Pastoral Assistant

Witherslack Group; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 26,403 - 29,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and on the job training

Full school holidays

Career progression from within

Life insurance options

Wellbeing tools and employee assistan"

Medical cover for eye care/dentist and

Dental and optical expense coverage

Referral bonus £1,000

Contributory pension matched up to 5%

Job summary

Witherslack Group in England is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant to help meet the emotional needs of children with complex needs. The role focuses on applying high standards of care and developing individual programs for each pupil.

You will work with families, contribute to assessments and planning, and create a positive, safe learning environment where every young person can thrive. A good listener who can motivate and work in a team is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection guidelines.
• NVQ 3 in Care or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and relevant training.
• Ability to work with families and multi‑agency support plans.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Develop individualized programmes with families.
• Create a positive, safe learning environment where pupils thrive.
• Collaborate with in-house clinical teams and school staff.

Skills

Pastoral care

ASD/BESD experience

Active listening

Team player

Flexible & organized

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

£26,403 - £29,540

Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small VictoriesFor 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.

As a 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 make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programs for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young peoples developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate and work in a team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility and good organizational skills mean you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group.

One of the best environments in SEND

“Our idea is that every student who comes to us will soar. No matter what their past, this will be the school where they ‘lift off’ and rise to the heights we know they can achieve”. Even the school’s logo, a bird soaring high, illustrates the aspiration for every pupil and upon joining each young person is encouraged to aim high and begin their journey to both academic and personal achievement. The school’s extensive grounds, highly resourced classrooms and vocational centre offers the perfect environment for young people to enjoy – and this was recently recognised by Ofsted with a rating of Good.

What we do for you

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people.

Our young people come from all walks of life

Our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Pastoral Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties
• Experience of multi‑agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection
• Ideally - NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.