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School Pastoral Assistant
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.75 - 13.75 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dibden Purlieu
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Certainly! Here’s a job advert tailored to your requirements for a Pastoral Support Assistant role at a SEMH secondary school under New Forest School, located in Dibden:
Pastoral Support Assistant – SEMH Secondary School
Hourly Rate: £13.75 | Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
A specialist secondary school based in Dibden is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join their small, supportive community. The school caters to approximately 25 students, grouped in small classes of around six pupils, all with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and associated Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Strong behaviour management skills and understanding of de-escalation will be crucial for this role.
We can offer FREE Thrive approach introductory training to shortlisted candidates for this role.
About the School:
The school provides a tailored, nurturing environment designed to support young people with SEMH difficulties, which refer to challenges relating to social interactions, emotional regulation, and mental well-being. Pupils benefit from highly personalised teaching approaches and small class sizes that foster strong relationships and positive progress. The site in Dibden offers a calm, safe, and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to develop resilience, confidence, and independence.
Ofsted inspections have recognised the school’s commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere with effective pastoral care, highlighting the positive impact on student engagement and wellbeing.
Role Overview:
The Pastoral Support Assistant will play a key role in supporting the emotional and social development of pupils alongside teaching and pastoral teams. This role involves working closely with individuals and small groups to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support, helping students manage their behaviour, build positive relationships, and access the curriculum effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
Assist in implementing behaviour management strategies and personalised support plans.
Monitor pupils’ emotional wellbeing and liaise with staff to address concerns promptly.
Support pupils in developing social skills and coping strategies.
Help maintain a safe and calm learning environment.
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, families, and external professionals.
Assist with daily routines, transitions, and promoting positive attendance.
Candidate Requirements:
Experience or understanding of SEMH needs and SEN in a secondary education context is highly desirable.
Strong communication skills, patience, and empathy.
Ability to work flexibly and as part of a small team.
Candidates must have a current DBS check for the child workforce or be registered with the DBS Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).
A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and enhancing their educational experience.
Additional Information:
This is a term-time only position, working Monday to Friday.
The hourly rate is £13.75.
The school offers a supportive and collaborative environment focused on the holistic development of its students.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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