Pastoral Support – Thorney

DATE POSTED

Subject

SEMH

Job Branch & Location

Cambridgeshire - Thorney

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£100 - £120 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

A small specialist secondary provision in Thorney supporting students with a range of SEMH and behavioural needs. The school prioritises wellbeing, emotional regulation and personalised pastoral support. This role is full‑time, starting ASAP and continuing into the next academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build trusting relationships with students, offering pastoral check‑ins, emotional support and daily wellbeing monitoring.
  • Work with the pastoral and safeguarding teams to deliver personalised behaviour plans and wellbeing interventions.
  • Support students through challenging moments using calm, trauma‑informed approaches and restorative conversations.
  • Encourage attendance, engagement and positive routines throughout the school day.

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience supporting young people’s wellbeing in schools, youth work or specialist provisions.
  • Strong understanding of SEMH and the impact of trauma on behaviour and learning.
  • Ability to build positive, professional relationships and maintain consistent boundaries.
  • Relevant qualifications such as L2/L3 TA, Youth Work, Counselling or equivalent experience.
Job Reference: JT25HL147734

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

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