Pastoral & Behavioural Support Assistant

The School & Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Pastoral & Behavioural Support Assistant Permanent & Fixed Term Opportunities Thomas Ashton School (Both sites) NJC scale points 5-11: £25,583 – £28,142 per annum (full time equivalent) Actual Salary range pro rata: £19,397 – £21,337 Plus SEN Allowance (£1,539 per annum) Commencing 1st September 2026 ‘For a person to ‘grow’, they need an environment that provides them with genuineness (openness and self-disclosure), acceptance (being seen and understood), unconditional positive regards) and empathy (being listened to and understood). Without these, relationships and healthy personalities will not develop as they should, much like a tree will not grow without sunlight.’ Carl Rogers New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is a vibrant, aspirational and inclusive multi-academy trust of eight special schools and two specialist post-16 provisions across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. As part of the wider New Bridge Group there are also two post-19 provisions. Our settings support a wide spectrum of needs from age 4–19 and beyond. The Trust is proud to be national leaders in Special Education and has a culture of creating outstanding opportunities for all. Thomas Ashton School is entering an exciting phase of development and we are looking for a passionate, resilient and committed practitioner to join our team. Our pupils have complex needs, including significant SEMH challenges, and many have experienced trauma. At the heart of our approach is unconditional positive regard, the belief that every child deserves dignity, consistency, safety and an adult who will remain alongside them, even in their most challenging moments. At every level, you will model a relational, trauma-informed approach that prioritises learning, inclusion and emotional wellbeing. As a Pastoral & Behavioural Support Assistant you will: Provide support to behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding systems on-site, following guidance from senior staff