Pastoral Care Assistant

Witherslackgroup; Albrighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Albrighton is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant to support young people with complex emotional needs. You will work closely with families and develop individualized support strategies to ensure positive development. Ideal candidates possess experience with ASC or SEMH pupils and relevant qualifications. This role offers a nurturing environment accompanied by career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including holiday during school breaks and flexible benefits tailored to your needs.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits including life insurance

Employee assistance and wellbeing tools

Medical cover for optician and dentist

State-of-the-art facilities

£1,000 referral bonus

Pension matching up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting.
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people to achieve.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the emotional and behavioural development of young people.
• Develop and implement individual support plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust support strategies.

Skills

Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Good listening

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About the Role

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.

As a Pastoral Support Assistant you’ll help us meet our young people’s 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 programmes 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 people’s developmental 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 organisational skills mean you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group.

Responsibilities

Supporting the emotional and behavioural development of young people with complex needs.

Working with families and cross‑agency teams to develop and implement individual support plans.

Monitoring progress and adjusting support strategies as required.

Providing a safe, nurturing learning environment for all pupils.

Requirements & Experience

• 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 legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection.
• Ideally an NVQ Level 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Benefits

• Training: A full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Holiday: Full school holidays
• Progression: Career development opportunities – many of our leaders have been promoted from within the group
• Flexible benefits: Life insurance and other benefits adjustable to your needs
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance and wellbeing tools
• Medical cover: Reimbursement for optician, dentist, and high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments: State‑of‑the‑art facilities
• Refer a friend: £1,000 bonus per successful referral
• Contributory pension: Match up to 5%

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Pastoral Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of your experience, empathy and commitment.

We aim to bring your whole‑self to work and are an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search.

To view our ex‑offenders policy, Child Protection Policy and other relevant information, please refer to the links on our website.