Pastoral Care Assistant

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in special education as a Pastoral Support Assistant. You will play a crucial role in providing emotional support to children with complex needs and develop personalized care programs. With a commitment to growth and flexibility, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster both your professional and personal development.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays off

Flexible benefits

Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Medical reimbursements

Modern, well-equipped working environments

Referral bonus scheme of £1,000

Pension scheme matched up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with BESD or ASD.
• Ability to motivate and work within a team.
• Understanding of pastoral care principles.

Responsibilities

• Help meet young people's emotional needs.
• Develop personalized programs for each young person.
• Create a positive learning environment for children.

Skills

Flexibility

Good organizational skills

Listening

Education

NVQ 3 in Care

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: July 30, 2025 (21 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: JR102460

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 a reputation for excellence and market-leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

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 require more support than most. You’ll ensure they receive this by applying high standards of care, working with families, and developing personalized programs for each young person. Through careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

Experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting is essential. You should understand our young peoples’ developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate and work within a team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility and good organizational skills will make you a valuable asset to the Witherslack Group.

One of the best environments in SEND

Our new Castlefell School is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility catering primarily to children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, as well as children with autism and moderate learning needs. The school educates up to 50 children aged 8 to 16.

This exciting opportunity serves Rudgeway and the wider community, with a focus on providing an outstanding educational experience centered on individual progress and care.

What we do for you

We recognize your hard work and commitment, offering the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. You’ll have opportunities to bring learning to life and make a real difference in our young peoples’ lives, including:

• Training: Full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: Full school holidays off
• Progression: Many of our leaders have been promoted from within
• Flexible benefits: Options to customize benefits such as life insurance
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
• Facilities: Modern, well-equipped working environments
• Referral bonus scheme offering £1,000 per successful referral
• Pension scheme: Contributory, matched up to 5%

Bring your whole-self to work

Our diverse workforce reflects the backgrounds of our young people, enabling better engagement and support. You’ll connect with pupils through your experience with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and working with challenging families, along with knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation. Ideally, you’ll hold NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best, and we are committed to providing our team with a rewarding, purpose-led environment where you can be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and 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.

To view our policies and more information, please visit our website.

About Witherslack

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. We celebrate small victories that make a big difference in our young peoples’ lives. We serve children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, communication difficulties, ADHD, and complex learning needs, with a focus on integrated, high-quality care and education.