Merton, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/11/2026
SEMH Pastoral Support Officer – Merton
Location: Merton
Contract: Temporary
Pay: £110–£145 per day PAYE
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.
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.
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