Pastoral Support Worker

North East Combined Authority; Barnard Castle; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Terms and Conditions of Empl.

LGPS Pension Scheme

Up to 1 day leave for wellbeing

Lifestyle savings (discounts)

Discounted gym membership

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Teesdale School and Sixth Form is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join our caring community. You will work with pupils across Key Stages 3–4 and Post-16, building trusted relationships and supporting well-being, engagement and resilience to help students reach their potential.

The role involves collaboration with families, staff and external agencies. You will champion a supportive ethos, manage administrative tasks efficiently and help create a positive learning environment where

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and/or families in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
• Competent in data analysis to monitor student progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies.
• Provide guidance, encouragement and practical support to help overcome barriers to learning.
• Assist with pastoral care, wellbeing and resilience initiatives.
• Maintain records and contribute to safeguarding and DBS checks as required.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Data analysis

Experience with young people

Job description

Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Worker to join our dedicated team.

We have 700 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our small size means that you can really get to know your students; know who they are; their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and giving them a great start in life. Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and compassionate Pastoral Support Worker to join our supportive and caring school community. This rewarding role is central to helping students overcome barriers to learning, achieve their potential and develop and confidence and resilience to succeed.

You will build positive relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies; providing guidance, encouragement and practical support.

Our primary aim is for each young person to be both courageous and caring, resilient and determined as they strive for excellence, an active and well-rounded citizen with deep integrity and one who respects others and contributes positively to society.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experience’s excellenceevery day.

If you are committed to making a real difference in young people’s lives; we would like to hear from you.

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
• A supportive and effective governing body

We will offer you:

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Local Government Pension (for support staff) Scheme
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with young people and/or their families in a similar role
• Have excellent organisational skills
• Have a good level of administrative skills
• Have strong data analysis skills
• Have excellent communication skills

Deadline: Friday 20th November 2026 – 12noon

Interviews will take place week the following week

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and the Trust’sSafeguarding Policy which is available on our website.