Pastoral Support Specialist - Secondary School

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking enthusiastic, caring and committed Pastoral Team Members to support secondary schools across Northampton and surrounding areas.

You will provide day-to-day pastoral and emotional support, build trusting relationships with students, and collaborate with teachers and families to improve attendance and engagement. This role focuses on safeguarding and creating a safe, supportive school environment for young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in school/youth/community settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Confidence supporting students with behavioural or emotional needs.
• Genuine commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day pastoral and emotional support to students.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Support students with their behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral leaders, SEN staff and families where appropriate.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and positive social skills.
• Support students facing challenges both inside and outside of school.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive school environment.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Strong communication

Calm and patient

Relationship building

Behavioural/emotional support

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training

Job description

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking enthusiastic, caring and committed Pastoral Team Members to support secondary schools across Northampton and surrounding areas.

You will provide day-to-day pastoral and emotional support, build trusting relationships with students, and collaborate with teachers and families to improve attendance and engagement. This role focuses on safeguarding and creating a safe, supportive school environment for young people.