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Pastoral Support Worker - SEMH Specialist School
Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Start Date: September
Working Pattern: Full-Time (5 Days a Week, Term-Time Only)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent (Temp-to-Perm)
Pay Rate: £98.89 - £129.89 per day (dependent on experience) PAYE
Are you a resilient, empathetic mentor looking to make a lasting impact? A well-established SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in Leyland is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join their specialist team full-time from September.
This role offers a seamless path from a temp-to-perm contract, making it ideal for anyone seeking long-term career stability in a supportive, trauma-informed setting.
Key Responsibilities
1:1 & Small Group Mentoring: Deliver structured pastoral interventions to help pupils regulate their emotions and access the curriculum.
De-escalation & Wellbeing: Implement trauma-informed strategies and positive behaviour management techniques to create a safe, reassuring environment.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work alongside class teachers, the SENCo, parents, and external specialists to build tailored support plans.
Attendance & Engagement: Build genuine, trusting relationships with young people to boost confidence, attendance, and social development.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate daily logs regarding pupil progress, wellbeing, and behaviour management.Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Background supporting children or young adults with complex SEMH needs, ASC, ADHD, or challenging behaviour (within education, residential care, or youth work).
Core Skills: Exceptional patience, high emotional resilience, strong communication skills, and a calm approach in high-pressure situations.
Desirable Training: Team-Teach, CPI/MAPA, or trauma-informed practice certification (or willingness to complete training).
Safeguarding: An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to complete one) and full safeguarding clearance.Benefits & What You Get
Career Progression: Clear pathway from temporary trial to permanent school contract.
Supportive Environment: Work within a tight-knit, collaborative team led by supportive senior leaders.
Ongoing CPD: Access to specialised training in mental health, de-escalation, and special educational needs.How to Apply
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