Pastoral Support Worker – SEN Secondary School (Manchester City Centre)
Full-Time | March start date
Are you committed to supporting young people with diverse and complex needs such as social communication difficulties, trauma-related behaviours, Physical disabilities, sensory regulation challenges and developmental delays?
Teaching Personnel is looking for a compassionate and motivated Pastoral Support Worker to support in one of our specialist SEN secondary schools in Manchester City Centre.
About the Role
This is a vital role focused on pastoral care, wellbeing and behaviour support for students aged 11–16. You’ll help pupils navigate emotional challenges, regulate behaviour and build positive relationships, enabling them to feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing daily emotional support and wellbeing guidance to students
- Building strong, trusted relationships to help pupils manage behaviour and anxiety
- Offering calming interventions and de-escalation support during challenging moments
- Monitoring attendance, behaviour patterns and pastoral records
- Supporting pupils with sensory breaks, safe spaces and individual support plans
- Promoting a positive school culture where every pupil feels valued
- Safeguarding students always in accordance with school policy
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who is empathetic, patient, confident and adaptable, with a genuine desire to support young people with additional needs.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with young people with SEN or behavioural needs (school, youth work, residential or mentoring backgrounds welcome)
- Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Ability to remain calm, consistent and proactive in high-pressure situations
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and families
- A positive, solution-focused approach and commitment to supporting each pupil’s personal development
- Full-time availability
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer You
- Competitive weekly pay and consistent work
- Ongoing CPD, including behaviour and mental health training
- A supportive consultant who understands the pastoral SEN environment
- A fulfilling role where you can truly make an impact in young people’s lives
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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