1:1 Pastoral Support Worker (SEMH School) - Lytham

1:1 Pastoral Support Worker (SEMH School) - Lytham

• Position: 1:1 Pastoral Support Worker / Behaviour Support Assistant
• Location: Lytham, Lancashire
• Contract Type: Full-Time (Temporary/Permanent options)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term time only)
• Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Start)
• Salary £110 - £125 per day

About the Role

We are seeking a resilient, empathetic, and dedicated 1:1 Pastoral Support Worker to join our supportive team at an established SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in the heart of Lytham.

In this role, you will work on a 1:1 basis with a specific student who requires targeted emotional, social, and behavioural regulation support. Your primary objective is to act as a positive role model, break down barriers to learning, and help the student feel safe, understood, and equipped to access the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• 1:1 Mentoring & Support: Build a trusting, professional relationship with the student, providing consistent emotional and pastoral guidance throughout the school day.
• Behaviour & Emotional Regulation: Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans, risk assessments, and de-escalation strategies to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Academic & Curriculum Access: Assist the student inside and outside the classroom, adapting tasks alongside teaching staff to encourage engagement and independence.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor and record behavioural and emotional milestones, maintaining accurate logs (e.g., CPOMS or internal tracking systems).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise closely with the SENCo, teachers, safeguarding leads, and external mental health professionals to ensure a wraparound support network.
• Family Liaison: Help maintain positive communication channels between home and school under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team.

Person Specification (What We Are Looking For)

• Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or trauma backgrounds (Youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or school settings background welcome).
• Location: Must be based in or easily able to commute to Lytham and surrounding areas.
• Skills: High emotional intelligence, exceptional patience, resilience under pressure, and robust conflict-resolution skills.
• Mindset: A firm belief in inclusive education, restorative practices, and unconditional positive regard for young people.
• Qualifications: Relevant childcare, youth work, psychology, or teaching assistant qualifications (Level 2 or 3) are desirable, though a strong, resilient attitude and relevant life/work experience are equally valued.
• Compliance: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to undergo expedited checks) and provide satisfactory references.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive leadership team and specialised staff committed to staff wellbeing.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities (e.g., de-escalation, trauma-informed practice).
• A rewarding environment where you can truly make a profound, daily difference in a young person's life.

How to Apply

To apply for an immediate ASAP start in Lytham, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement to christina.grindy@twrecruitment.com or contact 01772 977 333 for more information.