Pastoral SEN Support Worker | Education

S.N.G HEALTHCARE LIMITED; Eling; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only pattern

Supportive team environment

Make a real difference in children’s/’

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Pastoral SEN Support Worker position at a Southampton school, supporting students with additional educational needs. You will contribute to wellbeing, emotional development and personal growth, working with teachers, parents, and external professionals to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, positive behaviour and student wellbeing within a supportive team, with term-time hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support wellbeing, emotional development and personal growth of students.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals to create a safe, inclusive environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and safeguarding in line with school policies.
• Assist with attendance and student wellbeing as part of the school team.

Skills

Positive attitude

Independence & teamwork

Motivated & proactive

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

SEN experience desirable

Safeguarding understanding

Behaviour support

UK work eligibility

Education

12 months TA/education support experience

Job description

Pastoral SEN Support Worker | Education

Location: Southampton

Salary: £14.50 – £16.80 per hour (pro rata, paid equally over 12 months, depending on experience)

Hours: Term-time only – 40 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday

Shift Times: To be discussed at interview

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have a minimum of 12 months' experience working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or in a similar education support role.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Pastoral Support Worker to join a specialist SEN School located in Southampton, supporting children and young people with additional educational needs.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Hedge End, Fareham, Winchester, Chandlers Ford and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Pastoral Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, emotional development and personal growth of students.

Working closely with teachers, parents and external professionals, you will help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is supported to reach their full potential.

You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, safeguarding, attendance and student wellbeing while working collaboratively with the wider school team to deliver high-quality pastoral support in line with the school's values and policies.

Requirements:

• A positive, caring and compassionate approach to supporting children and young people
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A motivated, flexible and proactive approach to work
• Minimum of 12 months' experience working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or in a similar education support role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is desirable
• Understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Ability to support positive behaviour and student wellbeing
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

Benefits:

• Term-time only working pattern, supporting a healthy work-life balance
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities