Pastoral Care Assistant — SEND Support & Wellbeing

Witherslack Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Beautiful working environments

£1,000 friend referral bonus

Contributory pension up to 5%

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant to support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs, including ASD and SEMH. You will work with families, design individual activities, and help create a nurturing, structured learning environment across our schools.

The role emphasizes listening, motivation, and teamwork within in-house clinical and teaching teams, with opportunities for progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with BESD or ASD pupils in school or care settings.
• Good listener who can motivate and work in a team.
• Flexible and well organised to support individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Help meet pupils' emotional needs and develop individual programmes.
• Create a positive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals to support development.

Skills

Empathy and listening

Teamwork

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Witherslack Group is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant to support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs, including ASD and SEMH. You will work with families, design individual activities, and help create a nurturing, structured learning environment across our schools.

The role emphasizes listening, motivation, and teamwork within in-house clinical and teaching teams, with opportunities for progression and a comprehensive benefits package.