Job Description

Pastoral Support Staff - Barking & Dagenham

Start Date: September 2025
Location: Barking & Dagenham Borough
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals for Pastoral Support roles across schools in Barking & Dagenham. These roles focus on improving student wellbeing, attendance, and emotional resilience by offering dedicated pastoral care within school environments.

You Will Be Responsible For:

  • Supporting the emotional, social, and behavioural development of vulnerable students
  • Building trusted relationships and helping students manage personal challenges
  • Liaising with families, safeguarding leads, and external agencies when needed
  • Promoting inclusion, engagement, and a positive school experience

Ideal Backgrounds Include:

  • School pastoral roles, family support work, social care, or youth engagement
  • Strong safeguarding awareness and emotional intelligence
  • A calm, supportive, and confidential manner

To apply, please email Blake at: blake.simpson@twrecruitment.com