At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' wellbeing and personal development in a secondary school setting.
- Company: A supportive secondary school in Harrow with a focus on student care.
- Benefits: Full-time role with potential for permanent position and professional growth.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while building your career.
- Qualifications: Degree level education or experience in youth work, mentoring, or similar roles.
The predicted salary is between 23990 - 29321 £ per year.
Are you a graduate or experienced professional looking to build a career supporting the wellbeing, personal development and pastoral needs of young people? We're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to join a secondary school in Harrow on a long-term, full-time basis, with the potential to become permanent.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates and individuals with experience in education, youth work, mentoring, counselling, coaching, SEN or other child and young people-focused roles.
What You'll Do
- Provide pastoral support to students across KS3 and KS4
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students
- Support students with their wellbeing, behaviour and personal development
- Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring and support
- Help students overcome barriers to learning and engagement
- Support students with attendance, punctuality and behaviour
- Encourage confidence, independence, resilience and positive decision-making
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, SEN staff and families where appropriate
- Identify concerns and communicate them to the appropriate members of staff
- Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment
What We're Looking For
- Positive, approachable, patient and empathetic
- Ideally educated to degree level and/or experienced working with teenagers
- Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching, tutoring, SEN or pastoral support is desirable
- Experience supporting students with additional needs such as ADHD, Autism, dyslexia or SEMH is advantageous
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to build positive relationships and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Passionate about supporting the wellbeing and development of young people
- Calm, resilient and confident when dealing with challenging situations
To apply or find out more, contact Elizabeth Topley.
Pastoral Support Assistant in Harrow employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Preston that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, immediate commission opportunities, and generous holiday allowances, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Our comprehensive Impact Academy training programme equips you with the skills to excel in recruitment, while ongoing support from experienced mentors fosters a collaborative environment where you can achieve your career aspirations.
