Pastoral Support Worker. Job in Harrow Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Support Worker for a secondary school in Harrow. The role involves providing emotional and social support to students, promoting wellbeing and positive relationships within the school community. Join a dedicated pastoral team and contribute to the success of young people in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated Education Consultant

£100 refer a friend reward

Opportunities for professional training

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational settings.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and emotional wellbeing.
• Ability to manage challenging situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support students with emotional and personal development.
• Build relationships to create a supportive environment.
• Assist in behaviour management and implement care plans.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Education

Relevant qualifications in youth work, counselling, social care, or education

Job description

Job Title: Pastoral Support Worker
Location: Secondary School - Harrow, Greater London
Salary: 100 - 110 a day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their lives?

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Workers to join committed teams at secondary schools in Harrow. This is a vital role within the pastoral team, working directly with students to provide emotional, social, and behavioural support to help them thrive in school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work one-to-one and in small groups with students to support emotional wellbeing and personal development

• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families to create a safe and supportive school environment

• Provide early intervention support for students at risk of disengagement or experiencing social/emotional difficulties

• Assist with behaviour management and support implementation of pastoral care plans

• Liaise with external agencies, safeguarding leads, and the wider pastoral team as appropriate

• Support students during transition periods (e.g. Year 6 into Year 7, post-16 pathways)

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, or pastoral care setting

• A strong understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and inclusion

• Excellent communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging situations effectively

• A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed academically and personally

• Relevant qualifications in youth work, counselling, social care, or education are desirable but not essential

What the School Offers:

• A supportive and inclusive environment with a strong pastoral ethos.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A collaborative and experienced staff team.

• Well-connected location with great transport links across North London.

As a Pastoral Support Worker for Tradewind, we can offer you:

• Support for your professional development - Tradewind Recruitment are excited to announce that we are now partnered with the National College, meaning that you have access to exceptional learning opportunities at your leisure. We can support you take your in-class pedagogy to the next level.
• Competitive rates of pay
• A dedicated Education Consultant - We pride ourselves on good working relationships with all our candidates. We will be on hand to support you and work with you to secure the work you want.
• 100 refer a friend reward if the educator has worked 20 days for Tradewind

If you feel like you would be suited for a Pastoral Support Worker role in Harrow, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV using the applying button below, contact Elizabeth on (phone number removed) (option 3) or send an email to (url removed)

We also offer supply, short-term and long-term work in secondary schools for TAs, LSAs, Office Staff, Technicians and many other roles - we would be more than happy to discuss any of these roles with you! Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss any of these opportunities.