Pastoral Support Assistant – SEND School (Holiday Breaks)

Witherslack Group; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday entitlement

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

Pension

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant at Felden Hall School in Hemel Hempstead. You will help meet young peoples’ emotional needs, work with families, and develop individualized programs to support each pupil’s development.

You’ll contribute to a positive learning environment and collaborate with in-house clinical teams to sustain high care standards. The role requires experience with BESD/ASD pupils, strong listening and teamwork skills, and a willingness to adapt

Qualifications

• Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and working with families in challenging circumstances.
• Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of safeguarding policies and guidance.
• Ideally - NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs to meet their emotional well-being requirements.
• Develop and implement programs for each pupil in collaboration with families and the school team.
• Assess and plan to create a positive learning environment where each pupil can thrive.

Skills

ASC/SEMH experience

Multi-agency work

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ 3 in Care / Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Witherslack Group is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant at Felden Hall School in Hemel Hempstead. You will help meet young peoples’ emotional needs, work with families, and develop individualized programs to support each pupil’s development.

You’ll contribute to a positive learning environment and collaborate with in-house clinical teams to sustain high care standards. The role requires experience with BESD/ASD pupils, strong listening and teamwork skills, and a willingness to adapt