Pastoral Support Officer
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £109.00 to £130.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 200332 |
Summary
Pastoral Support Officer -
Location: Bristol
Start Date: Mid-February (exact dates TBC)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm
Contract: Temporary (Approx. 8 weeks)
Agency: M&M Supply
About the Role
M&M Supply are working in partnership with a school in Bristol to recruit a Pastoral Support Officer for approximately 8 weeks of cover starting mid-February. This is a full-time, term-time role supporting students' wellbeing, attendance, and safeguarding within a secondary school environment.
This particular position is ideal for experienced pastoral staff, behaviour mentors, attendance officers, or professionals with a background in student support, youth work, or education welfare.
A full UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a vehicle is essential to support home visits.
(If the role duration isn't suited to you, but you are looking for a Pastoral Role, please apply as we have several different school options where we can make an introduction)
Key Responsibilities
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Assisting with home visits alongside school staff
Assisting with home visits alongside school staff
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Carrying out site duties during lesson times to ensure students are not truanting
Carrying out site duties during lesson times to ensure students are not truanting
-
Supervising students during break and lunch times
Supervising students during break and lunch times
-
Monitoring and administering attendance marks accurately
Monitoring and administering attendance marks accurately
-
Supporting students within the pastoral office
Supporting students within the pastoral office
-
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, including reporting concerns or incidents in line with school policy
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, including reporting concerns or incidents in line with school policy
-
Acting as a positive role model and supporting students' emotional and behavioural needs
Acting as a positive role model and supporting students' emotional and behavioural needs
Requirements
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Experience working in a pastoral, behaviour, attendance or student support role
Experience working in a pastoral, behaviour, attendance or student support role
-
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
-
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
-
Calm, professional and proactive approach
Calm, professional and proactive approach
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Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
-
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Why Work Through an Agency?
Working through an education agency offers flexibility, security, and expert support throughout your placement. As a temporary pastoral professional, you benefit from:
-
Quick access to short-term and long-term school roles
Quick access to short-term and long-term school roles
-
Weekly pay
Weekly pay
-
Flexibility to fit work around your availability
Flexibility to fit work around your availability
-
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
-
Opportunities to gain experience across different school settings
Opportunities to gain experience across different school settings
Why Choose M&M Supply?
At M&M Supply, we pride ourselves on being a trusted education recruitment agency with strong relationships across Essex and the surrounding areas. When you work with us, you receive:
-
A dedicated consultant who understands pastoral and SEN roles
A dedicated consultant who understands pastoral and SEN roles
-
Honest, transparent communication
Honest, transparent communication
-
Roles that match your experience and preferences
Roles that match your experience and preferences
-
A supportive, people-first approach
A supportive, people-first approach
-
Opportunities for both short-term cover and long-term placements
Opportunities for both short-term cover and long-term placements
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Pastoral Support Officer or student support professional available from mid-February and able to commit to approximately 8 weeks, we would love to hear from you.
Please forward your profile or CV to M&M Supply today to be considered.
Location: Bristol
Start Date: Mid-February (exact dates TBC)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm
Contract: Temporary (Approx. 8 weeks)
Agency: M&M Supply
About the Role
M&M Supply are working in partnership with a school in Bristol to recruit a Pastoral Support Officer for approximately 8 weeks of cover starting mid-February. This is a full-time, term-time role supporting students' wellbeing, attendance, and safeguarding within a secondary school environment.
This particular position is ideal for experienced pastoral staff, behaviour mentors, attendance officers, or professionals with a background in student support, youth work, or education welfare.
A full UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a vehicle is essential to support home visits.
(If the role duration isn't suited to you, but you are looking for a Pastoral Role, please apply as we have several different school options where we can make an introduction)
Key Responsibilities
-
Assisting with home visits alongside school staff
Assisting with home visits alongside school staff
-
Carrying out site duties during lesson times to ensure students are not truanting
Carrying out site duties during lesson times to ensure students are not truanting
-
Supervising students during break and lunch times
Supervising students during break and lunch times
-
Monitoring and administering attendance marks accurately
Monitoring and administering attendance marks accurately
-
Supporting students within the pastoral office
Supporting students within the pastoral office
-
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, including reporting concerns or incidents in line with school policy
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, including reporting concerns or incidents in line with school policy
-
Acting as a positive role model and supporting students' emotional and behavioural needs
Acting as a positive role model and supporting students' emotional and behavioural needs
Requirements
-
Experience working in a pastoral, behaviour, attendance or student support role
Experience working in a pastoral, behaviour, attendance or student support role
-
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
-
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
-
Calm, professional and proactive approach
Calm, professional and proactive approach
-
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
-
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Why Work Through an Agency?
Working through an education agency offers flexibility, security, and expert support throughout your placement. As a temporary pastoral professional, you benefit from:
-
Quick access to short-term and long-term school roles
Quick access to short-term and long-term school roles
-
Weekly pay
Weekly pay
-
Flexibility to fit work around your availability
Flexibility to fit work around your availability
-
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
-
Opportunities to gain experience across different school settings
Opportunities to gain experience across different school settings
Why Choose M&M Supply?
At M&M Supply, we pride ourselves on being a trusted education recruitment agency with strong relationships across Essex and the surrounding areas. When you work with us, you receive:
-
A dedicated consultant who understands pastoral and SEN roles
A dedicated consultant who understands pastoral and SEN roles
-
Honest, transparent communication
Honest, transparent communication
-
Roles that match your experience and preferences
Roles that match your experience and preferences
-
A supportive, people-first approach
A supportive, people-first approach
-
Opportunities for both short-term cover and long-term placements
Opportunities for both short-term cover and long-term placements
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Pastoral Support Officer or student support professional available from mid-February and able to commit to approximately 8 weeks, we would love to hear from you.
Please forward your profile or CV to M&M Supply today to be considered.