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About this job
Job Title: Pastoral Support Worker
Location: Wakefield, West YorkshireSalary: £100 - £115 per day
The Role
Are you a compassionate, resilient and approachable individual with a passion for supporting the emotional well-being and development of young people?
Do you have experience supporting children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour or difficult personal circumstances?
Veritas Education are working with a number of schools and specialist provisions across Wakefield who are looking for dedicated Pastoral Support Workers to join their teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference, providing emotional guidance, behavioural support and a safe space for pupils who may need additional support to overcome personal, social or educational barriers.
Whether you have a background in education, youth work, counselling, mental health, social care or family support, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one and small-group pastoral support to pupils experiencing emotional, social or behavioural difficulties.
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent and supportive role model.
Support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them develop emotional regulation and coping strategies.
Implement positive behaviour strategies and encourage appropriate behaviour, engagement and attendance.
Support pupils during periods of distress, anxiety or crisis, following school policies and individual support plans.
Help identify barriers to learning and implement strategies to improve engagement, confidence and well-being.
Work collaboratively with teachers, safeguarding teams, parents, carers and external professionals.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of pastoral interventions, progress and any safeguarding concerns.
Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued and supported.
Requirements:
Previous experience within a pastoral, educational, youth work, social care or support-based role is desirable.
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs is advantageous.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A patient, empathetic and approachable personality.
Ability to build positive relationships and establish trust with young people.
Confidence managing challenging situations and supporting emotional regulation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory (we can help advise on this).
Desirable:
Relevant qualifications in Pastoral Care, Counselling, Youth Work, Social Work or Mental Health.
Specialist training or qualifications, including Team Teach, Safeguarding, Positive Behaviour Support or Mental Health First Aid.
Experience working within SEN, SEMH, alternative provisions or mainstream educational settings.
Why Choose Veritas Education?
A market-leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
Access to over 80 online CPD training courses available to all our supply, long-term and permanent staff members.
A range of different career opportunities across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years education.
Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of schools and specialist provisions.
An experienced consultant available to support you with any queries, provide ongoing guidance and help you take the next steps in your career.
Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about supporting young people, building positive relationships and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you!
For further information, please contact:
Hannah GartshoreVeritas Educationhgartshore@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'