Wellbeing & Pastoral Support Staff

Your new company Hays Education is working in partnership with a range of inclusive and supportive secondary schools across London. With an increasing focus on student wellbeing and mental health, schools are seeking dedicated Wellbeing & Pastoral Support Staff to help students thrive both academically and personally. Your new role As a Wellbeing & Pastoral Support staff member, you will play a key role in supporting students' emotional, social, and behavioural development. You will work closely with pupils who may be experiencing challenges such as anxiety, low confidence, or difficulty engaging with school life.This role may involve working 1:1 with students or supporting small groups within a pastoral or inclusion setting.Your responsibilities will include: • Providing pastoral and emotional support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4 • Supporting pupils with mental health and wellbeing needs, including anxiety and low mood • Building positive and trusting relationships to improve engagement and attendance • Delivering or supporting intervention sessions focused on wellbeing and resilience • Helping students develop coping strategies and positive behaviours • Working closely with Heads of Year, SENCOs, and safeguarding teams • Promoting a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will: • Have experience working with young people in a pastoral, wellbeing, or support capacity • Be patient, empathetic, and resilient in your approach • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills • Be confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation • Be passionate about supporting student wellbeing and inclusion • Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check • Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, counselling, or care settings is highly desirable. What you'll get in return • Competitive daily rates of pay • Opportunities to work within supportive secondary school environments • Flexible working options to suit your availability • Long-term roles with potential for permanent opportunities • Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant • Access to CPD and training focused on mental health and pastoral care What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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