A welcoming specialist school in Trowbridge, Wiltshire is looking to recruit a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to support children aged 5-16 with Autism, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and additional learning needs. This Pastoral Support Worker role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working within a nurturing educational environment alongside experienced teachers, pastoral staff, therapists, and SEN professionals.
As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will provide emotional and behavioural support to children both inside and outside the classroom. You will help children regulate their emotions, develop confidence and resilience, manage challenging situations, encourage positive behaviour, and build strong, trusting relationships. The Pastoral Support Worker will also support children during unstructured parts of the school day, deliver targeted pastoral interventions, promote attendance and engagement, and work collaboratively with staff to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
This Pastoral Support Worker position is ideal for individuals considering future careers in education, youth work, social work, counselling, psychology, or mental health support. The experience gained as a Pastoral Support Worker will provide valuable insight into supporting vulnerable children while developing key skills in behaviour management, safeguarding, communication, and pastoral care.
Why Apply?
Gain hands-on experience supporting children with Autism, SEMH, and additional needs.
Work alongside experienced teachers, pastoral teams, therapists, and SEN professionals.
Develop practical skills in behaviour support, emotional wellbeing, and safeguarding.
Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, counsellors, social workers, psychologists, and youth workers.
£85-£110 per day.This Pastoral Support Worker opportunity is perfect for someone who is patient, empathetic, and passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of young people. Every day will bring new opportunities to support pupils in reaching their potential while developing valuable experience within a specialist education setting.
If you are looking to begin or develop your career supporting children with additional needs, this Pastoral Support Worker role in Trowbridge, Wiltshire offers the ideal opportunity to gain meaningful experience and build a successful career within education or mental health.
Apply today for this Pastoral Support Worker opportunity in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and take the next step towards a rewarding career supporting children and young people.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Salary description
£85.00 - £110.00 per day