Pastoral Support Assistant

Pastoral Mentor - Barking & Dagenham Be the reason a young person doesn't give up. In Barking & Dagenham, schools are full of potential, personality and resilience. But for some students, education isn't straightforward. That's where you come in. We're looking for a Pastoral Mentor who understands that behaviour is communication and that consistency changes outcomes. What you'll actually be doing: Supporting students 1:1 who are at risk of exclusion or disengagement Helping pupils regulate emotions and rebuild confidence Working closely with safeguarding, SEN and senior leadership teams Supporting attendance, punctuality and behaviour improvement plans Being a calm, steady presence in moments of crisis The young people need someone who: Is firm, fair and emotionally intelligent Doesn't take behaviour personally Can build trust without lowering standards Understands SEMH, trauma-informed practice or challenging environments Brings resilience, humour and patience in equal measure Ideal backgrounds: Youth work Behaviour mentoring Psychology or criminology graduates Support work PRU or alternative provision experience Sports coaching with mentoring experience Why Barking & Dagenham? Schools here are community-driven, diverse and ambitious. Leadership teams understand that pastoral support isn't "extra" - it's essential. You won't be an add-on. You'll be part of the strategy. What you gain: Real safeguarding and multi-agency exposure Experience highly valued in social work, counselling, education or youth justice careers The opportunity to make measurable impact - not just tick boxes If your looking for a role to work in pastoral work in schools, Apply today