Vacancy overview
About this SEMH Pastoral Support Officer opportunity
Senovo is recruiting for a SEMH Pastoral Support Officer in Merton, Temporary work, paying £110–£145 per day PAYE. Review the vacancy details below and apply if the role matches your experience and availability.
The opportunity
A specialist SEN school setting in Merton is looking for a calm, credible Pastoral Support Officer to help pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs feel safe, reconnect with learning and build more positive school routines.
What you will do
- Provide timely pastoral support through check-ins, mentoring and structured interventions.
- Help pupils use agreed emotional-regulation and de-escalation strategies.
- Work with teaching staff around attendance, transitions and barriers to learning.
- Maintain concise records and contribute to pastoral and safeguarding reviews.
- Build respectful relationships while keeping clear professional boundaries.
What you will bring
Experience in SEMH, pastoral, youth, education or behaviour-support settings is desirable. You will be emotionally resilient, consistent and confident working within safeguarding procedures. QTS is not required for this school-support role.
Why work with Senovo
You will receive PAYE pay, clear assignment information and specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
How to apply
with an up-to-date CV. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check. Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people.