Pastoral Support Officer: Empower 11-16 Students

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

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Pastoral Support Officer for a specialist alternative provision in St Albans. You will work with pupils aged 11-16, focusing on settling them, managing behaviour and supporting learning.

The role requires calm, patient support, strong teamwork and proactive communication with teachers and parents. Salary is 95-120 per day, with full-time hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm, immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant, HLTA or pastoral support.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils aged 11-16.

Responsibilities

• Welcome pupils and help them settle at the start of the day.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group support to individuals or small groups.
• Support transitions into lessons and maintain engagement.
• Monitor wellbeing and behaviour and report concerns.
• Communicate with parents/carers when required.
• Assist safeguarding procedures and welfare.

Skills

Teaching support

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Pastoral care

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Pastoral Support Officer for a specialist alternative provision in St Albans. You will work with pupils aged 11-16, focusing on settling them, managing behaviour and supporting learning.

The role requires calm, patient support, strong teamwork and proactive communication with teachers and parents. Salary is 95-120 per day, with full-time hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm, immediate start.