Job Description

Pastoral Support Assistant - Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest, East London | Full-Time | September 2026 | £100-£115 per day | Term Time Only

Do you enjoy supporting young people beyond the classroom and helping them thrive both academically and personally?

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting for a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join a thriving secondary school in Waltham Forest this September.

This role is perfect for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys working with students, building positive relationships and helping create an environment where every young person feels safe, supported and motivated to succeed.

The Role

Working as part of the school's experienced pastoral team, you'll provide day-to-day support for students across Years 7-11.

You'll help improve attendance, encourage positive behaviour, support student wellbeing and work closely with Heads of Year to resolve any issues affecting students' education.

No two days are the same, making this a highly rewarding and varied role.

Main Duties

Support students with attendance and punctuality

Build strong relationships with pupils and families

Deliver mentoring and wellbeing sessions

Promote positive behaviour throughout the school

Assist with safeguarding and pastoral initiatives

Help students overcome barriers to learning

Support reintegration following absences

Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff

About You

The successful applicant will have:

Experience working with secondary-aged young people

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational ability

Empathy, patience and resilience

Confidence managing challenging situations

A proactive attitude towards student wellbeing

Previous experience within schools, youth work, mentoring or support services would be highly beneficial.

About the School

This welcoming Waltham Forest secondary school places student wellbeing at the centre of everything it does.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative working culture.

Why Register with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment offers more than simply finding your next role.

You'll receive:

Competitive PAYE weekly pay

Free CPD courses through The National College

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term career guidance

Exclusive access to education vacancies

Interview preparation

Referral bonuses

Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you're passionate about improving outcomes for young people, apply today to join this fantastic pastoral team