Pastoral Support Worker

Tradewind Recruitment; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Support Worker to provide essential emotional and behavioral support to students with special educational needs in mainstream primary schools across Blackpool. This term-time position requires collaboration with students, families, and staff to foster a nurturing environment, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Valuable experience in various school settings

Dedicated support from education consultants

Access to CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience with behavioural challenges.
• Strong understanding of SEN and emotional well-being.
• Excellent communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group pastoral support.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Liaise with families and staff for holistic support.

Skills

Communication

Calmness

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Special Support Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Are You a Compassionate Pastoral Support Worker? Are you looking for a rewarding role? A role where you can see a direct impact?

We're recruiting heavily in preparation for high demand from mainstream primary schools across Blackpool and Fylde for September 2025! If you're a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker passionate about providing crucial emotional and behavioural support to students with special educational needs in a nurturing mainstream environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

In this vital role, you'll be instrumental in supporting students with SEN, helping them navigate emotional and behavioural challenges within a mainstream primary setting. You'll work closely with students, families, and staff to create a supportive and understanding atmosphere. This is a term-time position, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of 14.25 - 15.25 per hour.

The types of special educational needs you might be supporting can include: Autism (ASD), Asperger's, Cerebral Palsy, behavioural challenges, and students working at below expected academic levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group pastoral support.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies and non physical de-escalation techniques.
• Offer support to students during challenging periods or transitions.
• Work in synergy with the SLT and SENCO to support the child in question.
• Liaise with families, external agencies, and school staff to ensure holistic support.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and student progress.
• Help students develop vital social skills and emotional regulation.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience supporting young people with behavioural challenges.
• A strong understanding of SEN and its impact on emotional well-being.
• Excellent communication skills, both with children and adults.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• We welcome applications from qualified Teaching Assistants, Special Support Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, or individuals with a strong background in special needs.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability (daily, short-term, and potentially long-term roles).
• Valuable experience in a variety of school settings to enhance your professional development.
• Competitive daily rates of pay, in line with your experience and the role.
• Long-term roles are paid to scale.
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.
• Opportunities for potential permanent roles within our partner schools.
• Guidance and support as you navigate your early career.
• Access to CPD opportunities to further your professional growth.

For more information please contact Kara on (phone number removed) or (url removed)