Job Description
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Pastoral Support Worker – Secondary School – Camden – September 2026 Start – Full-Time
Are you an experienced Pastoral Support Worker or Behaviour Mentor looking to secure your next role for September 2026 in a vibrant, diverse secondary school? Are you calm, resilient, and committed to helping young people overcome barriers and thrive both emotionally and academically?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with inclusive and well-regarded secondary schools in Camden, seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join their pastoral and safeguarding teams on a full-time, long-term basis from September 2026. This is a key role where you will have a direct impact on students’ wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development from the start of the academic year.
Pastoral Support Worker – Role Overview
In this role, you will support students across KS3 and KS4, particularly those facing emotional, behavioural, or attendance challenges. You will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group pastoral support for targeted students
- Support students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, and social difficulties
- Build strong, trusting relationships to improve engagement and outcomes
- Work closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding leads, SENCOs, and attendance teams
- Deliver behaviour support strategies and lead restorative conversations
- Monitor student progress, wellbeing, and attendance
- Liaise with parents/carers to support student development
- Support reintegration plans and early intervention strategies
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times
Requirements
- Previous experience in a secondary school setting (essential)
- Proven experience supporting students with SEMH or behavioural needs
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Ability to build rapport with students from diverse urban backgrounds
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service xwzovoh (or willingness to apply)
What’s on Offer
- A supportive and inclusive Camden secondary school environment
- Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only
- A central role within a committed pastoral and safeguarding team
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact from the start of the academic year
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Potential for a long-term or permanent position
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Pastoral Support Worker looking to secure a rewarding role for September 2026 in Camden, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at or call (option 3).
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