Wellbeing and Pastoral Support Officer

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £95 - £130

About the Role:

We are seeking a caring, resilient, and emotionally intelligent Wellbeing and Pastoral Support Officer to join our inclusive, pupil-focused team. In this role, you will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people with a range of special educational needs (including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and anxiety-related needs), helping them to feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

You will work closely with teaching staff, families, and external professionals to remove barriers to learning and build trusting relationships that support students' emotional development and overall wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small-group pastoral support for pupils experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges

Build strong relationships based on trust, respect, and consistency

Support students to self-regulate emotions and manage transitions throughout the day

Monitor attendance, engagement, and emotional wellbeing indicators

Help create and deliver wellbeing plans and support strategies tailored to individual needs

Liaise with safeguarding leads, external agencies, and families as appropriate

Promote a calm, restorative, and inclusive environment within the school community

Respond appropriately to incidents of distress, dysregulation, or crisis using positive behaviour support techniques

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN, SEMH, or trauma-related needs

Demonstrates a compassionate, calm, and consistent approach

Is confident working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers

Can de-escalate situations and apply proactive behaviour support

Understands the importance of pupil voice and emotional literacy

Is flexible, reflective, and open to training and development

Desirable (But Not Essential):

Training in safeguarding, mental health first aid, trauma-informed practice, or Team Teach

Experience in pastoral roles, mentoring, youth work, or therapeutic education

Familiarity with EHCPs, restorative practice, or attendance support

Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, psychology, or social care

What We Offer:

A supportive and inclusive team committed to whole-child development

Opportunities for CPD in areas such as mental health, autism, and behaviour

A nurturing and positive working environment

Meaningful, relationship-focused work that has a real impact

Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and peer support

Please apply now or contact issy to discuss the wellbeing and pastoral support officer in Blackburn via (url removed) / (phone number removed)