Salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications A Pastoral Care Support Worker plays a key role in supporting students' social, emotional, and overall wellbeing. They help young people navigate challenges both in and out of school-through one-on-one support, group work, and by being a trusted, consistent presence. Whether addressing mental health, behavior, friendships, or major life transitions, they build strong relationships to keep students engaged, confident, and ready to thrive. Your New Role: Offer daily pastoral and emotional support to help students feel seen, heard, and valued. Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may be at risk of disengagement. Support students' reintegration into structured yet individualized learning routines after periods of absence or disruption. Monitor attendance, behaviour s, and emotional wellbeing, flagging concerns to senior staff/safeguarding lead promptly You will be: Experienced working with SEND children / young people in education, youth work, pastoral, or care settings A calm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach to behaviour and emotional support Understanding of trauma-informed practice and the unique needs of learners with SEMH challenges &65039; A Strong communicator with de-escalation skills, with the ability to build trust and diffuse tension ✅ Hold a valid DBS on the update service, or a willingness to complete a DBS check ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About ABC Teachers ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and What ABC Teachers offer As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.