Pastoral Care Assistant

Witherslackgroup; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring educational group based in Wythenshawe is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant to help meet the emotional needs of young people with complex challenges. The role involves delivering pastoral care, working closely with families and staff to create individualized support programs, and ensuring a positive learning environment. Candidates should have experience with additional support needs such as ASC or ADHD and ideally hold a relevant qualification. The position offers training, career development opportunities, and a £1,000 referral bonus.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Opportunities for career development

Flexible benefits including life insurance

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Medical cover for optician and dentist services

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school or care setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and the wider team.
• Familiarity with multi-agency work.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of pastoral care and emotional support.
• Work with staff and families to develop individualised programmes.
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Good listening skills

Ability to inspire young people

Education

NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teacher Assistant Qualification

Job description

Role Overview

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 apply high standards of care to provide 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’ developmental needs and the role of pastoral care. You will be a good listener, inspire young people to achieve, and work collaboratively with families and the wider team.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of pastoral care and emotional support for children with complex needs. Work with staff and families to develop individualised programmes. Create and maintain a positive learning environment that promotes wellbeing and resilience.

Qualifications and Experience

Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils, including working with families in challenging circumstances. Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and guidance.

Ideally you hold an NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teacher Assistant Qualification or equivalent.

What We Offer

Training: A full induction and on‑the‑job training

Holiday: Full school holidays

Progression: Opportunities for career development within the group

Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits such as life insurance – details on our benefits page

Wellbeing: Employee assistance and wellbeing tools

Medical cover: Reimbursement for optician, dentist appointments and high‑street discounts

Beautiful working environments: State‑of‑the‑art facilities – see our schools page

We offer a £1,000 bonus for a friend referral and a contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.

Bring your whole‑self to work in an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages you to be yourself.

Equal Opportunities

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Additional Information

For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document or click here.

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