1:1 Pastoral Support Worker (SEMH School) - Lytham Position: 1:1 Pastoral Support Worker / Behaviour Support Assistant Location: Lytham, Lancashire Contract Type: Full-Time (Temporary/Permanent options) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term time only) Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Start) Salary £110 - £125 per day About the Role We are seeking a resilient, empathetic, and dedicated 1:1 Pastoral Support Worker to join our supportive team at an established SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in the heart of Lytham. In this role, you will work on a 1:1 basis with a specific student who requires targeted emotional, social, and behavioural regulation support. Your primary objective is to act as a positive role model, break down barriers to learning, and help the student feel safe, understood, and equipped to access the curriculum. Key Responsibilities 1:1 Mentoring & Support: Build a trusting, professional relationship with the student, providing consistent emotional and pastoral guidance throughout the school day. Behaviour & Emotional Regulation: Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans, risk assessments, and de-escalation strategies to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively. Academic & Curriculum Access: Assist the student inside and outside the classroom, adapting tasks alongside teaching staff to encourage engagement and independence. Progress Tracking: Monitor and record behavioural and emotional milestones, maintaining accurate logs (e.g., CPOMS or internal tracking systems). Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise closely with the SENCo, teachers, safeguarding leads, and external mental health professionals to ensure a wraparound support network. Family Liaison: Help maintain positive communication channels between home and school under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team. Person Specification (What We Are Looking For) Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or trauma backgrounds (Youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or school settings background welcome). Location: Must be based in or easily able to commute to Lytham and surrounding areas. Skills: High emotional intelligence, exceptional patience, resilience under pressure, and robust conflict-resolution skills. Mindset: A firm belief in inclusive education, restorative practices, and unconditional positive regard for young people. Qualifications: Relevant childcare, youth work, psychology, or teaching assistant qualifications (Level 2 or 3) are desirable, though a strong, resilient attitude and relevant life/work experience are equally valued. Compliance: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to undergo expedited checks) and provide satisfactory references. What We Offer A welcoming, supportive leadership team and specialised staff committed to staff wellbeing. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities (e.g., de-escalation, trauma-informed practice). A rewarding environment where you can truly make a profound, daily difference in a young person's life.How to Apply To apply for an immediate ASAP start in Lytham, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement to or contact (phone number removed) for more information
1:1 Pastoral Support Worker (SEMH School) - Lytham employer: Tradewind Recruitment
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