Education Support Staff SEMH/SEND

• Location: Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our dedicated team at a specialist school in Sowerby Bridge, where we provide high-quality, therapeutic, and child-centred education to boys and girls aged 6 to 17 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many of our students also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. We are committed to delivering an education experience that fosters personal growth and prepares our students to be responsible, caring, and respectful individuals.

As a Therapeutic Pastoral Lead, you will play a crucial role within our leadership team, embodying and facilitating a healing approach to support and modify challenging behaviour. This position requires a deep understanding of trauma-informed practices and a commitment to fostering an environment where all students can succeed.

• Lead and run intervention groups that provide meaningful support to young people, demonstrating best practices in therapeutic interactions.
• Manage the pastoral care, including the social, moral, spiritual, and cultural (SMSC) development and socio-emotional resilience of students.
• Assess, monitor, and report on the holistic progress and personal development of students, ensuring their well-being and academic success.
• Uphold and promote our safeguarding policies, ensuring the safety and security of all students.
• Contribute to the school's improvement planning and maintain compliance with Independent School Standards and the Ofsted Inspection framework.

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an educational setting that caters to SEMH and SEND.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic practices and interventions suitable for children with complex needs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring and motivating others.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in therapeutic education practices.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the ability to maintain a safe learning environment.

• Extensive training and support in therapeutic educational practices.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Being part of a passionate team dedicated to making a significant impact on children's lives.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

If you are passionate about supporting children with complex needs and have the skills to contribute to our team, please submit your CV detailing your experience and why you are interested in this position. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our mission of transforming education and supporting our students' journeys.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a school that is deeply committed to the principles of equality, respect for diversity, and the belief that all behaviour can be transformed for the better. Join us in making a lasting impact in the lives of our students.