SEND Pastoral Support Specialist

Witherslack Group; England; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

School holidays

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

Excellent facilities

Refer a friend £1,000

Pension matched 5%

Job summary

Witherslack Group is looking for a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to help meet our young people’s emotional needs within a specialist school setting. You will apply high standards of care, build positive relationships with pupils and families, and develop individual programmes to support each learner’s development.

You should be a good listener, motivate others, and adapt to changing needs with strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and working with families in challenging circumstances and safeguarding considerations.
• Experience of multi-agency work with safeguarding and child protection guidance.
• Ideally NVQ 3 in Care/Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a school/care setting.
• Develop and implement programs for each pupil to promote learning and wellbeing.
• Create a positive learning environment and work closely with families and staff to meet individual needs.
• Assist with safeguarding and support plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Communication

Education

NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Witherslack Group is looking for a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to help meet our young people’s emotional needs within a specialist school setting. You will apply high standards of care, build positive relationships with pupils and families, and develop individual programmes to support each learner’s development.

You should be a good listener, motivate others, and adapt to changing needs with strong organisational skills.