Those Huge Small Victories
For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.
Get out what you put in
As a Pastoral Support Assistant you’ll help us meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs [ Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health] and need more support than most. You’ll make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programs for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.
With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young peoples development needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate and work in a team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility and good organizational skills mean you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group.
One of the best environments in SEND
Hinckley House school is a state of the art SEMH primary school recently opened in Autumn 24. As part of the Witherslack group the school is exceptionally well resourced and supported to ensure that every child receives the very best education and outcomes. We are looking for inspirational teachers and wider staff to help us realise our vision for delivering excellence.
Role and responsibilities
* Help meet young people’s emotional needs and apply high standards of care.
* Work with families and develop programs for each individual young person.
* Carry out careful assessment and planning to create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.
* Collaborate with colleagues to support pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs (ASD/BESD).
Qualifications and experience
* Experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting.
* Good listener who can motivate and work in a team; ability to inspire young people to achieve.
* Flexibility and strong organisational skills.
* Ideally NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
* Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils; experience working with families in challenging circumstances; ability to support and resolve difficulties.
* Experience of multi-agency work with understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and guidance.
What we offer
* Training: A full induction and on the job training
* Holiday: Full school holidays
* Progression: Career development, with many head teachers and leaders promoted from within
* Flexible benefits: ability to adjust benefits such as life insurance
* Wellbeing: wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical cover: options to claim for eye care, dental, and a range of discounts
* Beautiful working environments: excellent facilities
* Recommend a friend scheme: £1,000 bonus when applicable
* Contributory pension scheme: matched up to 5%
Bring your whole-self to work
Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and have different needs. You’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:
Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances
Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of safeguarding and child protection
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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