• Location: Hounslow

• Start: ASAP

• Contract: Long-term temporary

• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

• Salary: £28,000–£34,000 per annum, depending on experience

A secondary school in Hounslow is recruiting a caring and reliable Pastoral Support Officer to join its student support team. The school places importance on pupil wellbeing, positive behaviour and helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Why Join the School?

• Dedicated team: Work alongside pastoral staff, teachers and senior leaders.

• Supportive leadership: Receive guidance when managing challenging situations.

• Professional development: Gain experience in behaviour, safeguarding and student support.

• Positive school culture: Contribute to an environment where pupils are encouraged to make good choices.

• Rewarding work: Help pupils improve their engagement, behaviour and progress.

About the Role

You will provide day-to-day pastoral support, helping pupils manage behaviour, resolve issues and remain engaged in learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with behaviour, attendance and wellbeing concerns.

• Build positive relationships with pupils and families.

• Respond to incidents and record concerns appropriately.

• Work with teachers and safeguarding staff to support pupils.

• Help maintain a safe, calm and respectful school environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• A calm, consistent and professional approach.

• Good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.