Pastoral Teaching Assistant - Emotional Wellbeing & Learning Support (SEMH)
Location: Leverhulme, Bolton
Salary: £95-£110 per day, dependent on experience
Contract: Long-term, full-time, with potential for a permanent position
Start Date: ASAP
Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in the Little Lever area of Bolton.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with experience in pastoral care, SEN, SEMH, or emotional wellbeing support who can combine nurturing pastoral support with helping a child engage successfully with their learning.
The child has experienced significant challenges and requires a consistent, trusted adult who can provide emotional support, encouragement and appropriate learning support throughout the school day.
The Role
Providing individual pastoral and learning support.
Building a strong, positive and trusting relationship with the child.
Supporting emotional wellbeing and regulation.
Providing appropriate brain breaks and opportunities for regulation .
Helping the child to re-engage with learning following periods of dysregulation.
Supporting confidence, resilience and positive relationships.
Identifying barriers to learning and implementing appropriate strategies.
Working closely with the class teacher and wider pastoral/SEN team.
Encouraging independence and positive engagement with school.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in:
Pastoral support or mentoring .
SEN or learning support.
Supporting children's emotional wellbeing.
Emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
Building strong relationships with children who may have experienced difficult circumstances.
Providing structured brain breaks and regulation strategies .
Supporting children to overcome barriers to learning.
You will need to be:
Calm and patient.
Empathetic and non-judgemental.
Consis...
Pastoral Support / SEMH Teaching Asssitant in Bolton le Sands employer: Tradewind Recruitment Careers
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer for teachers seeking a fulfilling role in Barnet primary schools. With a strong commitment to professional development, a collaborative work culture, and transparent pay structures, we empower educators to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Our focus on personalised learning and support for diverse needs ensures that every teacher can contribute to a vibrant educational environment.
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