Welfare Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is looking for a full-time Welfare Support Assistant to join a secondary school in Havant, starting in September or October 2025. The role involves supporting students with behavioral challenges and promoting mental wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people and a commitment to safeguarding. Competitive career growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Dedicated support from expert education consultants

Opportunities to grow your career in school welfare roles

Transparent and ethical recruitment process

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient approach required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral difficulties.
• Provide welfare support to students experiencing SEMH challenges.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to monitor student wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or similar

Degree in SEN, Psychology or a similar field

Job description

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Welfare Support Assistant – Secondary School – Havant, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025 or October 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time

Are you dedicated to supporting young people’s wellbeing and ready to join a dynamic school pastoral team?

GSL Education are looking for a full-time Welfare Support Assistant to join a secondary school in Havant. This role will commence in September or October 2025, dependent on notice periods. You will work closely with the Pastoral Team, supporting students who have been removed from classes due to behavioural challenges, and those experiencing Anxiety, Depression, and other SEMH needs.

This position offers opportunities for career growth with progression through pay grades as you gain experience.

Responsibilities of a Welfare Support Assistant:

• Work alongside the Pastoral Team to support students with behavioural difficulties
• Provide welfare support to students experiencing SEMH challenges such as Anxiety and Depression
• Support students reintegrating back into the classroom after removal
• Help create a safe and supportive environment promoting positive student wellbeing
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to monitor student progress and wellbeing

Welfare Support Assistant Qualifications:

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a school or pastoral setting
• CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or similar is desirable but not mandatory
• A degree in SEN, Psychology or a similar field.
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

Why Join GSL:

• Dedicated support from expert education consultants
• Transparent and ethical recruitment process
• Opportunities to grow your career in school welfare roles
• Access to a supportive network of schools committed to inclusive education

If you are ready to make a positive difference in students’ lives and be part of a caring pastoral team, we would love to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Welfare Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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