Pastoral Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to help young people with complex emotional and behavioral needs. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with families and develop individualized programs to create a positive learning environment. With a strong focus on care and support, you'll help ensure that every young person can thrive. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young individuals while benefiting from a supportive work environment that values diversity and career progression.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Flexible benefits like increased/decreased life insurance

Medical cover for optical, dental, and other expenses

Referral bonus of £1,000 per successful hire

Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex emotional needs.
• Understanding of developmental needs and pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Create individual programs to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Experience with BESD or ASD

Good listening skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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About Witherslack Group

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market-leading OFSTED ratings.

Role: Pastoral Support Assistant

You’ll help us meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs [Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health] and need more support than most. You’ll ensure they receive high standards of care by working with families and developing individual programs. Through careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting
• Understanding of developmental needs and pastoral care
• Good listening skills, motivation, teamwork, and ability to inspire young people
• Flexibility and organizational skills

About Lakeside School

Lakeside School is an independent specialist day school in Liverpool, providing high-quality education for pupils with special needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language & communication difficulties, and social & emotional difficulties. Our recent Outstanding OFSTED rating highlights our reputation as a leading SEND provision in the North West of England.

Benefits

• Full induction and on-the-job training
• Full school holidays
• Opportunities for career progression within the group
• Flexible benefits like increased/decreased life insurance
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover for optical, dental, and other expenses
• Facilities and environments designed for excellence
• Referral bonus of £1,000 per successful hire
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and aim to reflect this in our workforce. Our team’s varied backgrounds enable us to connect with and support our pupils effectively.

Candidate Profile

• Experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils and working with families in challenging circumstances
• Knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and child protection policies
• NVQ Level 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred)

Join Our Team

We believe every young person deserves the best future, and our teams deserve the best environment to thrive. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare; this role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities.

For more details, see the attached full job description and person specification. To view our policies, please visit our website or the 'Parents and Carers' section.