Pastoral and SEND Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to provide high-quality support to the SENDCo and pastoral leaders at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in promoting the inclusion, wellbeing, engagement and progress of students across the school.

As well as providing administrative support, the successful applicant will be expected to play a key role in helping the school to achieve its aims. The postholder will assist in the support and individual students and groups who require additional SEND and pastoral support, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, develop independence and resilience and participate fully in school life. They will contribute to an inclusive school culture in which students with SEND, neurodivergent students and those with social, emotional or pastoral difficulties are identified, understood and appropriately supported.

The role will combine direct student support with effective liaison, record keeping, administration and coordination in support of the school’s SEND and pastoral systems. The role also includes supervising our breakfast club from 7.45 am.

Interviews taking place on Thursday 22 October 2026.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

To apply, follow the link - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137289/EDV-2026-AGSG-29485

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.