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About Witherslack Group
For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market-leading OFSTED ratings.
Role: Pastoral Support Assistant
You’ll help us meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH, and more. You’ll ensure they receive high standards of care by working with families and developing individualized programs. Through careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in educational or care settings
* Understanding of developmental needs and pastoral care
* Good listening skills, motivation, teamwork, and ability to inspire
* Flexibility and strong organizational skills
About Hartwell School
Hartwell School is an independent specialist day school in Stockton-on-Tees, catering to pupils with SEMH and related conditions. The school has a recent OFSTED rating of Good, establishing it as a leading specialist provision in the North East.
Benefits
* Full induction and on-the-job training
* Paid school holidays
* Opportunities for career progression within the group
* Flexible benefits, wellbeing tools, and employee assistance
* Medical cover and high-street discounts
* Beautiful facilities and environments
* Referral bonuses of £1,000 per successful referral
* Contributory pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. Our workforce reflects the diverse backgrounds of our young people, fostering an inclusive environment.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils and working with families in challenging circumstances
* Experience with multi-agency work, safeguarding, and child protection policies
* NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred)
Interested in Joining?
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
For more details, please see the full job description and person specification in the attached document or click here. To view our policies, visit our website.
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