Job Description

PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER - MATERNITY COVER

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed Pastoral Support Worker to join a highly successful and popular 11-19 secondary school in East London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Pastoral Support Worker who is dedicated to improving the well-being, behaviour, attendance, and academic outcomes of young people within a vibrant inner-city school community.

East London

Start Date: Monday 1st June 2026

Fixed-term maternity cover until March 2027

Term-time only - 36 hours per week

Salary: (£28,550 - £33,529 per annum)

Creative, inclusive and forward-thinking school environment

ABOUT THE ROLE - PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER:

The school is seeking a proactive, resilient, and highly motivated Pastoral Support Worker to play a key role in supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

The successful Pastoral Support Worker will work closely with Heads of Year, senior leaders, teaching staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure students are fully supported both academically and emotionally.

This is an incredibly rewarding role for a skilled Pastoral Support Worker who thrives on building positive relationships and helping young people achieve more than they thought possible.

THE SUCCESSFUL PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER WILL:

Support the running of the school's reset room alongside pastoral leaders

Work directly with students displaying challenging behaviour and disengagement from learning

Mentor key students and provide targeted pastoral interventions

Lead small group interventions and behaviour support programmes

Support high standards of behaviour, attitudes, attendance, and school culture

Investigate behavioural incidents, take statements, and support restorative approaches

Build strong relationships with parents/carers and external agencies

Support students during break times, lunchtimes, detentions, and enrichment activities

Maintain accurate pastoral records and contribute to safeguarding processes

Support students with reintegration, attendance, well-being, and academic engagement

THE IDEAL PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER WILL HAVE:

Previous experience working as a Pastoral Support Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, or similar role within a secondary school

Excellent behaviour management and communication skills

A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach

The ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

A proactive approach to safeguarding and student well-being

Experience working with vulnerable or disengaged students

A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed

WHY APPLY FOR THIS PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER ROLE?

Join a highly regarded and oversubscribed East London secondary school

Work within a supportive and experienced pastoral team

Be part of a school committed to inclusion, anti-racism, and student success

Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression

Dynamic and creative school environment with strong leadership support

Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day

SAFEGUARDING & COMPLIANCE:

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful Pastoral Support Worker will be required to undertake enhanced DBS checks and all pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

WHEN YOU APPLY WITH REESON EDUCATION, YOU RECEIVE:

Expert guidance from experienced education consultants

Ongoing support throughout your placement

Access to CPD and training opportunities

Priority access to future pastoral and behaviour support roles across LondonReeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07