Pastoral Assistant (UAE National)

About the role

Provide day‑to‑day pastoral support to students, offering guidance, emotional assistance and building positive relationships to help them navigate academic, social and personal challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Support student well‑being, attendance and transitions between year groups.
• Promote positive behaviour, assist teachers with behaviour management plans and uphold the school code of conduct.
• Mentor students, facilitate goal‑setting, resilience building and peer‑support programmes.
• Liaise with parents, guardians, teachers and counsellors to communicate student progress and wellbeing.
• Plan and deliver pastoral programmes, workshops and extracurricular activities focused on mental health, anti‑bullying and citizenship.
• Monitor safeguarding concerns, report to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and attend child‑protection training.
• Maintain accurate pastoral records, prepare reports and ensure confidentiality of student data.

Required profile

• Minimum high school diploma; degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop good relationships within a team.
• Effective written and verbal communicator for diverse audiences.
• High level of IT competency.