Pastoral Support Workers

Tradewind Recruitment; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking dedicated Pastoral Support Workers in the Scunthorpe area to help students in special schools. This role involves providing emotional and behavioral support, building positive relationships, and assisting students during critical transitions. The successful candidates will be part of a supportive environment that offers opportunities for professional development and competitive pay.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated Education Consultant

100 refer a friend reward

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational or pastoral settings is required.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and emotional wellbeing.
• Commitment to helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional wellbeing and personal development of students.
• Build relationships with students and families.
• Assist behavior management and implement pastoral care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Relevant qualifications in youth work, counselling, or education

Job description

Are you passionate about making a profound difference in the lives of young people, particularly those in special educational settings? We are actively seeking dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Workers to join Tradewind to support at Special Schools in the Scunthorpe area. This is a crucial role within the pastoral framework, where you will directly engage with students to offer essential emotional, social, and behavioural support, empowering them to flourish within their school environment.

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.

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 the Scunthorpe area, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV using the applying button below, contact Elizabeth on (phone number removed) or send an email to (url removed)