Trauma-Informed SEMH Support Specialist

New Bridge Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance

Competitive NJC pay scale

Job summary

New Bridge Group invites applications for an experienced Intervention and Pastoral Support Assistant to join our Positive Relationships Team at Spring Brook Upper School in Manchester. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping with self-regulation and delivering therapeutic interventions to promote mental health and well-being.

You will work with individuals or small groups, delivering bespoke strategies, building trusting relationships with pupils, families, and staff, and

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs (SEMH)
• Pastoral support to aid personal, social or learning development
• Ability to intervene during crisis or trauma using emotional or educational support
• Nurturing, empathetic approach to behaviour management
• Physical and emotional resilience to support SEMH pupils
• Experience delivering bespoke interventions to individuals or small groups
• Experience partnering with staff to deliver bespoke strategies and interventions
• Supervising pupils over lunch/breaks as directed
• Ability to build relationships with pupils, families and partners

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH to self-regulate and access learning
• Deliver bespoke interventions to individuals or small groups
• Work with staff to implement strategies and interventions
• Provide crisis or trauma support using appropriate approaches
• Build relationships with pupils and families and coordinate with partners
• Support pupils during lunch/break times as directed

Skills

SEMH experience

Pastoral support

Crisis intervention

Behaviour management

Resilience

Bespoke interventions

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Lunch/break supervision

Job description

New Bridge Group invites applications for an experienced Intervention and Pastoral Support Assistant to join our Positive Relationships Team at Spring Brook Upper School in Manchester. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping with self-regulation and delivering therapeutic interventions to promote mental health and well-being.

You will work with individuals or small groups, delivering bespoke strategies, building trusting relationships with pupils, families, and staff, and