Up to £29,540 + Excellent Benefits
For children with complex, challenging needs, our level of care and education must go above and beyond. We pride ourselves on high staff‑to‑child ratios, in‑house clinical teams and a reputation for excellence and market‑leading Ofsted ratings.
Role Overview
As a Pastoral Support Assistant you’ll help young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) conditions, meet their emotional needs through daily support, assessment and program development.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high‑standard pastoral care and support for each young person.
* Work closely with families to develop individual care plans.
* Conduct assessments and assist in the planning of positive learning environments.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement strategies that promote well‑being.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting.
* Good listener, motivated, capable of working in a team and inspiring young people.
* Organisational skills and flexibility.
* Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with families in challenging circumstances.
* Experience of multi‑agency working and understanding of safeguarding legislation, policies and guidance.
* NVQ Level 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred).
Benefits
* Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
* Full school holidays.
* Career progression within the Group.
* Flexible benefits (life insurance etc.).
* Well‑being tools and employee assistance.
* Medical cover with reimbursement for optician and dentist appointments and discounts.
* Beautiful working environments.
* Friend referral bonus of £1,000.
* Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
Work Environment
We value diversity and encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work. Our teams reflect the diverse backgrounds of our pupils and engage, encourage and inspire them with a supportive culture.
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We are an equal opportunities employer. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search.
You can view our ex‑offenders policy and child protection policy on the school website.
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