Trauma-Informed Pastoral Support Worker

Springwell Leeds Academy - North; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Desirable pension scheme

Excellent CPD programme and careerOppt

Job summary

Springwell Leeds Academy is seeking a Pastoral Support Worker (Care Team) to provide trauma-informed, nurturing support for pupils with SEMH needs. You’ll build trusting relationships, use personalised regulation strategies, and help create safe, calm classroom environments across the school.

This role offers high energy work with strong CPD opportunities and paths to leadership within the Trust, including Team Teach trainer development. Hours align with term-time plus training days.

Qualifications

• Empathetic: you understand behaviour is communication and attune to a child’s needs.
• Resilient: you handle challenging moments with a calm, professional mindset.
• Curious: you seek to research complex needs and find creative solutions.
• Energetic: you’re ready for a physically demanding but emotionally rewarding day.

Responsibilities

• Building Bridges: Creating deep, trusting relationships through 'unconditional positive regard' and relational play.
• Regulation Mastery: Helping students find their calm using personalised strategies and therapeutic language.
• Team Support: Working outside the classroom to ensure the environment stays safe and productive for everyone.
• Active Engagement: This is a high-energy role—you’ll be on your feet, active and trained to manage physical 'Team Teach' incidents safely.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Curiosity

Energetic

Job description

Springwell Leeds Academy is seeking a Pastoral Support Worker (Care Team) to provide trauma-informed, nurturing support for pupils with SEMH needs. You’ll build trusting relationships, use personalised regulation strategies, and help create safe, calm classroom environments across the school.

This role offers high energy work with strong CPD opportunities and paths to leadership within the Trust, including Team Teach trainer development. Hours align with term-time plus training days.