Pastoral Support Worker - Secondary School - Ruislip - April 2026 start - Full-Time
Are you an experienced Pastoral Support Worker or behaviour mentor with a passion for supporting young people in a secondary school setting? Are you calm, resilient, and committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and thrive both emotionally and academically?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with welcoming and well-regarded secondary schools in Ruislip seeking a Pastoral Support Worker to join their pastoral and safeguarding teams on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP. This is a rewarding role at the heart of the school, supporting students' wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development.
Pastoral Support Worker - Role Overview As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students across KS3 and KS4, particularly those who require additional emotional, behavioural, or attendance support. Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing 1:1 and small group pastoral support for targeted students
* Supporting students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or social difficulties
* Building positive, trusting relationships to improve engagement and outcomes
* Working closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding leads, SENCOs, and attendance teams
* Supporting behaviour management strategies and restorative conversations
* Monitoring student progress, wellbeing, and attendance
* Liaising with parents/carers regarding student progress and concerns
* Supporting reintegration plans and early intervention strategies
* Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and following school policies at all times
Requirements
* Previous experience working in a secondary school setting (Essential)
* Experience supporting young people with SEMH, behavioural, or pastoral needs
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Calm, patient, and resilient approach
* Ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds
* Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What's on Offer
* A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Ruislip
* Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only
* A key role within the school's pastoral and safeguarding team
* Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' wellbeing and outcomes
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Potential for a long-term or permanent position
How to Apply If you are an experienced Pastoral Support Worker looking for a full-time opportunity in Ruislip starting ASAP, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley by emailing or calling (option 3).