Pastoral Care Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational and care organization in Leyland is seeking individuals experienced in working with young people with special educational needs to provide excellent pastoral care. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of legislation and experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH. The role offers extensive training, full holiday benefits, career progression opportunities, and a supportive working environment, creating a significant impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Holidays aligned with school schedule

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits plan

Wellbeing tools and support

Medical cover for consultations

High-street discounts

Referral bonus scheme

Matched pension scheme up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils in challenging contexts.
• Familiarity with legislation and policies around safeguarding.
• Skills in multi-agency work and supporting families.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and inspire young people to achieve.
• Provide pastoral care tailored to developmental needs.

Skills

Experience with young people with BESD or ASD

Teamwork

Good listening skills

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

About the Role

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.

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

  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.

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%