Pastoral Support Officer

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of schools across Hastings and the wider East Sussex area and is currently seeking compassionate and resilient Pastoral Support Officers to support pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development on a flexible or long‑term basis.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience supporting children or young people emotionally, socially, or behaviourally, and who are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

• Providing pastoral support to pupils on a one‑to‑one or small group basis
• Supporting pupils with emotional, social, and behavioural needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting schools’ behaviour policies
• Working closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, and safeguarding leads
• Supporting pupils’ attendance, engagement, and wellbeing
• Acting as a trusted adult and point of contact for students
• Liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies where appropriate
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to pastoral plans

• Experience working with children or young people in a pastoral, support, care, or mentoring role
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a positive and consistent manner
• A professional, reliable, and proactive attitude
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Flexible opportunities including day‑to‑day, long‑term, and permanent roles
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ wellbeing and school experience
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with strong local knowledge
• Access to training and CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Full support throughout the recruitment and placement process

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed both academically and personally. If you are an experienced or aspiring Pastoral Support Officer looking for opportunities in Hastings, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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