SEMH Intervention & Wellbeing Support Assistant

New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Oldham; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance

Job summary

Spring Brook Upper School in Failsworth is recruiting an experienced Intervention and Pastoral Support Assistant to join our Positive Relationships Team. You will support pupils with SEMH through self-regulation, trauma-informed practice and targeted therapeutic interventions to promote wellbeing.

Based at Spring Brook Upper School, the role requires resilience and an empathetic, holistic approach to behaviour.

Qualifications

• Sound experience of supporting pupils who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an SEMH setting.
• Experience of supporting pupils to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development from a pastoral perspective.
• Experience of intervening to support pupils in crisis or affected trauma by using emotional or educational support.
• A nurturing, empathetic and holistic approach to behaviour management.
• The physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with SEMH, understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication and an indication of an unmet need.
• Experience of delivering bespoke interventions to individuals or small groups of pupils.
• Experience of working in partnership with other staff members to support the delivery of bespoke strategies and interventions.
• Experience of supervising pupils over lunch and break times as directed.
• The ability to build relationships with pupils, families and key partners around the pupils.
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with self and co-regulation and deliver therapeutic interventions to support the mental health and well-being of pupils.
• Work with pupils individually or in small groups to implement bespoke strategies.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver targeted interventions and pastoral support.

Job description

Spring Brook Upper School in Failsworth is recruiting an experienced Intervention and Pastoral Support Assistant to join our Positive Relationships Team. You will support pupils with SEMH through self-regulation, trauma-informed practice and targeted therapeutic interventions to promote wellbeing.

Based at Spring Brook Upper School, the role requires resilience and an empathetic, holistic approach to behaviour.