Pastoral Year Team Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6b1873e2-bfd5-412a-bff3-448ff97ce14e |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
• GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 and above)
• Relevant Level 3 qualification (TA, supporting teaching and learning etc.)
• Understanding of health and wellbeing, safety and child protection
• Understanding of the schools ethos and values
• Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality
• High standards of attendance and punctuality
• Excellent organisation
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive school as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
• Significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the Bordesley Multi Academy Trust.
• The opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.
• A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• A staff wellbeing package, including Employee Assistance Package, Bike to work Scheme, Edenred Staff Incentive package.
Further details about the role
Pastoral Year Team Assistant
Permanent
27.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 TED days
Approximately £17,237 - 18,372 per annum
Scale 4, Points 7-11
As part of Bordesley MAT, Birchensale Middle School works closely with Trinity High School, Woodfield Academy and Holyoakes Field First School in a very localised MAT focusing on the development of children in Redditch. Working together as part of the three-tier system we aspire to improve the educational offer for the local community.
Birchensale Middle School is a popular 5-form entry middle school with pupils on roll aged 9-13 years old. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Assistant to join our Year Team. This role is central to ensuring that every pupil feels safe, supported and able to thrive. Working closely with the Head of Year and Deputy Year Team Leader, you will play a key part in delivering high quality pastoral care and creating a positive, inclusive environment for all pupils in the year group.
Key responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day pastoral support, acting as a calm and approachable presence for pupils
• Support attendance monitoring, including following up on absences and liaising with families
• Build positive, trusted relationships with pupils to identify emerging pastoral needs
• Deliver planned cover lessons when required, and maintain a positive, structured classroom environment
For more information, or to arrange a visit to Birchensale Middle School, please contact Christine Williams, School Operations Officer on williamsc@birchensale.bmat.co.uk.
Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 23rd February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Birchensale Middle School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.
• GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 and above)
• Relevant Level 3 qualification (TA, supporting teaching and learning etc.)
• Understanding of health and wellbeing, safety and child protection
• Understanding of the schools ethos and values
• Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality
• High standards of attendance and punctuality
• Excellent organisation
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive school as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
• Significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the Bordesley Multi Academy Trust.
• The opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.
• A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• A staff wellbeing package, including Employee Assistance Package, Bike to work Scheme, Edenred Staff Incentive package.
Further details about the role
Pastoral Year Team Assistant
Permanent
27.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 TED days
Approximately £17,237 - 18,372 per annum
Scale 4, Points 7-11
As part of Bordesley MAT, Birchensale Middle School works closely with Trinity High School, Woodfield Academy and Holyoakes Field First School in a very localised MAT focusing on the development of children in Redditch. Working together as part of the three-tier system we aspire to improve the educational offer for the local community.
Birchensale Middle School is a popular 5-form entry middle school with pupils on roll aged 9-13 years old. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Assistant to join our Year Team. This role is central to ensuring that every pupil feels safe, supported and able to thrive. Working closely with the Head of Year and Deputy Year Team Leader, you will play a key part in delivering high quality pastoral care and creating a positive, inclusive environment for all pupils in the year group.
Key responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day pastoral support, acting as a calm and approachable presence for pupils
• Support attendance monitoring, including following up on absences and liaising with families
• Build positive, trusted relationships with pupils to identify emerging pastoral needs
• Deliver planned cover lessons when required, and maintain a positive, structured classroom environment
For more information, or to arrange a visit to Birchensale Middle School, please contact Christine Williams, School Operations Officer on williamsc@birchensale.bmat.co.uk.
Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 23rd February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Birchensale Middle School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.