Pastoral Support Worker

Are you an experienced Pastoral Support Worker or behaviour mentor with a passion for supporting young people in a secondary school setting?Are you calm, resilient, and committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and thrive both emotionally and academically?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with welcoming and well-regarded secondary schools in Harrow seeking a Pastoral Support Worker to join their pastoral and safeguarding teams on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP. This is a rewarding role at the heart of the school, supporting students' wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development.

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students across KS3 and KS4, particularly those who require additional emotional, behavioural, or attendance support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group pastoral support for targeted students

• Supporting students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or social difficulties

• Building positive, trusting relationships to improve engagement and outcomes

• Working closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding leads, SENCOs, and attendance teams

• Supporting behaviour management strategies and restorative conversations

• Monitoring student progress, wellbeing, and attendance

• Liaising with parents/carers regarding student progress and concerns

• Supporting reintegration plans and early intervention strategies

• Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and following school policies at all times

• Previous experience working in a secondary school setting (Essential)

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH, behavioural, or pastoral needs

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds

• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills

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

• A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Harrow

• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only

• A key role within the school's pastoral and safeguarding team

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' wellbeing and outcomes

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Potential for a long-term or permanent position

If you are an experienced Pastoral Support Worker looking for a full-time opportunity in Harrow starting ASAP, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley by emailing or calling (option 3).