Job description
Job Title: Pastoral Support
Location: Wakefield
Pay: £120 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning and personal development?
GSL Education are looking to appoint a Pastoral Support professional within supportive school communities in Wakefield. We are seeking a compassionate and resilient individual who can provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support to students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
The Pastoral Support role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students improve wellbeing, engagement, attendance, and overall school experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide pastoral support to students requiring additional guidance and encouragement
- Build positive relationships that promote trust, confidence, and engagement
- Support students with emotional, social, and behavioural needs
- Assist with attendance, wellbeing, and behaviour interventions where required
- Work closely with staff, families, and external professionals to support student progress
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Pastoral Support Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people in education, mentoring, care, or support settings is desirable
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations
- Understanding of student wellbeing and behaviour support strategies
- Positive, proactive, and empathetic approach to supporting young people
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Gain valuable experience in pastoral care and student support
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Opportunity to make a positive difference to students' educational journeys
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Pastoral Support’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.