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)