Pastoral Care Assistant

Witherslack Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care and education provider in Coventry is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant to help meet the emotional needs of young people with complex behaviors. The role involves supporting students with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH, developing individualized programs, and creating a nurturing environment. Previous related experience and a Level 2 qualification as a Teaching Assistant or similar is desired. Attractive benefits include flexible working, career progression, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and support

Medical cover for appointments

High-street discounts

Beautiful working environments

£1,000 referral bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and ability to support families.
• Experience in multi-agency work with knowledge of safeguarding policies.
• NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support young people's emotional needs in a school environment.
• Develop and implement programs for individual young people.
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils

Working with families in challenging circumstances

Multi-agency work experience

Good listening and motivational skills

Flexibility and organizational skills

Education

NVQ 3 in Care

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

£25,185 - £29,540 + excellent benefits

Please note: This role is to start in June 2026.

Overview

Those Huge Small Victories

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.

Responsibilities

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 programmes 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 organisational skills mean you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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%

What we do for you

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and 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

EOE statement

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.

For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.