Pastoral Mentor - Walsall Area(School-Based Pastoral & Wellbeing Support) Full-Time Immediate StartAre you passionate about supporting young people with their wellbeing, behaviour and emotional development? A secondary school in the Walsall area is seeking a committed Pastoral Mentor to provide daily guidance, encouragement and structured support to pupils who need an additional trusted adult in school.This role is ideal for individuals with experience in youth work, pastoral care, behaviour mentoring, SEMH support, residential care, sports coaching, or community roles who want to make a difference in an education setting.? Job Title: Pastoral Mentor / Pastoral Support Assistant? Location: Walsall (and surrounding areas)? Start Date: ASAP? Sector: Pastoral Support SEMH Secondary Education? Hours: Full-time, school hours (Mon-Fri)About the Role - Pastoral Support in WalsallThis role focuses on improving pupils' emotional wellbeing, engagement in learning and day-to-day routines. You'll work closely with students who may struggle with anxiety, behaviour, confidence or social challenges.You will: Provide daily 1:1 pastoral mentoringSupport pupils with emotional regulation and wellbeingBuild strong, trusted relationships with vulnerable learnersEncourage positive behaviour, decision-making and resilienceHelp pupils reintegrate into lessons and maintain routinesMonitor wellbeing plans, behaviour logs and pastoral interventionsLiaise with teachers, pastoral teams and safeguarding leadsCreate a safe, supportive space for pupils to talk openly This is a rewarding role where your consistency and care can transform a young person's school experience.What Schools in Walsall Are Looking ForYou don't need previous school experience - transferable skills matter most.Ideal backgrounds include: Youth mentoring / youth offendingResidential childcare or social careBehaviour support / SEMH rolesSports coaching or community workMental health supportSchool pastoral or safeguarding teams Key personal qualities: calm, patient, nurturing, reliable, and able to build rapport quickly.Why Apply? Work within a supportive school in the Walsall areaCompetitive weekly payFull-time role with good work-life balanceOngoing pastoral and safeguarding trainingClear progression routes (Pastoral Manager, SEMH Mentor, Family Support Worker) Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk