Primary Pastoral Support Worker (Alternative Provision)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Leyland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier PAYE pay

Free CPD courses & webinars

Preston office local support

Referral schemes

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is partnering with a Primary Alternative Provision in the Leyland area to recruit a Pastoral Support Worker. You will provide daily emotional support and mentoring to primary pupils with SEMH in a specialist setting.

The role requires resilience, empathy, and a calm approach under pressure, with DBS updated service preferred. Pay is via PAYE with access to extensive CPD and local consultant support in Lancashire.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged children with SEMH, or in PRU/AP settings.
• Relevant childcare/education qualifications are advantageous.
• Vetting: Enhanced DBS with Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pastoral care, check-ins, and mentoring to vulnerable pupils.
• Apply positive behavior strategies and de-escalation techniques tailored to young children.
• Support teaching staff with alternative and life-skills based curriculums.
• Safeguard pupils in line with KCSIE and school policies.
• Maintain open communication with staff, agency consultants, and parents where appropriate.

Skills

Resilience

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Youth Justice

Psychology degrees

Job description

Primary Pastoral Support Worker (Alternative Provision)

Location: Leyland area, Lancashire (easily accessible via the M6 and local transport)

Provision Type: Primary Alternative Provision / Specialist SEMH Provision (Key Stage 1 & 2)

Contract Type: Long-Term Supply / Temp-to-Perm (ASAP Start)

Pay Rate: £95 - £125 per day

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (School hours)

Tradewind Recruitment is working alongside a dedicated Primary Alternative Provision in the Leyland area to find an empathetic and driven Pastoral Support Worker. This specialist setting caters to primary-aged children (Key Stages 1 and 2) who have been excluded from mainstream education or require targeted Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support.

As a leading education recruitment agency, Tradewind is committed to supporting your career, offering exceptional local expertise, competitive pay, and access to free accredited professional development (CPD).

Key Responsibilities

• Pastoral Care & Mentoring: Provide daily emotional support, check-ins, and mentoring to vulnerable primary pupils.
• Behavior Management: Utilize positive behavior support strategies, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic approaches tailored to young children.
• Engagement & Activity Support: Assist teaching staff in delivering alternative, creative, and life-skills-based primary curriculums.
• Safeguarding: Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with school policies and statutory guidelines (KCSIE).
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open communication lines with teaching staff, agency consultants, and where appropriate, parents/carers.

Candidate Requirements

Experience: Previous experience supporting primary-aged children, specifically those with SEMH, challenging behavior, or trauma backgrounds (experience within a PRU, AP, or SEND primary school is highly desirable).

Attributes: Resilience, boundless patience, empathy, and a calm, nurturing approach under pressure.

Qualifications: Relevant childcare, youth work, or health and social care qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Youth Justice, or Psychology degrees) are a distinct advantage.

Vetting: Must hold a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one through Tradewind).

Why Register with Tradewind?

• Top-tier pay rates through PAYE.
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses and webinars via our partnership with The National College.
• Dedicated local consultants based in the Preston office who understand the Lancashire education market.
• Generous referral schemes and ongoing career support.