Pastoral Support

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning and personal development?

GSL Education is looking to appoint a Pastoral Support professional within supportive school communities in Wakefield. We are seeking a compassionate and resilient individual who can provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support to students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.

The Pastoral Support role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students improve wellbeing, engagement, attendance, and overall school experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students requiring additional guidance and encouragement
• Build positive relationships that promote trust, confidence, and engagement
• Support students with emotional, social, and behavioural needs
• Assist with attendance, wellbeing, and behaviour interventions where required
• Work closely with staff, families, and external professionals to support student progress
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people in education, mentoring, care, or support settings is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations
• Understanding of student wellbeing and behaviour support strategies
• Positive, proactive, and empathetic approach to supporting young people
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits

• Gain valuable experience in pastoral care and student support
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
• Opportunity to make a positive difference to students' educational journeys

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.