Pastoral Support Worker – Wirral | Full‑Time Role Supporting Pupil Wellbeing

 

Are you passionate about helping young people feel safe, heard and understood in school? TalentBoard is looking for a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to support pupils across a selection of local Wirral schools. This full‑time role is ideal for someone who is calm, compassionate and committed to improving the wellbeing, behaviour and emotional development of children and young people.

 

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will be at the heart of supporting pupils who may be struggling with confidence, attendance, behaviour, emotional regulation or social challenges — helping them re‑engage with learning and thrive in a nurturing environment.

 

About the Role

 

Working as part of school pastoral and safeguarding teams, you will support pupils who need additional emotional, behavioural or social guidance. Every day will be different, but your role may include:

• Providing 1:1 pastoral support and check‑ins with pupils struggling emotionally or socially

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, low confidence, behaviour concerns or friendship difficulties

• Building trusting relationships through empathy, consistency and active listening

• Implementing tailored support strategies to help pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged

• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff, attendance teams and safeguarding leads

• Helping pupils develop resilience, self‑esteem and positive coping strategies

• Supporting restorative conversations and promoting positive behaviour

• Monitoring pupil wellbeing and escalating concerns in line with safeguarding procedures

 

This is a full‑time position, perfect for someone who loves making a long‑term impact on young people’s lives.

An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is essential.

 

Who We’re Looking For

 

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

• Youth work, mentoring or pastoral care

• Mental health support, counselling or therapeutic roles

• Behaviour support within schools or residential settings

• Support work, social care or family support roles

• Community work, early intervention or advocacy roles

 

You’ll be a brilliant fit if you are:

• Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent

• Able to de‑escalate situations and communicate sensitively

• Skilled at building trust with young people who may be withdrawn or dysregulated

• Confident working with a wide range of needs and backgrounds

• Passionate about improving wellbeing and removing barriers to learning

 

Relevant training (SEMH, safeguarding, mentoring, coaching, counselling, behaviour support) is beneficial but not essential.

 

Why Join TalentBoard?

 

• Full‑time roles available across Wirral schools

• Weekly PAYE pay, with competitive rates

• Free CPD training covering SEMH, de‑escalation, safeguarding and more

• Continuous, personalised support from your own TalentBoard consultant

• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and SEMH‑focused school environments

• A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable pupils

 

Apply Today

 

Ready to support young people across the Wirral and become a vital part of their wellbeing journey?

📞 Call: 0151 372 1699
📧 Email: dan@talentboardrecruitment.com

 

Or apply now with your CV and availability to join our dedicated pastoral support team.