Do you have a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs? A specialist SEMH school in Halifax is looking for a resilient and compassionate Pastoral Assistant to join their dedicated team.
This Pastoral Assistant role in Halifax is ideal for somebody who understands the importance of building positive relationships and creating a safe, nurturing environment for students who may have experienced barriers to education and emotional challenges.
The Role…
Working as a Pastoral Assistant within this SEMH school in Halifax, you will provide emotional, behavioural and pastoral support to students throughout the school day. You will work closely with teaching staff, safeguarding teams and outside agencies to help students regulate emotions, engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.
This Pastoral Assistant role will involve:
* Providing one-to-one and small group pastoral support
* Supporting students with emotional regulation and wellbeing
* Managing challenging behaviour using a therapeutic approach
* Building strong and trusting relationships with students
* Supporting attendance, engagement and positive routines
* Working closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams
* Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom
The SEMH school in Halifax is looking for a Pastoral Assistant who:
* Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
* Is calm, patient and resilient
* Can confidently manage challenging behaviour
* Has experience within schools, alternative provisions, residential settings or youth work
* Is passionate about making a difference to vulnerable young people
* Can work effectively as part of a wider support team
This opportunity in Halifax would suit a committed Pastoral Assistant looking to make a genuine impact within a rewarding SEMH environment. The SEMH school in Halifax prides itself on creating a supportive and structured setting where students are encouraged to thrive emotionally, socially and academically.
In Return…
* Competitive rates of pay
* Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
* Opportunity for long-term or permanent employment
* Rewarding work within a specialist SEMH setting
* Supportive and welcoming staff team
If you are a passionate Pastoral Assistant looking for your next role in Halifax, we would love to hear from you.
