a permanent contract. You will primarily support students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and those with SEND or an EHCP.

Key Responsibilities

  • Pastoral Support: Act as a key worker for specific students, providing a "safe space" and helping them navigate the challenges of the secondary school day.

  • Behaviour Mentoring: Use your skills to de-escalate tension and implement positive behaviour strategies within the Blackpool secondary setting.

  • SEMH & SEND Focus: Deliver 1:1 interventions for pupils with complex emotional needs, Autism (ASD), or ADHD.

  • Attendance & Wellbeing: Work closely with the Pastoral Lead and SENCO to monitor student engagement and track progress against EHCP targets.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from Qualified (Level 2/3) practitioners and Unqualified candidates with strong youth work or care backgrounds.

  • Experience: Previous work as a Pastoral Support Worker, Youth Worker, or TA in a secondary/AP setting is highly valued.

  • Character: You need "Blackpool grit" resilience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

  • Specialism: An understanding of SEMH triggers and trauma-informed practice.

  • Reliability: As a Temp to Perm role, we are looking for someone ready to commit to a long-term career in our school.

Why Join Our Blackpool Pastoral Team?

  • Pathway to Permanency: Prove your impact in the classroom and transition to a permanent school contract.

  • High Daily Rates: Earn £102.83 - £111.83 per day, paid weekly while on your initial "Temp" phase.

  • Professional Growth: Access to specialised training in de-escalation (Team-Teach), mental health first aid, and safeguarding.

  • Community Impact: Be the "trusted adult" that helps a Blackpool teenager stay in education and succeed.

How to Apply

If you are searching for Pastoral jobs in Blackpool or Secondary TA roles in Lancashire, this Temp to Perm opportunity is for you.

Apply Now: Send your CV to rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com. Closing date: Open-ended.