Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant — Autism & SEMH

Hillingdon Manor School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Brookthorpe Hall School is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with autism and SEMH needs. You will work within a supportive pastoral team to promote wellbeing, behaviour, and resilience, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in school life.

The role requires a Level 2 English and Maths qualification, a proactive, caring approach, and the ability to collaborate with staff, families and external professionals to safeguard and promote pupil

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils in education, care or support settings.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and encouragement to pupils across the school.
• Support pupils to develop positive behaviour, emotional regulation and self-esteem.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment where all pupils can achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists and families to support individual pupil needs.
• Record and maintain relevant educational, social and behavioural information.
• Contribute to the implementation of wellbeing strategies across the school.
• Assist with day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the school.

Skills

Experience with pupils

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Brookthorpe Hall School is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with autism and SEMH needs. You will work within a supportive pastoral team to promote wellbeing, behaviour, and resilience, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in school life.

The role requires a Level 2 English and Maths qualification, a proactive, caring approach, and the ability to collaborate with staff, families and external professionals to safeguard and promote pupil