Pastoral Support Assistant - Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest, East London | Full-Time | September 2026 | £100-£115 per day | Term Time Only
Do you enjoy supporting young people beyond the classroom and helping them thrive both academically and personally?
Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting for a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join a thriving secondary school in Waltham Forest this September.
This role is perfect for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys working with students, building positive relationships and helping create an environment where every young person feels safe, supported and motivated to succeed.
The Role
Working as part of the school's experienced pastoral team, you'll provide day-to-day support for students across Years 7-11.
You'll help improve attendance, encourage positive behaviour, support student wellbeing and work closely with Heads of Year to resolve any issues affecting students' education.
No two days are the same, making this a highly rewarding and varied role.
Main Duties
Support students with attendance and punctuality
Build strong relationships with pupils and families
Deliver mentoring and wellbeing sessions
Promote positive behaviour throughout the school
Assist with safeguarding and pastoral initiatives
Help students overcome barriers to learning
Support reintegration following absences
Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff
About You
The successful applicant will have:
Experience working with secondary-aged young people
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisational ability
Empathy, patience and resilience
Confidence managing challenging situations
A proactive attitude towards student wellbeing
Previous experience within schools, youth work, mentoring or support services would be highly beneficial.
About the School
This welcoming Waltham Forest secondary school places student wellbeing at the centre of everything it does.
Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative working culture.
Why Register with Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment offers more than simply finding your next role.
You'll receive:
Competitive PAYE weekly pay
Free CPD courses through The National College
Dedicated consultant support
Long-term career guidance
Exclusive access to education vacancies
Interview preparation
Referral bonuses
Ongoing support throughout your placement
If you're passionate about improving outcomes for young people, apply today to join this fantastic pastoral team
