Pastoral Support Officer

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SJWPSEASTL_1776150696
Closing date May 14, 2026
Location Blackburn, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Pastoral Support Officer - Secondary Schools

East Lancashire Short-Term to Long-Term Assignments Via Veritas Education

Veritas Education are working closely with a number of secondary schools across East Lancashire and are currently recruiting Pastoral Support Officers for short-term and long-term assignments.

The Role

As a Pastoral Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting students' behaviour, well-being, and personal development. Responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting students with emotional, behavioural, and social needs
  • Managing behaviour and promoting positive engagement in school
  • Working closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, and safeguarding leads
  • Delivering 1:1 support and small group interventions
  • Acting as a trusted adult and positive role model

    • Requirements

  • Experience supporting young people in a school, pastoral, youth work, or support-focused role
  • A calm, consistent, and empathetic approach
  • Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to adapt to different school environments
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

    • Why Work with Veritas Education?

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Access to short-term and long-term placements
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Opportunities for training and professional development

    • Ideal For

  • Experienced Pastoral Support Officers or Behaviour Mentors
  • Youth workers or support workers transitioning into education
  • Graduates considering careers in education, psychology, or social work

    • If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in secondary schools across East Lancashire, we would love to hear from you.

    ???? Apply today through Veritas Education to secure your next role.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

    Apply now