Job Description

The Role: Essential Pastoral Support in Secondary Education

We seek a resilient and empathetic individual to join our bustling secondary school, providing direct, practical, and emotional support to students (aged 11-16) who face barriers to learning due to social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) challenges.

What You Will Do:

  • Provide 1:1 and Group Support: Offer tailored interventions, mentorship, and support sessions to students struggling with anxiety, attendance, behaviour, or emotional regulation.

  • Safeguarding and Welfare: Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to monitor student welfare, identify concerns, and implement necessary support plans (including EHCPs and Pastoral Support Plans).

  • Liaise with Families & Agencies: Act as a key link between the school, parents/carers, and external support services (e.g., CAMHS, Social Services) to ensure a cohesive support network.

  • Promote Inclusion: Help reintegrate students who have faced exclusion or extended absence, championing a nurturing and inclusive school culture.

  • Crisis Management: Be the first point of contact for students experiencing emotional distress or crisis, applying de-escalation techniques effectively.

Is This Role for You?

We are looking for someone who has the experience and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced school environment.

Essential Requirements:

  • Relevant Experience: Significant experience working with children and young people (aged 11+) in an educational, social care, youth work, or residential setting.

  • Knowledge of SEMH: A strong understanding of the impact of trauma, SEMH needs, and challenging behaviour on a child's learning and wellbeing.

  • Qualifications: A relevant qualification (e.g., Social Work, Youth Work, Counselling, or equivalent experience) is highly desirable.

  • Safeguarding Commitment: Unwavering commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children.

Apply for an ASAP / January 2026 Start!

If you are a proactive and dedicated Child Support Worker looking for your next challenge in a supportive secondary school, we encourage you to apply immediately. We are keen to secure the right candidate for either an immediate start or an official January 2026 induction.

Click 'Apply Now' or email rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.