Pastoral Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Pastoral Support Workers to enhance the emotional wellbeing of students. This role is crucial for fostering personal development and ensuring that vulnerable pupils feel safe and supported in their educational journey. You will build trusted relationships, provide targeted help, and collaborate with various stakeholders to address the needs of students at risk of disengagement. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of young people, where your contributions will be valued and impactful. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of students in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience in school, care, or mental health settings is essential.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and pastoral responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with pupils to improve engagement and attendance.
• Monitor pupil welfare and liaise with external agencies as needed.
• Support mental health interventions and attend safeguarding meetings.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding policies

Ability to handle sensitive situations

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualifications in social care

Qualifications in youth work

Qualifications in mental health

Qualifications in education

Job description

Location: Manchester
Pay: £89 - £100 per day
Contract: Full-time, term-time only (Monday-Friday)
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025

We are recruiting on behalf of a group of secondary schools looking for passionate and caring Pastoral Support Workers to join their student welfare teams. This role focuses on the personal development and emotional wellbeing of pupils across KS3 and KS4, particularly those at risk of disengagement, poor attendance, or family breakdown.

You will act as a key contact for vulnerable pupils, build trusted relationships, and provide targeted early help support within a school-based setting. You'll play a vital role in ensuring that all students feel safe, included, and heard.

Responsibilities:

• Build consistent relationships with identified pupils to improve self-esteem, attendance and school engagement
• Monitor and report on pupil welfare concerns, attendance patterns, and family challenges
• Liaise with external agencies including Early Help, CAMHS, and social services when required
• Provide daily check-ins, mentoring, and coaching sessions
• Support delivery of behaviour and mental health interventions
• Attend multi-agency and safeguarding meetings, supporting referrals and follow-ups
• Support school-led parenting and family engagement strategies

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a school, care, mental health or family support setting
• A strong understanding of safeguarding policies and pastoral responsibilities in schools
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to handle sensitive or complex situations
• An understanding of the social and emotional issues faced by young people today
• Level 2 or 3 qualifications in social care, youth work, mental health or education (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with students, staff, families and professionals

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken.