Pastoral Support Team Member / Learning Mentor

SANZA Teaching Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated teaching organization in the City Of London is seeking a Pastoral Support Team Member to start from January 2025. This role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting student wellbeing and SEN education. Responsibilities include guiding students to develop emotional self-regulation and building meaningful relationships. The ideal candidate will be committed, enthusiastic, and experienced in working with children facing social and emotional challenges. Competitive daily rates and strong professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Strong professional development opportunities

Tailored support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Clear understanding of high-quality teaching and learning for SEN pupils.
• Strong track record in pastoral or SEN support roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support student wellbeing and improve their capacity to learn.
• Help students with emotional self-regulation and build trusting relationships.
• Guide students in reflecting on their actions and feelings.
• Be proactive in de-escalating behaviour using appropriate strategies.
• Build meaningful pastoral relationships to support personal development.

Skills

Committed

Enthusiastic

Resilient

Patient

Resourceful

Strong relationships

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Job description

Pastoral Support Team Member / Learning Mentor -

January - July 2025 : Temp to Perm - 140 per day

SANZA Teaching Agency is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a four-times Outstanding special school whose vision is ambitious, inclusive, and deeply rooted in transforming young lives. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity starting January, perfect for someone passionate about pastoral support, wellbeing, and SEN education.

About the School

This exceptional school:

• strives to be the best in the world at what it does
• offers staff the chance to go from good to excellent through high-quality development
• is respected locally and nationally across education and the creative sectors
• believes every pupil deserves the very best
• boasts a modern, well-resourced and inspiring work environment

The Role: Pastoral Support Team Member

As part of a committed and skilled Pastoral Support Team, you will:

• Use your strengths to support student wellbeing and improve their capacity to learn
• Help students develop emotional self-regulation and build positive, trusting relationships
• Guide students in reflecting on actions and feelings when things go wrong
• Develop a strong understanding of each student's SEND needs to support the reflect‑repair‑reconnect process
• Be proactive in de‑escalating behaviour using appropriate strategies and techniques
• Build meaningful pastoral relationships that support personal development
• Work collaboratively with the Pastoral Support Team Lead, teachers, and support staff to shape future learning through accurate, grounded assessments

Who We're Looking For

You will be someone who is:

• Committed, enthusiastic, flexible, and incredibly resilient
• Patient, calm, resourceful, and dedicated to promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing
• Able to form strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Passionate about the transformative potential of schools in young people's lives
• Experienced in working with children who have social, emotional, or behavioural needs
• Clear on your understanding of high‑quality teaching and learning for SEN pupils
• A team player with strong initiative and a willingness to learn
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• A strong track record within pastoral or SEN support roles is highly desirable.

About the Students

The students:

• are fantastic, unique, and full of potential-but not an "easy ride"!
• typically join from mainstream settings where large environments haven't worked for them
• stay until 16-17 before progressing to local colleges or training
• have a range of Learning Needs, SLCN, and Emotional Needs
• achieve qualifications up to GCSE/BTEC
• make significant academic, personal, and social progress during their time at the school

Additional Information

Small classes: 2 per year group, each with 11-12 students

30 lessons per week including assembly

A strong culture of professional development—afterschool CPD is part of the working week

A diverse team with experience across primary, secondary, special, AP, and FE

A National Support School championing excellence in education nationwide

Why Apply Through SANZA?

• Competitive daily rates
• Strong professional development opportunities
• Tailored support from a dedicated consultant

Send your CV to: (url removed)

Contact Stephanie Watson: (phone number removed)

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