Job Description

Pastoral Support Worker - Secondary School - Camden - ASAP Start

Are you passionate about supporting the wellbeing and personal development of young people?

Would you like to make a real difference in a diverse and inclusive secondary school setting?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a forward-thinking secondary school in Camden seeking a dedicated and empathetic Pastoral Support Worker to join their team ASAP. This is a full-time, long-term position (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm), ideal for graduates or experienced support staff looking to make a meaningful impact in education.

Pastoral Support Worker - Role Overview

  • Provide emotional, social, and behavioural support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

  • Work closely with the Pastoral Team, SENCO, and Safeguarding Lead to support students with additional needs or wellbeing concerns.

  • Offer one-to-one mentoring to help students build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.

  • Support with attendance, punctuality, and behaviour monitoring.

  • Help manage challenging situations using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.

  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing school culture.

Requirements

  • A recent graduate (Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, or related discipline) or experience working with young people in an educational, youth, or social care setting.

  • A calm, patient, and understanding approach.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Resilient, adaptable, and able to remain professional under pressure.

  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What's on Offer

  • A supportive, inclusive secondary school in Camden.

  • Full-time, long-term position - Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

  • Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience and qualifications.

  • Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.

  • Excellent experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or counselling.

If you're passionate about student wellbeing and pastoral care, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Apply now with your CV, or contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.topley@twrecruitment.com or call 0207 845 5450 (option 3) for more information.

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