Intervention and Pastoral Support Assistant (SEMH)

Overview

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Intervention and Pastoral Support Assistant to join our Positive Relationships Team. Our Positive Relationships Team work with individuals or small groups to provide support with self and co-regulation and to deliver therapeutic interventions to support the mental health and well-being of pupils. Our team supports pupils using a trauma informed approach with an unconditional positive regard for all pupils.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

Sound experience of supporting pupils who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an SEMH setting
Experience of supporting pupils to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development from a pastoral perspective
Experience of intervening to support pupils in crisis or affected trauma by using either emotional or educational support
A nurturing, empathetic and holistic approach to behaviour management
The physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with SEMH, understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication and an indication of an unmet need
Experience of delivering bespoke interventions to individuals or small groups of pupils
Experience of working in partnership with other staff members to support the delivery of bespoke strategies and interventions
Experience of supervising pupils over lunch and break times as directed
The ability to build relationships with pupils, families and key partners around the pupils
The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed