SEN Pastoral Support Worker

Pastoral Support Worker – SEN School

Location: Manchester
Contract: Full‑time, long‑term
Start Date: ASAP
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in the Manchester area.

The school supports pupils with a range of moderate special educational needs, including moderate learning difficulties (MLD), speech and language communication needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), social and emotional needs, and mild-to-moderate behavioural challenges. Many pupils require consistent emotional support, positive role‑modelling, and guidance with social development—and that’s where you come in.

⭐ Key Responsibilities

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ wellbeing, behaviour, and inclusion. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group pastoral support, helping pupils regulate emotions, build resilience, and develop social skills.
• Supporting pupils throughout the school day, including transitions, break times, and in-class engagement.
• Implementing individual support plans and working closely with the SENCO, pastoral lead, therapists, and teaching staff.
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and behaviour, and assisting with early intervention strategies.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to boost confidence and self‑esteem.
• Using trauma‑informed, restorative, and positive behaviour approaches to de‑escalate situations.
• Encouraging positive choices, independence, and personal development.
• Liaising with parents/carers and external agencies where required.

Requirements

You will be a strong fit for this role if you:

• Have experience working with children or young people (youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, residential care, school experience, etc.).
• Can remain calm, patient, and supportive when dealing with emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Possess good communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Are confident building rapport with pupils who may have low confidence or limited trust in adults.
• Are resilient, reliable, and committed to improving young people’s lives.
• Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or are willing to apply for one).
• Can commit to a full‑time, long‑term role.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

When you join Teaching Personnel, you gain access to:

✔ A dedicated team who supports you throughout your placement
✔ Competitive weekly pay and flexible payment options
✔ Access to a large network of specialist SEN schools across Greater Manchester
✔ Opportunity to make a true impact on young people’s lives.  

Teaching Personnel has been placing staff into specialist provisions for over 25 years—we understand schools’ needs and match you to roles where you can truly succeed and make an impact.

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive—both emotionally and academically—this pastoral role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply now with your CV and start your new journey today.

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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