Pastoral Support Worker - SEN/SEMH School

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Employee benefits

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join SEN/SEMH schools in Chorley from September 2026. You will support pupils with SEMH, ASC, ADHD, and behavioural challenges, helping them overcome barriers to learning.

As part of the pastoral team, you will build positive relationships, support emotional wellbeing, and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to deliver targeted support and ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, residential settings, or similar environments.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEN/SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent role model.
• Provide emotional, behavioural, and pastoral support to students on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management and individual support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to meet students' needs.
• Assist students in developing emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and social skills.
• Support pupils during periods of dysregulation and help de-escalate challenging situations.
• Encourage attendance, engagement, and participation in school life.
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate records of interventions and support provided.
• Promote safeguarding and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Pastoral support

SEN/SEMH experience

Strong communication

Job description

Pastoral Support Worker - SEN/SEMH School

Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Worker to join specialist SEN/SEMH schools in Chorley from September 2026.

This rewarding position offers the opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and associated behavioural challenges. As a key member of the pastoral team, you will play an integral role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, improve emotional wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent role model.
• Provide emotional, behavioural, and pastoral support to students on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management and individual support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to meet students' needs.
• Assist students in developing emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and social skills.
• Support pupils during periods of dysregulation and help de-escalate challenging situations.
• Encourage attendance, engagement, and participation in school life.
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate records of interventions and support provided.
• Promote safeguarding and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, residential care, or similar settings.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEN and/or SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A genuine passion for making a positive difference to the lives of young people.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Career progression opportunities within specialist education.
• Competitive rates of pay and employee benefits.