Are you passionate about supporting young people through the challenges of secondary education?
Do you have the patience and understanding to support students with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties?
Can you foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment?
If you answered yes to these questions, this Pastoral Support Worker role could be the perfect fit for you!
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pastoral Support Worker to join a vibrant and supportive secondary school in Leeds. You will be working with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, offering vital support to ensure their emotional well-being, behaviour, and attendance are managed effectively.
Position Details
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full time role
Pay Rate: £95 - £140 per day
Essential Requirements:
... - Previous experience in a pastoral or student support role within a secondary school.
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- A relevant qualification in education, youth work, psychology, or a related field
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour effectively.
- A good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with students facing difficulties.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- A positive, solution-focused attitude with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with students to provide emotional and behavioural support.
- Act as a key point of contact for students facing personal, social, or emotional challenges.
- Work closely with teaching staff to identify students in need of additional support.
- Support students in managing their behaviour and engagement with learning.
- Monitor student attendance and work with families to address concerns.
- Promote positive attitudes and resilience among students.
- Deliver small group or one-to-one interventions focusing on emotional well-being.
- Record and report pastoral concerns accurately and promptly.
- Act as a role model and mentor, inspiring confidence and trust.
- Assist in developing and delivering behaviour and well-being policies.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- A chance to make a real impact on the lives of our students and nurture their creative potential.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Refer a Friend scheme with the opportunity to earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Are you interested?
Click "Apply Now" to start your application for the role of Pastoral Support Worker. Please email kirsty.booth@randstad.co.uk or call 01132462500 and ask to speak to Kirsty or Maria for more information on the role.
