Pastoral Care Assistant
12 days ago
Hemel Hempstead
\n \n \n £27,096 - £31,594 + Excellent Benefits \n Join Us in Making a Difference!\n At Witherslack Group, we believe that every child deserves exceptional care and education, especially those with complex and challenging needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our high staff-to-child ratios and in-house clinical teams, earning us outstanding OFSTED ratings. If you’re passionate about making a real impact, we want you on our team! Your Role as a Pastoral Support Assistant\n As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in addressing the emotional needs of our young people. Many of them face complex emotional and behavioral challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Your mission will be to: \n\n • Provide high standards of care and support.\n, • Collaborate with families to develop tailored programs for each young person.\n, • Create a positive and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive.\n\n If you have experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in educational or care settings, you’ll understand their developmental needs and the essence of pastoral care. Your ability to listen, motivate, and work collaboratively will inspire our young people to achieve their best! About Felden Hall School\n Set to open in Spring 2026, Felden Hall School is a state-of-the-art facility designed for up to 115 pupils aged 5-16. We cater to children with a diverse range of needs, including autism and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This exciting opportunity is at the heart of our community in Hemel Hempstead, ensuring every pupil receives an outstanding educational experience. What We Offer You\n We recognize your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to rewarding you with one of the best salary and benefits packages in the education sector. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Training: Comprehensive induction and on-the-job training.\n, • Holiday: Enjoy full school holidays as a reward for your hard work.\n, • Progression: Opportunities for career development, with many leaders promoted from within.\n, • Flexible Benefits: Tailor your benefits, including life insurance options.\n, • Wellbeing: Access to a range of wellbeing tools and employee assistance.\n, • Medical Cover: Claim back costs for optician and dentist appointments, plus high-street discounts.\n, • Beautiful Working Environments: Work in top-notch facilities.\n, • Recommend a Friend: Earn a £1,000 bonus for every successful referral.\n, • Pension Scheme: Contributory scheme matched up to 5%.\nBring Your Whole Self to Work\n Our diverse workforce reflects the backgrounds of our young people, allowing us to engage, encourage, and inspire them to be their authentic selves. As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you’ll connect with our pupils through: \n\n • Experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils and working with families in challenging situations.\n, • Multi-agency collaboration and understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation.\n, • Ideally, an NVQ Level 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.\nReady to Join Us?\n Our young people deserve the best future, and so do you! Join us for a fulfilling career with a purpose-led employer in an environment that celebrates individuality. \n The Witherslack Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all community sectors. \n For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.