Pastoral Support Specialist - SEND & SEMH Mentor

Witherslack Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday entitlement

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

Excellent facilities

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to help meet the emotional needs of young people with complex needs. You will create supportive programs, coordinate with families, and ensure a positive learning environment across our schools.

A DBS check is required and we promote safeguarding at all levels. You will work closely with in-house clinical teams, benefit from a strong staff-to-child ratio, and contribute to a culture of care that aims to improve outcomes for

Qualifications

• Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils.
• Experience of multi-agency work and safeguarding guidance.
• NVQ 3 in Care and Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' emotional needs and develop individual programmes.
• Assess and plan to create a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with families and care teams to enable each child to thrive.
• Support young people with BESD/ ASD in a school or care setting.

Skills

ASC/SEM H experience

Multi-agency safeguarding

Team working & motivation

Education

NVQ 3 in Care

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Witherslack Group is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to help meet the emotional needs of young people with complex needs. You will create supportive programs, coordinate with families, and ensure a positive learning environment across our schools.

A DBS check is required and we promote safeguarding at all levels. You will work closely with in-house clinical teams, benefit from a strong staff-to-child ratio, and contribute to a culture of care that aims to improve outcomes for