SEND Learning & Wellbeing Assistant

Educato Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Recruitment in Rochdale is seeking a dedicated Wellbeing Support Worker to support secondary-aged pupils in an alternative provision. You will help pupils develop confidence, coping strategies and engagement with education, while working with the school team to ensure safeguarding and professional boundaries.

You will build trusting relationships, provide pastoral support and assist with emotional regulation and inclusive activities, contributing to a supportive environment where pupils

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral support, youth work or mentoring.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people and build trust.
• Calm, approachable and able to respond sensitively to difficult situations.
• Understanding safeguarding, confidentiality and boundaries.
• Experience in alternative provision or SEMH is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing pastoral and wellbeing support to secondary-aged pupils.
• Building positive relationships and offering guidance when pupils are experiencing difficulties.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, communication skills and positive coping strategies.
• Supporting pupils with social interactions, emotional regulation and conflict resolution.
• Encouraging engagement with lessons, school routines and wider activities.
• Identifying concerns and communicating appropriately with relevant staff.

Skills

Pastoral support

Youth work

Mentoring

Wellbeing

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Wellbeing/counselling qualification

Job description

Educato Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Wellbeing Support Worker to support secondary-aged pupils within an alternative provision in Rochdale. Young people who struggle to access mainstream education may also experience challenges with confidence, relationships, emotional regulation or their general wellbeing. This role focuses on providing consistent support, helping pupils develop positive coping strategies and encouraging them to engage with education. You'll work alongside the wider school team to create a supportive environment where pupils feel listened to, whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and following safeguarding procedures.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing pastoral and wellbeing support to secondary-aged pupils.
• Building positive relationships and offering guidance when pupils are experiencing difficulties.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, communication skills and positive coping strategies.
• Supporting pupils with social interactions, emotional regulation and conflict resolution.
• Encouraging engagement with lessons, school routines and wider activities.
• Identifying concerns and communicating appropriately with relevant members of staff.

Requirements

• Has experience in pastoral support, youth work, mentoring, wellbeing or a related role.
• Can communicate effectively with young people and build trusting relationships.
• Is calm, approachable and able to respond sensitively to difficult situations.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
• Experience in alternative provision, SEMH, secondary education or supporting vulnerable young people would be beneficial. Relevant wellbeing or counselling qualifications may be required for specialist duties, depending on the position.

At Educato, we work with schools and education settings across Greater Manchester and the North West. Our team brings together experience in education and recruitment, allowing us to understand the needs of both our candidates and the settings we work with.