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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.

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

• 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 (or willingness to apply)

• 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

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 (url removed) or call (phone number removed) (option 3).