SEMH & Pastoral Learning Partner

Protocol Education Limited; Yate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Partner to support primary-aged children with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will provide consistent, trusted support to help pupils manage emotions, build resilience and navigate classroom expectations.

The role emphasises de-escalation, relationship-building, and working closely with teaching and SEND staff to tailor interventions. Previous SEMH/SEND experience is advantageous, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH/SEND and pastoral support is advantageous.
• All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent support to primary-aged children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Help pupils develop strategies for managing emotions and classroom expectations.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils, carers and staff.
• Collaborate with teaching and SEND staff to plan support.

Skills

Relationship building

De-escalation

Calm under pressure

Behaviour support

Collaboration

Job description

We're recruiting an SEN Learning Partner to support primary-aged children with social, emotional and mental health needs.

For some pupils, having a trusted and consistent adult can make the difference between disengaging from school and having a successful day. You'll provide that consistency while helping children develop strategies for managing emotions, relationships and classroom expectations.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Build strong but appropriate relationships
• Remain calm during challenging situations
• Use positive reinforcement and de-escalation
• Recognise triggers and changes in behaviour
• Encourage resilience and independence
• Work collaboratively with teaching and SEND staff

Experience in SEMH, SEND, pastoral support, mentoring, youth work or behaviour support would be particularly relevant.

If you're patient, resilient and motivated by making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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