SEN & Inclusion Pastoral Support Specialist

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker for a mainstream secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire. In this SEN/Inclusion role you will support students with SEND, including SEMH, ASD, and ADHD, helping them access lessons and feel safe and valued.

You will work with teachers and LSAs, deliver small-group mentoring, support transitions, assist with safeguarding records, and liaise with staff and parents to monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• In-Department & In-Class Support: Work alongside SEN teachers and LSAs to support SEN students during lessons or provide targeted intervention sessions within our dedicated inclusion/nurture base.
• Targeted Pastoral Interventions: Deliver evidence-based 1-to-1 or small-group mentoring sessions focusing on emotional regulation, social communication, anger management, and building resilience.
• Transition & Integration Support: Facilitate smooth transitions for SEN students—moving from primary to Year 7, between lessons, or after absence/exclusion.
• Behaviour & Emotional Regulation: Act as a trusted adult for students experiencing anxiety, sensory overload, or behavioural crises, using de-escalation and restorative approaches.
• Liaison with Staff & Parents: Communicate with Form Tutors, Heads of Year, the SENCO, and parents about progress and wellbeing strategies.
• Tracking & Safeguarding: Maintain records of student support and interventions using school systems (CPOMS, SIMS) with safeguarding compliance.

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker for a mainstream secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire. In this SEN/Inclusion role you will support students with SEND, including SEMH, ASD, and ADHD, helping them access lessons and feel safe and valued.

You will work with teachers and LSAs, deliver small-group mentoring, support transitions, assist with safeguarding records, and liaise with staff and parents to monitor progress.