Pastoral Worker - Rugby
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary: £16 - £19 an hour
Contract: Ongoing
Start date: ASAP or January Start
About the role
Are you passionate about helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn? We are seeking a caring, proactive Pastoral Worker to support pupils at a school in Rugby. You will work closely with pupils, families and school staff to help remove barriers to learning, encourage positive behaviour and support emotional wellbeing. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through consistent support and positive relationships.
Key responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small-group pastoral support for pupils experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
Build trusting relationships and help pupils develop confidence, resilience and positive approaches to school life.
Support attendance, punctuality and engagement, working with colleagues to identify and address barriers.
Work with teaching staff and the pastoral team to put pupil support plans into practice and review progress.
Communicate sensitively and professionally with parents, carers and relevant external professionals.
Maintain accurate, confidential records and report safeguarding concerns promptly through the school's procedures.
Promote an inclusive environment and follow the school's safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing policies.
About you
Experience supporting children or young people in a school, youth work, mentoring, care or similar setting.
A calm, patient and empathetic approach, with clear professional boundaries.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
An understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to following school procedures.
Good organisational skills, sound judgement and a consistent approach to supporting pupils.
Relevant training or qualifications in pastoral support, education, youth work or a related area would be an advantage.
Meet Your Consultant
Your dedicated consultant, Alan, brings more than 15 years of experience in the education sector. As a qualified teacher with QTS, he combines detailed knowledge of local schools with first-hand insight into the demands of today's classrooms.
If you are considering your next teaching role or simply want to talk through the current market, Alan will be pleased to support you. Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunities currently available.
Safeguarding and Compliance
Clarence Recruitment is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. All applicants are expected to uphold the same commitment.
Every placement is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment screening. This includes DBS clearance, proof of identity, right-to-work verification, references, qualifications, and any relevant professional registrations.
Checks for education appointments are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical roles, our compliance procedures follow Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and applicable safeguarding legislation
