Pastoral Support Assistant

Pastoral Support Assistant – SEMH School – Epping | September Start Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to overcome challenges and develop the confidence they need to succeed? We are working with a specialist SEMH school in Epping that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to join their supportive team from September. This specialist school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs , providing a structured, nurturing, and inclusive environment where emotional wellbeing, positive relationships, and personal development are at the heart of everything they do. The school is committed to helping pupils build resilience, develop self-regulation skills, and re-engage with education. As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and wider support staff to provide individualised support for pupils throughout the school day. You will help pupils manage their emotions, develop positive coping strategies, improve confidence, and overcome barriers that may impact their learning and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will: • Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, SEND, or challenging behaviour • Be calm, patient, and resilient when supporting pupils through difficult situations • Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships • Be passionate about supporting young people’s emotional wellbeing and personal development • Be consistent, approachable, and able to work effectively as part of a supportive team This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated SEMH school where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. The school offers a supportive working environment, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop your career within specialist education. If you are looking for a role where you can inspire, encourage, and support pupils to achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.