Pastoral Support Worker in LS26

Vision for Education - Leeds/Bradford; Redcar; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is looking for a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join a primary school in Leeds. The role involves providing support to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, while implementing tailored behavior plans and working within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate must have prior experience with SEMH children and be committed to making a positive impact.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations.
• Confidence to deliver activities on a 1:1 and small group basis.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a small group or 1:1 basis.
• Implement individual behaviour plans (SEMH plans).
• Work as part of an established team in a Primary school.

Skills

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Proactive support

Job description

Pastoral Support Worker (Full Time)
Leeds (LS26)
£90 £100 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

April 2025 ongoing

The role
Vision for Education is currently recruiting a Pastoral Support Worker to join a Primary school in Leeds (LS26) to start on a Full-Time basis. Working in this Primary school as part of an established team, the desired Pastoral Support Worker will be working on a small group or 1:1 basis in supporting pupils with SEMH and SEN needs. The desired candidate will need to have had significant experience supporting with children with SEMH needs and a real desire to make a difference. You will support pupils in class as well as implement individual behaviour plans (SEMH plans) set by the SENCO and fellow members of the pastoral team.

This school has a good Ofsted rating and is a two-form school. It is at the heart of the community with inclusivity at the centre of everything they do.

Requirements
The desired Behaviour Mentor will:

• Be a role model to all
• Be able to de-escalate challenging situations
• Be proactive and support the engagement of pupils
• Be confident to deliver activities 1 to 1 and a small group basis
• Have a DBS on the Update Service

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

What we offer
As a Pastoral Support Worker, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a Pastoral Support Worker who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.