At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students aged 11-18 with guidance, emotional wellbeing, and in-class learning.
- Company: Welcoming secondary school in South Leeds with a focus on pastoral care.
- Benefits: Long-term role with potential for permanent position and skill development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team that values both academic success and student wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by providing essential support and encouragement.
- Qualifications: Experience in education, youth work, or mentoring; empathy and resilience are key.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Are you the kind of person students naturally turn to when they need support, guidance, or just someone who gets it? We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in South Leeds who are looking for a Pastoral Support Worker to join their team from September. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right person. This role blends pastoral care with in-class support, giving you the chance to make a real difference both inside and outside the classroom.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing pastoral support to students aged 11 to 18, helping them navigate challenges and stay engaged in school life
- Building strong, trusting relationships with young people who may need that extra bit of encouragement
- Supporting behaviour, attendance, and emotional wellbeing
- Working closely with the pastoral team, teachers, and families to create a consistent support network
- Acting as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in mainstream lessons, helping students access learning and stay on track
- Being a positive, steady presence in the school day, someone students can rely on
Who this role would suit:
- Someone with experience in education, youth work, care, or mentoring
- A calm, resilient individual who can handle challenging situations with empathy and confidence
- A natural relationship-builder who knows how to connect with young people
- Someone who’s proactive, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting student wellbeing
- Experience working with SEN or SEMH needs is a big plus
What the school offers:
- A supportive and collaborative team that values pastoral care as much as academic success
- A varied role where no two days look the same
- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the school
- The chance to move into a permanent position
Why this role matters:
For some students, having the right support can change everything. This role isn’t just about keeping students on track, it’s about helping them feel seen, heard, and capable of more than they thought possible.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided.
Pastoral Support and LSA in Leeds employer: Protocol Education Ltd
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