Are you passionate about making a profound difference in the lives of young people, particularly those in special educational settings? We are actively seeking dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Workers to join Tradewind to support at Special Schools in the Scunthorpe area. This is a crucial role within the pastoral framework, where you will directly engage with students to offer essential emotional, social, and behavioural support, empowering them to flourish within their school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Work one-to-one and in small groups with students to support emotional wellbeing and personal development
Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families to create a safe and supportive school environment
Provide early intervention support for students at risk of disengagement or experiencing social/emotional difficulties
Assist with behaviour management and support implementation of pastoral care plans
Liaise with external agencies, safeguarding leads, and the wider pastoral team as appropriate
Support students during transition periods (e.g. Year 6 into Year 7, post-16 pathways)
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, or pastoral care setting
A strong understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and inclusion
Excellent communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging situations effectively
A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed academically and personally
Relevant qualifications in youth work, counselling, social care, or education are desirable but not essential
What the School Offers:
A supportive and inclusive environment with a strong pastoral ethos.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
A collaborative and experienced staff team.
As a Pastoral Support Worker for Tradewind, we can offer you:
Support for your professional development - Tradewind Recruitment are excited to announce that we are now partnered with the National College, meaning that you have access to exceptional learning opportunities at your leisure. We can support you take your in-class pedagogy to the next level.
Competitive rates of pay
A dedicated Education Consultant - We pride ourselves on good working relationships with all our candidates. We will be on hand to support you and work with you to secure the work you want.
£100 refer a friend reward if the educator has worked 20 days for Tradewind
If you feel like you would be suited for a Pastoral Support Worker role in the Scunthorpe area, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV using the applying button below, contact Elizabeth on (phone number removed) or send an email to (url removed)