SEMH Pastoral Support Worker - Romford

Protocol Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Pastoral Support Worker to join a specialist SEMH school in Romford/Basildon from September. You will support students with emotional wellbeing, behaviour and development, helping them engage in learning and build confidence.

The role involves working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent, individualised support, manage challenging behaviour calmly, and promote safe, positive choices throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural/additional needs.
• Calm, patient and confident when managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong, resilient approach to supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Passion for emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence in students.
• Reliable and proactive team member with collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, behaviour and personal development.
• Promote engagement, learning and positive choices throughout the school day.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and colleagues to provide consistent support.
• Assist in implementing behaviour strategies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Team player

Reliability

Driver's license

Education

Safeguarding training

Job description

SEMH Pastoral Support Worker - SEMH School - Romford/Basildon | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome challenges both inside and outside the classroom?

We are working with a supportive SEMH school in the Romford/Basildon area that is looking for a dedicated and resilient SEMH Pastoral Support Worker to join their team from September.

The school provides a structured and nurturing environment for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will support pupils with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, engagement and personal development, helping them build positive relationships and develop the confidence to succeed.

You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to provide consistent, individualised support and encourage positive choices throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting young people with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs
• Be calm, patient and confident when managing challenging behaviour
• Have a resilient and consistent approach to supporting vulnerable pupils
• Be able to build strong, trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Be passionate about supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence
• Be reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car - essential for the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference while gaining valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.

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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