Pastoral Support Worker

Academics Ltd; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in London is recruiting a Pastoral Support Worker for a welcoming secondary school in Ealing, West London. You will support students' wellbeing, safeguarding and attendance while running the student reception.

The role suits graduates, Teaching Assistants or those with reception/attendance experience who are passionate about helping young people and contributing to a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine commitment to wellbeing and education of young people.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support students' wellbeing, safeguarding and attendance.
• Manage day-to-day running of the student reception.
• Collaborate with pastoral and attendance staff to support pupils.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Administrative skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality handling

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Pastoral Support Worker

Secondary School | Ealing, West London

Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum
Contract: Long-term, Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

Location: Ealing, West London

Are you a confident, caring and organised individual with experience working with young people? Are you looking to build your experience within a supportive secondary school environment?

Academics are currently recruiting for a Pastoral Support Worker to join a welcoming secondary school in Ealing, West London. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate, Teaching Assistant, pastoral professional or candidate with student reception/attendance experience who is passionate about supporting young people.

The Role

Working closely with the Head of Pastoral and Attendance Officer, you will play an important role in supporting students' wellbeing, safeguarding and attendance, whilst also taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the student reception.

The Ideal Pastoral Support Worker:

The successful Pastoral Support Worker will be confident communicating with students, parents and staff and will have a calm, professional and approachable manner. Previous experience within a school, education, pastoral, attendance, reception or youth-focused environment would be highly advantageous.

This role would also suit a graduate or experienced Teaching Assistant looking to develop their career within pastoral support and school administration at an excellent school in Ealing.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people's wellbeing and education
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Good IT and administrative skills
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of accurate record keeping
• Prior pastoral support worker experience desired but not required

Why Work with Academics?

• Competitive salary of up to £31,000 per annum
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school
• Excellent opportunity to develop pastoral, attendance and safeguarding experience
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to further education and school-based opportunities

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy