Job Description

Pastoral Support Worker - Secondary School

Location: Waltham Forest, East London
Daily Rate: 108 - 120 per day
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term Potential Permanent Opportunity
Start: Immediate Start Available
Accessible from: Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford, Woodford, Wanstead, Redbridge, Newham, Hackney and surrounding East London areas.

Long Term Futures is currently seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused Pastoral Support Worker to join a vibrant secondary school in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is committed to helping young people succeed by providing guidance, encouragement, and support with their social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Working as part of the school's wider pastoral team, you will play an important role in supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them overcome challenges that may impact their education and engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, SEN staff, safeguarding leads, and families to ensure students are able to access learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Duties

• Providing one-to-one and small-group pastoral support to students across the school.
• Supporting pupils who may be experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or attendance-related difficulties.
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor to help students develop confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.
• Assisting with behaviour interventions and restorative approaches to promote positive conduct.
• Encouraging improved attendance, punctuality, and engagement with school life.
• Recording and monitoring student progress, welfare concerns, and behavioural outcomes.
• Liaising with parents, carers, teaching staff, and external professionals where appropriate.
• Delivering targeted mentoring programmes and intervention sessions.
• Contributing to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive school culture.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, mentoring, pastoral, or support capacity.
• Knowledge of the challenges facing secondary-aged students and strategies to support them effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students and staff.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach when managing challenging situations.
• A genuine commitment to improving the well-being and educational experience of young people.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary support team.
• An Enhanced DBS registered (Child Workforce) on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Join Long Term Futures?

• Attractive weekly pay with competitive daily rates.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to free CPD, safeguarding, and professional development training.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions.
• Streamlined registration and compliance process.
• Access to a broad network of schools across London.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and would like to be considered for this Pastoral Support Worker position in Waltham Forest, click Apply Now and submit your CV.

Successful applicants will be invited to complete an initial registration and safeguarding process before attending a school-based interview or trial placement.

By submitting your application, you consent to Long Term Futures processing your personal information for recruitment purposes. Your details will be handled in accordance with data protection legislation and will not be shared without your permission unless required as part of the recruitment process.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment checks.