Pastoral Officer
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Education / Teaching
School Counseling & Student Support, Youth Development, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Pastoral Workers Needed
Are you an experienced Pastoral Support Worker with a passion for helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?
Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Worker to work within the Portsmouth area.
We work closely with schools across Portsmouth that are seeking skilled and supportive individuals to provide pastoral care, emotional support, and behavioural guidance to pupils who may be facing social, emotional, or mental health challenges.
Experienced Pastoral Support Workers are encouraged to apply, as well as candidates looking to develop their career within education, pastoral care, youth work, or SEND support. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of young people.
Useful Qualifications (Desirable but not a requirement)- Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Level 3 Award/Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications
- Qualifications in Youth Work, Counselling Skills, Mental Health Awareness, or Child Development Eligibility
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional, child-related references
- Other
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Benefits- Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team
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