Impactful Primary SEMH Pastoral Support Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Leyland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier PAYE pay

Free CPD courses & webinars

Preston office local support

Referral schemes

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is partnering with a Primary Alternative Provision in the Leyland area to recruit a Pastoral Support Worker. You will provide daily emotional support and mentoring to primary pupils with SEMH in a specialist setting.

The role requires resilience, empathy, and a calm approach under pressure, with DBS updated service preferred. Pay is via PAYE with access to extensive CPD and local consultant support in Lancashire.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged children with SEMH, or in PRU/AP settings.
• Relevant childcare/education qualifications are advantageous.
• Vetting: Enhanced DBS with Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pastoral care, check-ins, and mentoring to vulnerable pupils.
• Apply positive behavior strategies and de-escalation techniques tailored to young children.
• Support teaching staff with alternative and life-skills based curriculums.
• Safeguard pupils in line with KCSIE and school policies.
• Maintain open communication with staff, agency consultants, and parents where appropriate.

Skills

Resilience

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Youth Justice

Psychology degrees

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is partnering with a Primary Alternative Provision in the Leyland area to recruit a Pastoral Support Worker. You will provide daily emotional support and mentoring to primary pupils with SEMH in a specialist setting.

The role requires resilience, empathy, and a calm approach under pressure, with DBS updated service preferred. Pay is via PAYE with access to extensive CPD and local consultant support in Lancashire.