Pastoral Support Worker – South Manchester | September Opportunities

MILK EDUCATION LTD · Manchester, North West

Pastoral Support Worker – South Manchester | September Opportunities at MILK EDUCATION LTD, based in Manchester, North West, paying £108 - £115 per day. This is a part-time role.

Salary
£108 - £115 per day
Location
Manchester, North West
Contract
Part-time
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
15 Sep 2026
Sector
Support Worker

13% below the typical rate for support worker

Reference https://www.milk-education.co.uk/job/pastoral-support-worker-south-manchester-se

About the role

Pastoral Support Worker – South Manchester | September Opportunities

 

Location: South Manchester

Salary: £107.71 – £115 per day

Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Start Date: September

 

Milk Education is seeking caring, resilient and dedicated Pastoral Support Workers to work across a range of schools in South Manchester from September.

We are looking for professionals with experience supporting children and young people with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, engagement and personal development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Pastoral Workers, Behaviour Mentors, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Youth Workers and Support Workers who enjoy building strong relationships with young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

You’ll work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and wider school staff to provide individualised support, helping pupils feel safe, supported and able to engage positively with education.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small-group pastoral support to pupils
  • Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement
  • Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
  • Deliver mentoring and targeted interventions where appropriate
  • Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and positive relationships
  • Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and wider school staff
  • Support pupils who may be experiencing barriers to learning or attendance

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience supporting children or young people in an educational, youth work, care or similar setting
  • Experience supporting behaviour, SEMH or emotional wellbeing is desirable
  • Experience as a Pastoral Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker or Support Worker is welcomed
  • A calm, patient and empathetic approach
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Confident supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis
  • Relevant education, youth work, SEND or pastoral qualifications are desirable but not essential

 

Why Work with Milk Education:

  • Competitive daily rates of pay
  • Full-time, part-time, temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities
  • Opportunities across South Manchester
  • Work across mainstream, specialist and alternative education settings
  • Fast-track registration and compliance
  • 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
  • Free access to Milk Academy (1,000+ discounted CPD courses)
  • FREE wellbeing resources and school preparation materials
  • 24/7 consultant support
  • Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
  • Nationwide network of schools and trusts

 

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience and the requirements of the assignment.

 

Click ‘Apply For Job’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.

 

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

 

 

 

 

 

Reference: https://www.milk-education.co.uk/job/pastoral-support-worker-south-manchester-se · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 15 Sep 2026 · Listed via MILK EDUCATION LTD

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