Wellbeing and Pastoral Support Officer

Tradewind Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency seeks a Wellbeing and Pastoral Support Officer in Blackburn to provide practical and emotional support to children with special educational needs. This role involves building relationships, monitoring wellbeing, and creating individualized support plans in collaboration with teaching staff and families. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN and a compassionate approach to emotional support.

Benefits

CPD opportunities in mental health and behaviour

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Access to staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN.
• Calm and consistent approach to support.
• Ability to work with teachers and parents collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support for pupils.
• Build strong relationships with students.
• Support students to self-regulate emotions.
• Monitor attendance and emotional wellbeing.
• Help create and deliver wellbeing plans.
• Liaise with safeguarding and external agencies.
• Promote an inclusive environment.
• Respond to distress or crises effectively.

Skills

Experience with children with special educational needs

Compassionate and calm demeanor

Collaborative working skills

De-escalation techniques

Emotional literacy understanding

Flexibility and openness to training

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or social care

Job description

Wellbeing and Pastoral Support Officer

Location: Blackburn
Salary: 95 - 130

About the Role:

We are seeking a caring, resilient, and emotionally intelligent Wellbeing and Pastoral Support Officer to join our inclusive, pupil-focused team. In this role, you will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people with a range of special educational needs (including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and anxiety-related needs), helping them to feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

You will work closely with teaching staff, families, and external professionals to remove barriers to learning and build trusting relationships that support students' emotional development and overall wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support for pupils experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges

• Build strong relationships based on trust, respect, and consistency

• Support students to self-regulate emotions and manage transitions throughout the day

• Monitor attendance, engagement, and emotional wellbeing indicators

• Help create and deliver wellbeing plans and support strategies tailored to individual needs

• Liaise with safeguarding leads, external agencies, and families as appropriate

• Promote a calm, restorative, and inclusive environment within the school community

• Respond appropriately to incidents of distress, dysregulation, or crisis using positive behaviour support techniques

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN, SEMH, or trauma-related needs

• Demonstrates a compassionate, calm, and consistent approach

• Is confident working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers

• Can de-escalate situations and apply proactive behaviour support

• Understands the importance of pupil voice and emotional literacy

• Is flexible, reflective, and open to training and development

Desirable (But Not Essential):

• Training in safeguarding, mental health first aid, trauma-informed practice, or Team Teach

• Experience in pastoral roles, mentoring, youth work, or therapeutic education

• Familiarity with EHCPs, restorative practice, or attendance support

• Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, psychology, or social care

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team committed to whole-child development

• Opportunities for CPD in areas such as mental health, autism, and behaviour

• A nurturing and positive working environment

• Meaningful, relationship-focused work that has a real impact

• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and peer support

Please apply now or contact issy to discuss the wellbeing and pastoral support officer in Blackburn via (url removed) / (phone number removed)