Pastoral Support Worker

Teaching Assistant / Pastoral Support Worker (SEMH / SEN) - Secondary

Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: £23,500 - £25,000 (Term Time Only)
Contract: 12- weeks Temp to Perm| Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, or Pastoral Support Worker looking for a more meaningful and relationship-focused role?

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant / Pastoral Key Worker to join a specialist secondary provision in Crawley that supports young people with SEMH, SEN, Autism (ASC), and Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a trauma-informed setting where emotional wellbeing, trust, and positive relationships are at the centre of learning.

The Role

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping students rebuild confidence, regulate emotions, and re-engage with education in a safe and supportive environment.

Working closely with the SENCo, pastoral teams, therapists, and teaching staff, you will provide tailored support that helps students feel secure, understood, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group pastoral support
• Supporting students with SEMH, SEN, Autism (ASC), and EBSA
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Building strong, positive, and consistent relationships with students
• Supporting behaviour, wellbeing, and classroom engagement
• Contributing to EHCP targets and personalised support plans
• Monitoring attendance, engagement, and student progress
• Supporting transitions back into structured learning environments
• Working collaboratively with families and external professionals

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs
• Comes from a background in education, pastoral care, youth work, mentoring, or alternative provision
• Is calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively
• Understands trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches (desirable)
• Is passionate about making a lasting difference to young people

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work in a therapeutic and trauma-informed environment
• Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• Meaningful role supporting vulnerable young people
• Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and collaboration

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to work in a role where relationships truly matter, apply today to be considered for this opportunity in Crawley.

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