SEN Pastoral Support

Teaching Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training through online APD training

Reliable recruitment consultant with fast replies

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd is looking for a compassionate SEN Pastoral Support Officer in Birmingham. This vital role involves providing emotional and social support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring their academic and personal development.

The ideal candidate will support students with SEMH needs, build trusting relationships, and work collaboratively with staff to promote a nurturing environment.

Ongoing training and a supportive consultant are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group pastoral support for pupils with SEN.
• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Build strong relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and confidence.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEN

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Calm, empathetic, and patient approach

Experience with behaviour management strategies

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Teaching Assistant, Youth Work, Psychology)

Job description

SEN Pastoral Support Officer

Location: Birmingham B13
Salary:DOE
Contract Type: Full Time

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive SEN Pastoral Support Officer to join our supportive team. This role is vital in providing emotional, behavioural, and social support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring they can thrive both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group pastoral support for pupils with SEN
• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and confidence
• Assist in managing behaviour and implementing personalised support plans
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and safeguarding teams
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals where required
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Support attendance, wellbeing, and emotional regulation strategies

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries
• Experience with behaviour management strategies
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Teaching Assistant, Youth Work, Psychology) are desirable

What We Offer

• Ongoing training through our online APD training
• Reliable recruitment consultant with fast replies