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 (url removed) or calling (phone number removed) (option 3).