At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' well-being and behaviour while fostering positive relationships.
- Company: A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in East London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to inclusion and student success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastoral support or similar roles, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 33529 - 33529 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed Pastoral Support Worker to join a highly successful and popular secondary school in East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Pastoral Support Worker who is dedicated to improving the well-being, behaviour, attendance, and academic outcomes of young people within a vibrant inner-city school community.
Start Date: September 2026
Fixed-term maternity cover until March 2027
Term-time only: 36 hours per week
Salary: £28,550 - £33,529 per annum
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The school is seeking a proactive, resilient, and highly motivated Pastoral Support Worker to play a key role in supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The successful Pastoral Support Worker will work closely with Heads of Year, senior leaders, teaching staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure students are fully supported both academically and emotionally. This is an incredibly rewarding role for a skilled Pastoral Support Worker who thrives on building positive relationships and helping young people achieve more than they thought possible.
The Successful Pastoral Support Worker Will:
- Support the running of the school's reset room alongside pastoral leaders
- Work directly with students displaying challenging behaviour and disengagement from learning
- Mentor key students and provide targeted pastoral interventions
- Lead small group interventions and behaviour support programmes
- Support high standards of behaviour, attitudes, attendance, and school culture
- Investigate behavioural incidents, take statements, and support restorative approaches
- Build strong relationships with parents/carers and external agencies
- Support students during break times, lunchtimes, detentions, and enrichment activities
- Maintain accurate pastoral records and contribute to safeguarding processes
- Support students with reintegration, attendance, well-being, and academic engagement
The Ideal Pastoral Support Worker Will Have:
- Previous experience working as a Pastoral Support Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, or similar role within a secondary school
- Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
- A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
- The ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive approach to safeguarding and student well-being
- Experience working with vulnerable or disengaged students
- A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed
WHY APPLY FOR THIS PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER ROLE?
- Join a highly regarded and oversubscribed East London secondary school
- Work within a supportive and experienced pastoral team
- Be part of a school committed to inclusion, anti-racism, and student success
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression
- Dynamic and creative school environment with strong leadership support
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day
SAFEGUARDING And COMPLIANCE
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful Pastoral Support Worker will be required to undertake enhanced DBS checks and all pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
