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Pastoral Support Worker
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ 95 - 125 / Day
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Pastoral Support Worker - Secondary Schools - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Do you have a passion for supporting young people's wellbeing, behaviour, and personal growth?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact every single day?
We're recruiting Pastoral Support Workers to join caring and inclusive secondary schools across Northampton from ASAP or January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with students who may need extra guidance with attendance, emotional wellbeing, or behaviour-helping them to feel supported, understood, and ready to achieve their best.
About the Role:
As a Pastoral Support Worker, you'll be a key member of the school's wellbeing team, providing practical and emotional support to students both in and out of the classroom. You'll help maintain a safe, positive learning environment and build trusting relationships that enable young people to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver 1:1 and small-group pastoral interventions to support emotional and social development
Support attendance, punctuality, and behaviour strategies through regular check-ins and monitoring
Act as a trusted adult for students who need additional emotional or behavioural support
Assist in managing reflection or reset rooms to promote restorative approaches
Work with staff and parents to address barriers to learning and wellbeing
Contribute to safeguarding processes by identifying and escalating concerns appropriately
Promote inclusion, respect, and resilience across the school community
Who We're Looking For:
Experience working with young people in education, youth work, mentoring, or a similar setting
A calm, empathetic, and confident approach to managing behaviour and emotional needs
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Professionalism and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues
A positive team player who's passionate about student wellbeing and inclusion
Understanding of safeguarding practices (training can be provided)
What You'll Gain:
A full-time role with potential to become permanent
Weekly pay at competitive rates
Access to free CPD, including safeguarding, mental health, and behaviour management training
A supportive school environment with strong pastoral and leadership teams
Dedicated guidance from an experienced education recruitment consultant
The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people every day
Make a Difference This Academic Year
If you're compassionate, motivated, and ready to help students overcome challenges to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become a Pastoral Support Worker in one of our Northampton secondary schools, starting ASAP or from January 2026Before You Apply
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