Pastoral Support Worker

Tradewind Recruitment; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker for a school-based Inclusion & Engagement Unit in West Kirby. The role involves providing vital support to pupils needing additional pastoral, behavioral, and emotional assistance. Candidates should have experience supporting young people with behavioral challenges and strong behavior management skills. This position offers competitive pay, paid weekly, and continuous support from a dedicated consultant. A commitment to safeguarding children is expected.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Access to CPD and behavior management training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Essential experience in supporting children or young people facing learning barriers.
• Strong behavior management skills needed to handle classroom situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pastoral support to pupils within the IEU.
• Support students with behavioral, emotional, and social needs.
• Assist with internal classroom cover as required.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with behavioral, emotional, or social needs

Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

Calm and empathetic approach

Ability to engage and motivate pupils

Education

Relevant qualifications in pastoral support, youth work, behavior management, or education

Job description

Job Title: Pastoral Support Worker - Inclusion & Engagement Unit (IEU)
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting young people who face barriers to learning and engagement? We are seeking a committed and resilient Pastoral Support Worker to join a school-based Inclusion & Engagement Unit (IEU) in the Wirral. This is a full-time role supporting pupils who require additional pastoral, behavioural, and emotional support to succeed in school.

You will work closely with the school's Pastoral Team, Inclusion Staff, and Senior Leadership Team, providing targeted support to pupils, assisting with internal cover when required, and helping students to reintegrate successfully into mainstream lessons.

About the Role

As a Pastoral Support Worker within the IEU, you will support pupils who are temporarily removed from mainstream classes or require an alternative learning environment. You will help pupils manage behaviour, regulate emotions, and develop positive attitudes towards learning, while ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain central to your practice.

The role will also include aspects of classroom cover, supporting learning continuity during staff absence and maintaining a calm, structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily pastoral support to pupils within the IEU
• Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social needs
• Assist with internal classroom cover as required, ensuring pupils remain on task
• Work with the pastoral team to identify barriers to learning and implement support strategies
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement with school life
• Support pupils with reintegration plans back into mainstream lessons
• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and senior leaders regarding pupil progress

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional, or social needs (essential)
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• A calm, empathetic, and consistent approach
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils who may be disengaged from education
• A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working within an IEU, alternative provision, or SEMH setting
• Relevant qualifications in pastoral support, youth work, behaviour management, or education
• Experience providing classroom or internal cover

Why Work Through Tradewind?

• Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• One of the North West's most recommended education agencies
• Free access to CPD and behaviour management training through The National College
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant experienced in pastoral and inclusion recruitment
• Opportunities for long-term placements and progression within schools across Merseyside

How to Apply

To apply or find out more, please click 'apply now' or send your CV and a brief cover letter to (url removed) as soon as possible.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.