Pastoral & Learning Support: Engage & Empower Students

Pertemps Education Network; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 16,236 - 21,217; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is seeking a caring Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant for a specialist secondary school near Maidenhead. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN/SEMH needs, helping them re-engage with learning and feel valued in school life.

Responsibilities include building relationships, supporting teachers to adapt lessons, promoting wellbeing and safeguarding, and working full-time during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working with students with SEN or SEMH needs (training provided).
• Strong communicator and positive role model.
• Able to work full-time during term time and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional or complex needs.
• Help disengaged young people re-engage with learning and feel valued in school life.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage confidence, resilience and motivation.
• Support teachers in adapting lessons and classroom environments to meet individual needs.
• Model positive behaviour and help students understand the value of education.
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding at all times.

Skills

Empathy

SEN/SEMH experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Pertemps Education Network is seeking a caring Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant for a specialist secondary school near Maidenhead. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN/SEMH needs, helping them re-engage with learning and feel valued in school life.

Responsibilities include building relationships, supporting teachers to adapt lessons, promoting wellbeing and safeguarding, and working full-time during term time.