SEMH School: Pastoral Support Assistant (Secondary)

Cover People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

SEND consultant

CPD & training

Long-term opportunities

Placement support

Permanent role path

Job summary

Cover People, Manchester, are hiring a Pastoral Support Assistant for a SEMH secondary school in Bury. You will build relationships with pupils, provide pastoral and emotional support, and help students re-engage with education in a supportive, practical learning environment.

The role offers potential for permanent status for the right candidate, with competitive daily pay (£100-£120) and ongoing CPD. A dedicated SEND consultant supports your placement, and the school emphasises intervention,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, care or a similar setting.
• Calm, resilient and consistent when dealing with challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people with SEMH needs.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support throughout the school day.
• Support small groups and individual pupils with engagement and behaviour.
• Deliver or support targeted interventions and enrichment activities.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage progress and participation.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, independence and life skills.
• Support a practical, vocational approach to learning.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEMH experience

Pastoral support

Education sector

Behaviour management

Building relationships

Job description

Cover People, Manchester, are hiring a Pastoral Support Assistant for a SEMH secondary school in Bury. You will build relationships with pupils, provide pastoral and emotional support, and help students re-engage with education in a supportive, practical learning environment.

The role offers potential for permanent status for the right candidate, with competitive daily pay (£100-£120) and ongoing CPD. A dedicated SEND consultant supports your placement, and the school emphasises intervention,