Pastoral Support Worker

• Secondary Teacher
• Posted 4 days ago
• Closes: July 15, 2026

First For Education

Pastoral Support Worker
First For Education are seeking a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Support Worker to join a High School in Birmingham supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

This is a full-time, long-term position, working with pupils who require additional support with learning, communication and personal development.
The school caters for pupils with a variety of needs and provides a highly supportive environment with experienced staff and access to specialist training, making it an excellent opportunity for a Pastoral Support Worker looking to develop their experience in a High School setting.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for SEN work and a caring, nurturing nature. Previous experience supporting individuals with Autism and learning disabilities is desirable. The role involves providing person-centred support to individuals with a range of additional needs, helping them achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

Pastoral Support Workers benefits:

• Competitive daily rate (£110 – 130) per day, dependent on experience)
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term stability
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Pastoral Support Worker role requirements:

• Providing pastoral and behavioural support to students across KS3 and KS4
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Supporting attendance, wellbeing, and safeguarding procedures
• Managing behaviour and helping create a positive learning environment
• Ability to build positive and consistent relationships with pupils
• A proactive and adaptable approach
• Willingness to support with personal care if required (training provided)
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

The successful Pastoral Support Worker will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  • Assist with both learning activities and personal development
  • Support pupils with communication, behaviour and engagement
  • Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
  • Work closely with teachers, SENCO and wider support staff
  • Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs

Interested in this Pastoral Support Worker job in Birmingham?
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Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

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We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.