Pastoral Leader

Tradewind Recruitment; Markyate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind is recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant, HLTA or Behaviour Mentor to join an alternative provision in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

You will work with KS3 and KS4 pupils aged 11-16, providing pastoral support, behaviour management and proactive engagement to help them feel safe, settled and ready to learn.

Qualifications

• Experience as TA/HLTA or Behaviour Mentor in an education setting.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or SEND needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Safely check pupils into school and welcome them at the start of the day.
• Support with breakfast, encourage engagement and participation in lessons.
• Help pupils transition into lessons and maintain attendance.
• Manage behaviour calmly, using de-escalation when needed.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group pastoral support.
• Monitor pupil engagement, wellbeing and communicate concerns to the team.
• liaise with parents/carers and work with teachers to ensure consistent support.
• Support safeguarding and promote pupil welfare.

Skills

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Communication

Initiative

Reliability

Job description

Pastoral Leader - Alternative Provision

Tradewind St Albans, Hertfordshire 95- 120 per day ASAP Start

Tradewind is recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, HLTA or Behaviour Mentor to join an alternative provision in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

We are looking for a resilient, compassionate, and proactive Pastoral Leader with strong behaviour management skills and experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.

The successful candidate will work with KS3 and KS4 pupils aged 11-16 in a supportive alternative provision setting. Most pupils are working at a lower ability level, so this role may also suit an experienced primary Teaching Assistant or HLTA who has experience supporting pupils with additional needs, SEMH or challenging behaviour.

The Role

You will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day, helping them to feel safe, settled and ready to learn.

Responsibilities will include:

• Safely checking pupils into school and welcoming them at the start of the day.
• Supporting with breakfast and encouraging positive engagement.
• Helping pupils transition into lessons and encouraging them to attend, remain in class and participate in activities.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and barriers to learning.
• Managing challenging behaviour calmly and confidently, including using appropriate de-escalation strategies.
• Building positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group pastoral support where required.
• Monitoring pupil engagement, behaviour and wellbeing and communicating concerns to the wider team.
• Acting as a key liaison between the school and parents/carers, maintaining positive and professional communication.
• Working closely with teachers and colleagues to ensure pupils receive consistent support.
• Supporting safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

About You

The role would suit an experienced TA, HLTA or Behaviour Mentor who is ready to take on greater pastoral responsibility.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent behaviour management skills.
• Is calm, patient and resilient under pressure.
• Can build strong relationships with young people while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Can motivate pupils who may be reluctant to attend or engage with lessons.
• Communicates confidently with colleagues and parents/carers.
• Is proactive, reliable and able to use their own initiative.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them make progress.

Experience working with SEMH pupils, challenging behaviour, SEND or alternative provision would be highly desirable.

Secondary experience is preferred, but we would also welcome applications from experienced primary TAs and HLTAs. As many of the pupils at this St Albans, Hertfordshire provision are working below age-related expectations, the ability to adapt your approach to individual needs is more important than simply having secondary-school experience.

Why Work in St Albans, Hertfordshire?

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist alternative provision where you can make a genuine difference to young people who may have experienced significant challenges within mainstream education.

As a Pastoral Leader, you will provide the consistency, encouragement and boundaries that can help pupils successfully engage with their education.

Tradewind is committed to supporting talented education professionals in finding rewarding roles where their skills can have a real impact.

Key Details

• Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
• Position: Pastoral Leader
• Age range: 11-16, KS3 and KS4
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm
• Pay: 95- 120 per day, depending on experience
• Start date: ASAP
• Employer/recruitment agency: Tradewind