Pastoral Support Assistant — SEMH & Behaviour Support

AMA Admin; Blyth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Exclusive school partnerships

Discounts via Perks Portal

CPD courses through Milk Academy

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting in Blyth for a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. The role focuses on emotional wellbeing and personalised support to help pupils re-engage with learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience in SEMH, behaviour support or pastoral care, and will work with teachers and safeguarding staff to monitor progress and support development across Key Stage 3 and 4.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges.
• Calm, patient, empathetic and resilient in challenging situations.
• Understand boundaries, consistency and positive reinforcement.

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted 1:1 and small-group pastoral support.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
• Supporting behaviour plans, interventions and individual learning goals.
• Assisting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times.
• Using positive behaviour management, de-escalation and restorative approaches.
• Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Encouraging attendance, engagement, independence and personal development.
• Working with teachers, pastoral teams, safeguarding staff and external professionals.
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to reviews and support plans.

Skills

SEMH experience

Pastoral care

De-escalation techniques

Relationship building

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting in Blyth for a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. The role focuses on emotional wellbeing and personalised support to help pupils re-engage with learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience in SEMH, behaviour support or pastoral care, and will work with teachers and safeguarding staff to monitor progress and support development across Key Stage 3 and 4.