Pastoral Support Worker

Description

Pastoral Support Worker

South Bristol

Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Immediate Starts Available

£92-£105 per day

Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to a young person's life every day?

We're recruiting Pastoral Support Workers to join welcoming and supportive schools across South Bristol, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, improve their wellbeing, and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in education, youth work, support work, mentoring, residential childcare, sports coaching, behaviour support, mental health support, or SEND. We also welcome applications from Psychology, Criminology, Education and Health & Social Care graduates who have practical experience working with children or young people.

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and positive relationships, becoming a consistent and trusted adult during their school journey.

About the Role

You will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, providing personalised support throughout the school day.

You may support children and young people with:

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Autism (ASC)

ADHD

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties

Behavioural challenges

Additional learning needs

Your focus will be on helping pupils feel safe, engaged, supported, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

Support emotional wellbeing, resilience and confidence

Help pupils manage behaviours and overcome barriers to learning

Encourage positive attendance, engagement and participation

Deliver mentoring and intervention sessions where appropriate

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and safeguarding teams

Promote positive behaviour, independence and self-esteem

Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience as:

Pastoral Support Worker

Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Behaviour Mentor

Youth Worker

Support Worker

Residential Childcare Worker

Family Support Worker

Sports Coach

SEN Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Support Worker

We also encourage applications from graduates in:

Psychology

Criminology

Education

Childhood Studies

Health & Social Care

Sociology

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Calm, patient and resilient approach

Ability to support emotional wellbeing and behaviour positively

Empathy and a genuine desire to help young people succeed

Reliable and committed to a long-term role

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

Desirable Experience

School-based experience

SEN or SEMH support experience

Youth work or mentoring experience

Behaviour support training

Team Teach training

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs

What You'll Receive

Competitive weekly PAYE pay

No umbrella company deductions

Full-time, long-term opportunities

Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Opportunities to secure permanent school contracts

Valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, counselling, youth work and mental health

Why This Role Appeals to Strong Candidates

Build meaningful relationships with young people

Make a visible impact on pupils' confidence and wellbeing

Gain valuable experience within education and SEND

Join supportive schools that value pastoral care

Develop highly sought-after skills for future careers

Every day brings new challenges, variety and reward

Apply Now

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and have experience in education, support work, care, coaching, youth work or mentoring, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for Pastoral Support Worker opportunities across South Bristol.

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. xjnqpsq Full assistance provided.

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