Pastoral Support Worker (SEN / Inclusion Department)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join our SEN/Inclusion department at a mainstream secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire.

This temporary role offers potential for permanency and flexible hours (full-time or part-time). You will work on the front line of student support, helping learners with SEND, SEMH, ASD, or ADHD access lessons, liaise with staff and families, and implement evidence-based pastoral interventions to promote wellbeing and

Formación

Responsabilidades

• In-Department & In-Class Support: Support SEN students during lessons with SEN teachers and LSAs in the inclusion base.
• Targeted Pastoral Interventions: Deliver 1-to-1 or small-group mentoring on emotional regulation and resilience.
• Transition & Integration Support: Facilitate transitions for SEN students between primary to Year 7 and back from absence.
• Behaviour & Emotional Regulation: Be a trusted adult to support anxiety, sensory overload, or crises with de-escalation.
• Liaison with Staff & Parents: Communicate with tutors, heads of year, SENCO and families on progress and wellbeing.
• Tracking & Safeguarding: Maintain records of support, attendance, and interventions per safeguarding policies.

Descripción del empleo

Pastoral Support Worker (SEN / Inclusion Department)

Location: Mainstream Secondary School, Carnforth, Lancashire

Salary:

Contract Type: Temporary with a view of permanent

Hours: Full-time or Part-time options considered

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Pastoral Support Worker to join the busy and inclusive SEN/Inclusion department of our mainstream secondary school.

In a mainstream setting, this role is crucial in helping students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)-particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism (ASD), or ADHD-successfully access mainstream lessons. You will work on the front line of student support, bridging the gap between teachers, external agencies, and families to ensure our SEN learners feel safe, understood, and equipped to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• In-Department & In-Class Support: Work alongside SEN teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support SEN students during lessons or provide targeted intervention sessions within our dedicated inclusion/nurture base.

• Targeted Pastoral Interventions: Deliver evidence‑based 1-to-1 or small‑group mentoring sessions focusing on emotional regulation, social communication, anger management, and building resilience.

• Transition & Integration Support: Facilitate smooth transitions for SEN students‑whether moving from primary school to Year 7, transitioning between lessons, or returning to school following a period of absence or exclusion.

• Behaviour & Emotional Regulation: Act as a key trusted adult whom students can access when experiencing anxiety, sensory overload, or behavioural crises utilising de‑escalation and restorative approaches.

• Liaison with Staff & Parents: Communicate regularly with Form Tutors, Heads of Year, the SENCO, and parents/carers regarding student progress, behavioural updates, and wellbeing strategies.

• Tracking & Safeguarding: Maintain accurate records of student support, attendance patterns, and interventions using the school's management systems (e.g., CPOMS, SIMS), strictly adhering to safeguarding policies.