A specialist school in Chippenham is seeking a caring and proactive Pastoral Support Worker to join its wider support team. You will work with children aged 5-16, including children with Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, emotional regulation difficulties and additional learning needs.
As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will focus on the individual child rather than simply responding to behaviour. You will build strong relationships, understand the challenges children may be experiencing and provide practical encouragement to help them feel more secure, confident and ready to engage with school.
The Role
The Pastoral Support Worker will provide targeted support across the school day, helping children manage emotional, social and behavioural challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group pastoral support based on individual children's needs.
Building consistent, positive relationships with children and becoming a trusted adult.
Supporting children to recognise and communicate their emotions.
Helping children develop emotional regulation, resilience and coping strategies.
Providing reassurance and guidance during periods of anxiety, frustration or emotional dysregulation.
Encouraging positive behaviour, appropriate communication and respectful relationships.
Supporting children during break times, lunchtimes, transitions and other less structured parts of the school day.
Helping children overcome social and emotional barriers that may affect their learning.
Encouraging attendance, engagement and positive participation in school life.
Supporting targeted pastoral and wellbeing activities.
About You
We are looking for a Pastoral Support Worker who is:
Compassionate, patient and emotionally resilient.
Naturally approachable and confident building relationships with children.
Passionate about child development, emotional wellbeing and inclusion.
Calm and consistent when supporting children through challenging situations.
Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
A good listener with strong communication skills.
Why Become a Pastoral Support Worker?
This Pastoral Support Worker role provides meaningful hands-on experience for individuals considering careers in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Youth Work, Teaching, Mental Health or Special Educational Needs.
Throughout the role, you will develop valuable skills in:
Pastoral mentoring and emotional support.
Positive behaviour approaches.
Emotional regulation and wellbeing.
Communication and active listening.
Safeguarding and professional boundaries.
Supporting children with Autism and SEMH needs.For an aspiring Pastoral Support Worker, this experience provides a valuable understanding of the different factors that can influence children's behaviour, wellbeing, relationships and engagement with education.
What We Offer
This Pastoral Support Worker opportunity provides:
£85-£110 per day, depending on experience.
PAYE weekly pay.
Full-time, Monday-Friday opportunities.
September 2026 start.
A supportive specialist school environment in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
Hands-on experience supporting children aged 5-16.
Experience working with children with Autism, SEMH and additional needs.
Make a Difference as a Pastoral Support Worker
As a Pastoral Support Worker, you can have a significant influence on a child's experience of school. By providing consistency, encouragement and a safe space to talk, you can help children develop the confidence to manage challenges and take positive steps forward..
If you are looking for a Pastoral Support Worker position where you can develop valuable professional skills while supporting children with additional needs, this opportunity in Chippenham, Wiltshire could be the ideal next step. Apply today!
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