Pastoral Support Officer

Teaching Personnel are seeking compassionate, resilient, and motivated Pastoral Support Assistants to work in secondary schools supporting students’ wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development.

This role involves working closely with students who may face social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in youth work, mentoring, coaching, or education who are passionate about supporting young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and emotional support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Support students with behavioural, social, and emotional needs

• Work one-to-one and with small groups to improve engagement and wellbeing

• Promote positive behaviour and support the school’s behaviour policy

• Assist in managing behaviour incidents and supporting restorative approaches

• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders

• Monitor student progress, attendance, and wellbeing

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with young people (education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or similar)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Ability to build positive relationships with students

• A genuine passion for supporting student wellbeing and development

Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Right to work in the UK

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE

• Flexible working options

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

• Free CPD and training opportunities

• Dedicated personal consultant support

• Excellent experience for careers in teaching, pastoral care, or psychology

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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