You do not need formal teaching qualifications for this role.
The Role & Impact
Operating inside a collaborative pastoral hub, you will work directly with young people facing complex social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges or attendance barriers.
Targeted Behaviour Mentoring: Run structured 1:1 or small-group mentoring sessions to build emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience.
Crisis De-escalation: Respond safely and proactively to behavioural incidents, using trauma-informed approaches to help students calm down and successfully reintegrate into learning.
In-Classroom Re-engagement: Support pupils directly within standard lessons to keep them focused, tracking their success alongside the school's SENCo and Year Heads.
Family Liaison: Work with parents, care structures, and external agencies to ensure a supportive, unified approach to the child's welfare.
Who Makes an Exceptional Pastoral Professional?
This role requires a unique balance of a thick skin and a big heart. We strongly welcome applications from individuals with transferable backgrounds, including:
Youth Work / Youth Justice: Experience navigating community challenges or mentoring disengaged youth.
Sports Coaching / Outdoor Instruction: Individuals with an excellent physical presence who naturally establish clear boundaries through positive group dynamics.
Ex-Military / Service Personnel: Leaders who excel in high-pressure environments and model stability and routine.
Psychology / Criminology Graduates: High-potential graduates looking to gain critical field experience before pursuing educational psychology or specialised SEND careers.
What We Look For
Practical experience managing challenging behaviours in youth, care, or community coaching settings.
A strong baseline understanding of (or a deep desire to learn) trauma-informed practice, ADHD, ASC, and adolescent mental health..
An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process a new one immediately).
What's in It for You?
Funded Professional Development: Complete fully certified training pathways including Team Teach (positive de-escalation methods), Safeguarding Level 2, and Mental Health First Aid.
A Team that Has Your Back: Regular clinical debriefs, shared resources, and a highly supportive staff room environment.
How to Apply
Please submit an up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant mentoring or behavioural support experience
Salary description
£121.00 - £133.00 per day