Job Description

Pastoral Support Worker - Secondary School | Brent

Location: Brent, North West London
Start Date: ASAP / Rolling Start Dates
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only (Temporary, long-term with a potential for permanent placement)
Salary: £100-£120 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed emotionally, socially, and academically? Our partner secondary schools in Brent are seeking Pastoral Support Workers to join their teams through agency placements.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in youth work, behaviour support, or pastoral care to make a real difference in a school setting - with flexible start dates and the potential for long-term or permanent roles.

The Role:

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will work as part of the school's pastoral and safeguarding team to provide emotional, behavioural, and academic support to students who may be facing challenges inside or outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs
  • Promote positive behaviour and student wellbeing in and out of lessons
  • Monitor student attendance and punctuality, following up with families where necessary
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent role model
  • Support the school's safeguarding processes, working closely with the DSL and pastoral staff
  • Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful school environment

Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working with young people in a school, youth work, counselling or similar setting
  • A strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Calm, patient, and empathetic nature
  • Ability to manage behaviour and build rapport with students
  • A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

  • A full-time, long-term role starting ASAP.
  • A rewarding opportunity to work in a well-resourced, inclusive secondary school in Brent.
  • A supportive SEN team and access to ongoing training and development.
  • Competitive daily rate, based on qualifications and experience.
  • Convenient transport links across North-West London.

If you have experience in youth work, coaching, counselling or education, with a passion for working with vulnerable children and a desire to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV via the Apply button, or contact Elizabeth on 0207 845 5450 (option 3) or email elizabeth.topley@twrecruitment.com.

Tradewind Recruitment offers a variety of roles in schools across London - if this one isn't the perfect fit, we'd be happy to help you find one that is.