PASTORAL SUPPORT TEAM - LEADING SEMH, BEHAVIOUR AND ATTENDANCE

Location

Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed VC Primary School, Station Road, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5HY (201 on roll)

Tel: 01253 823420
School website: www.bainesend.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary

Baines Endowed Primary School is a thriving, inclusive, and nurturing learning community committed to ensuring the wellbeing and success of all our pupils. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the whole child, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to lead the development of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) provision across the school. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our children by embedding a whole-school approach to emotional wellbeing and mental health. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils, staff, and families to create a safe, supportive, and resilient school environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:-

Develop and lead the school’s SEMH strategy, ensuring a proactive and inclusive approach to pupil wellbeing.

Provide direct support to children experiencing social, emotional, or mental health challenges, implementing interventions tailored to individual needs.

Work collaboratively with staff to embed wellbeing practices in daily teaching and learning.

Build positive relationships with families, offering guidance and support to strengthen home-school partnerships.

Liaise with external agencies, ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time.

Deliver staff training on SEMH awareness and strategies to enhance whole-school wellbeing.

Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEMH interventions, contributing to continuous school improvement.


The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children and families in a pastoral, SEMH, or wellbeing-focused role.

A strong understanding of social, emotional, and mental health needs in primary-aged children.

The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A proactive and compassionate approach to supporting children’s wellbeing.

Experience working with external agencies and knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

A relevant qualification in SEMH, counselling, education, or a related field (desirable but not essential).

Why Join Baines Endowed Primary School?

A caring and supportive team committed to whole-child development.

Opportunities for professional development and training in SEMH and pastoral support.

A school culture that values wellbeing as a priority for both children and staff.

The chance to lead and shape a vital area of school life, making a real difference to our pupils’ futures.

If you are passionate about supporting children’s emotional and mental health and want to be part of a team that values love, determination, and success, we would love to hear from you!

Baines Endowed Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).

Relevant qualification in education, child development, counselling, or a related field (e.g., Level 3 or above in Supporting Teaching & Learning, Youth Work, Social Work, or Mental Health).

Training in safeguarding and child protection (or willingness to complete upon appointment)

Desirable Qualifications

Higher-level qualification in SEMH, behaviour management, counselling, or family support.

Thrive, Trauma-Informed Schools, or similar training.

First Aid qualification.

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children and young people with SEMH needs.

Experience in supporting positive behaviour management in an educational or pastoral setting.

Experience of working with families to improve attendance, behaviour, or wellbeing.

Experience of working collaboratively with external agencies, such as CAMHS, social care, or educational psychologists.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience in a school-based pastoral role.

Experience in delivering 1:1 and group interventions to support social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Experience in analysing attendance and behaviour data to inform interventions.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.