Pastoral Support Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd in Wolverhampton is seeking a confident Pastoral Support Worker to help pupils (KS2–KS4) re-engage with learning in a long‑term, full‑time capacity. The role focuses on pastoral support, safeguarding, and de‑escalation in a setting with children at risk of exclusion.

You will work with teachers and senior leaders to build relationships, manage behaviour, and support emotional regulation while promoting consistent, safe boundaries across the provision.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, pastoral, SEMH, or additional needs is highly desirable.
• Experience in Alternative Provision, PRU, SEN setting, mainstream school, youth work, or similar environment would be advantageous.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and ability to identify and report concerns.

Responsibilities

• Providing pastoral support to pupils across KS2, KS3, and KS4
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream education
• Supporting pupils at risk of, or who have experienced, permanent exclusion
• Responding to challenging behaviour with de-escalation and positive handling strategies
• Supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and positive decision-making
• Encouraging engagement with education and improved attendance
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and reporting them per school procedures
• Recording and communicating pastoral and safeguarding information accurately
• Collaborating with teachers, senior leaders, families, and external professionals to support outcomes

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Resilience

Relationship-building

Job description

Pastoral Support Worker

Wolverhampton

110- 115 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term (Full Academic Year)

Long Term Futures is seeking a confident and resilient Pastoral Support Worker to join an Alternative Provision in Wolverhampton, supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4.

The provision supports children and young people who are at risk of permanent exclusion or have already been permanently excluded from mainstream education. Many pupils will have experienced significant barriers to their education and require consistent pastoral support, clear boundaries, and positive relationships to help them re-engage with learning.

This is a hands-on role where no two days will be the same. The successful candidate will need to think on their feet, remain calm when faced with challenging behaviour, and have a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

About the Role

Working alongside teaching, pastoral, and senior leadership teams, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing pastoral support to pupils across KS2, KS3, and KS4

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education
• Supporting pupils who are at risk of, or have experienced, permanent exclusion
• Responding confidently and appropriately to challenging behaviour and difficult situations
• Using de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies to maintain a safe learning environment
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, resilience, and positive decision-making
• Encouraging engagement with education, improved attendance, and positive attitudes towards learning
• Identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures
• Recording and communicating relevant pastoral and safeguarding information accurately
• Working collaboratively with teachers, senior leaders, families, and external professionals to support positive outcomes

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, pastoral, SEMH, or additional needs is highly desirable
• Experience within an Alternative Provision, PRU, SEN setting, mainstream school, youth work, or similar environment would be advantageous
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and able to remain calm under pressure
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and confident identifying and reporting concerns
• Able to think quickly and make appropriate decisions in challenging situations
• Resilient, patient, adaptable, and consistent
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Able to establish clear professional boundaries while remaining approachable and supportive
• Passionate about helping vulnerable young people achieve more positive outcomes

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term opportunity offering stability and the chance to make a genuine difference
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the provision
• Weekly pay through a straightforward digital system
• Free CPD opportunities, including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, SEMH, Restorative Practice, and Positive Handling
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.