Pastoral Mentor / Student Support Worker

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Hedge End seeks a dedicated Pastoral Mentor / Student Support Worker to provide personalized support and mentoring to students. The role involves building relationships, monitoring student progress, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Strong communication skills and empathy are essential. Benefits include career progression opportunities and CPD programs.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

High-quality CPD programs

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Staff membership rates to the Leisure Centre

Public sector pension scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in the welfare and development of young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Previous experience in a pastoral, mentoring or youth support role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for students, offering guidance on personal issues.
• Develop positive relationships with students through one-to-one mentoring.
• Implement early intervention strategies with the Pastoral Team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Listening skills

Job description

Pastoral Mentor / Student Support Worker

A rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about student well-being and inclusion to provide one-to-one mentoring, pastoral care, and early intervention support in a thriving secondary education setting.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Safeguarding Support Officer.

SALARY: £24,796 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £20,116 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm, Term Time only (39 weeks)

JOB OVERVIEW

As they enter an exciting period of growth, the organisation is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Mentor / Student Support Worker to help students thrive both academically and personally.

The Pastoral Mentor / Student Support Worker will play a central role in ensuring young people feel supported and valued within a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Working closely with teachers, Year Heads, and external agencies, the Pastoral Mentor / Student Support Worker will deliver individual mentoring and wellbeing support, promoting safeguarding and early intervention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities as the Pastoral Mentor / Student Support Worker will include:

• Student Support: You will act as a key point of contact for students, providing individualised support and guidance on a range of personal, social and emotional issues
• Mentoring: You will develop positive relationships with students, offering one-to-one mentoring and building their confidence and self-esteem
• Monitoring and Early Intervention: You will work with the Pastoral Team to identify students who may be facing challenges and implement early intervention strategies
• Collaboration: You will liaise closely with Year Heads, teachers, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to student support
• Personal Development: You will track student progress and maintain confidential records, contributing to the development of personalised support plans
• Community Building: You will contribute to a positive and inclusive school environment where all students feel valued and supported

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Genuine interest in the welfare and development of young people
• Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Empathetic, patient and approachable with a positive outlook
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain confidentiality
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles
• Previous experience in a pastoral, mentoring or youth support role is desirable

BENEFITS

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs
• Many opportunities for career progression
• Extensive department resources and facilities
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.