IT Technician - Lambeth

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A collaborative secondary school in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to provide day-to-day support to students, fostering positive relationships and contributing to a supportive school culture. The ideal candidate should have a passion for helping young people thrive, alongside strong communication and organisational skills. This full-time role offers a welcoming environment focused on staff development and student wellbeing.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Impactful role on student growth

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people and supporting their pastoral needs.
• Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills.
• Experience in a school, youth work, mentoring, or similar setting (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day pastoral support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Supporting behaviour management, wellbeing initiatives, and safeguarding processes.
• Working closely with the pastoral and senior leadership teams to ensure every student feels valued, safe, and supported.
• Contributing to a collaborative, student-centred school ethos.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Calm and resilient approach

Job description

Pastoral Support Worker - Secondary School

Location: Lambeth, South London
Contract: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Start: ASAP

Progression Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom? A welcoming and forward‑thinking secondary school in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join their collaborative and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is driven, compassionate, and eager to make a real difference in students' lives. You will be joining a school known for its positive culture, strong values, and commitment to staff development.

What the role involves:

• Providing day‑to‑day pastoral support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Supporting behaviour management, wellbeing initiatives, and safeguarding processes
• Working closely with the pastoral and senior leadership teams to ensure every student feels valued, safe, and supported
• Contributing to a collaborative, student‑centred school ethos

What the school offers:

• A highly welcoming, positive, and inclusive working environment
• A supportive team that works collaboratively across all departments
• Clear pathways for professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a significant and lasting impact on students' wellbeing and personal growth

The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for working with young people and supporting their pastoral needs
• Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills
• Experience in a school, youth work, mentoring, or similar setting (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive, calm, and resilient approach

If you're looking for a rewarding, full‑time role where you can grow professionally and be part of a genuinely supportive team, we would love to hear from you