Dunbar Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision for a dedicated and resilient Pastoral Support Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people who require consistent emotional and behavioural support to thrive in education.

Role Overview:

As a Pastoral Support Teaching Assistant, you will work as part of a skilled and supportive team to provide:

Daily emotional and behavioural support for pupils with SEMH needs
One-to-one and small group interventions focused on emotional regulation and wellbeing
Support with managing behaviour in a restorative and trauma-informed manner
A safe and nurturing environment that encourages positive relationships and re-engagement with learning

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for individuals who:

Have experience working with young people with SEMH, trauma, or challenging behaviour
Understand the importance of consistent pastoral care and a child-centred approach
Are calm under pressure, empathetic, and able to de-escalate conflict effectively
Hold relevant qualifications or training (e.g. ELSA, Team Teach, Mental Health First Aid) or are willing to complete training
Can work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and external agencies

About the School:

The setting is a specialist provision committed to providing tailored support for children and young people with SEMH profiles. The school fosters a therapeutic and inclusive environment, where all staff play a key role in helping pupils feel valued, respected, and ready to succeed.

Please apply today or get in touch for more information!

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Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.