SEMH Pastoral Support Specialist

AMA Admin; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in Ponteland. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, build trusting relationships, and assist teachers in delivering engaging activities in a structured setting.

The role emphasizes resilience, excellent communication, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary team, with term-time only and daily responsibilities aligned to school needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH/SEND or challenging behaviour is desirable but not essential.
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient when supporting pupils.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues and families.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above; TA qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in classroom and targeted interventions.
• Build positive relationships to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Assist teachers with engaging, differentiated learning activities.
• Support behaviour management using restorative approaches.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage development of social, emotional and communication skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, families and external agencies.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Supervise pupils during break times and school activities where needed.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm and patient

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexible

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4+)

Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in Ponteland. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, build trusting relationships, and assist teachers in delivering engaging activities in a structured setting.

The role emphasizes resilience, excellent communication, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary team, with term-time only and daily responsibilities aligned to school needs.