At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with complex needs and help them thrive in a positive learning environment.
- Company: Join North Star Academy Trust, a caring and inclusive school community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, training opportunities, and career progression.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team striving for excellence and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with behaviour needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastoral care or youth work, with strong behaviour management skills.
The predicted salary is between 28485 - 28485 £ per year.
Location: Rectory Gardens, Henbury, Bristol, Avon, BS10 7AH
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: £32,061.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: £26,522 - £28,485 per annum
Hours Per Week: 35
Weeks Per Year: 39
Closing Date: Midnight, Mon 21st Sep, 2026
Positions Available: 1
Driving licence required
About this Role:
Are you looking for a new challenge? The opportunity to make a difference and enrich the lives of children with behaviour needs? We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and committed assistant to join our engagement team in a safe, secure and welcoming environment. The position involves supporting the engagement team with responding to and de-escalating crisis situations as they arise, supporting pupils with their learning in classroom, collaboratively developing personalised plans for pupils, recording and monitoring data. This position would be suited to a candidate with a proven track record of pastoral care, youth work or school-based behaviour management experience. Students with SEMH needs can display challenging behaviour so exceptional behaviour management skills with the ability to be supportive are a must.
The successful applicants will:
- Tutor and support pupils who have complex SEN needs with a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties
- Support children from a range of ages, backgrounds and abilities
- Effectively engage students in their studies
- Play a proactive and pastoral role in positive behaviour management as well as interacting with the young people during extracurricular times, encouraging them to participate in the social and academic life of the school
- Be flexible, adaptable and have a positive attitude to working in a structured environment
- Effectively communicate with colleagues
- Have skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need
- Willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered
You will be part of:
- A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
- A caring and inclusive ethos
- A school which has supportive Governors and Parents with high expectations of the school.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression to the right person.
Safeguarding Statement: North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other safer recruitment requirements.
Engagement Assistant employer: North Star
North Star is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to cutting-edge offshore projects. Located in a thriving industry, North Star provides competitive benefits and a culture that prioritises safety and efficiency, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
