Pastoral Support Worker - Barnet

Pastoral Support Worker – Barnet – Secondary School – ASAP or September 2025 Start

Salary: P14-18 (£32,454 - £34,416 FTE) (£27,759 - £29,437 pro rata) Dependent on Experience Contract: Fixed (Maternity Cover)
School Type: Secondary School (11–18)
Start date: ASAP or September 2025
Location: Barnet

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Pastoral Support Worker to join a vibrant and inclusive all-boys secondary school in the heart of Barnet. This vital role supports our vision for inclusion and well-being across the school, focusing on delivering high-quality interventions for some of our most vulnerable students.

The Role:
We are seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting students’ personal and emotional development
• Committed to having a real, lasting impact on students’ school experience every day
• Enthusiastic and motivating, with the ability to inspire young people to reach their full potential
• Patient and flexible, with a strong understanding of diverse student needs and tailored support strategies
• Keen to actively contribute to the wider life of the school community

Qualifications

• GCSEs (A*-C/9-4 in English/Maths)
• Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work, Counselling, or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Safeguarding training (essential)

Experience

• 1:1 mentoring of vulnerable students (SEMH/SEND)
• Behaviour management using restorative approaches
• Attendance improvement strategies and parent liaison
• Crisis intervention for safeguarding concerns

Skills & Competencies

• Active listening to build trust with disengaged pupils
• Data tracking for monitoring welfare/attendance
• Collaboration with SENCOs, social workers, and external agencies
• Workshop delivery on topics like bullying/online safety

Personal Qualities

• Empathetic resilience in high-pressure situations
• Non-judgmental attitude towards diverse backgrounds
• Initiative to create tailored support plans
• Confidentiality regarding sensitive student information

Desirable

• Youth Mental Health First Aid certification
• Experience with EHCPs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices

This is an ideal role for someone who is dedicated to pastoral care, wants to make a difference, and thrives in a collaborative school environment.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Pastoral Support Worker candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Pastoral Support Worker post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Pastoral Support Worker opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Pastoral Support Worker role within 48 hours. Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.

Pastoral Support Worker 

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