SEN Welfare & Pastoral Lead

We are recruiting for a SEN Welfare & Pastoral Lead living close to the Preston area of Lancashire. This Special Education needs School for secondary aged Children is also commutable from the surrounding areas including Chorley, Leyland and Bamber Bridge areas of Lancashire.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer UK Visa Sponsorship at this time.

• 14 - 15.28 per hour, depending on relevant skills and experience.
• Actual yearly salary equates to 21840 - 23836 per annum.
• Full-time, 40-hours per week (term-time only, Working 39 Weeks per year).
• Company sick pay, pension, and Life Assurance.
• Excellent training & development.
• Lots of other fantastic Perks & Benefits package available.

Your Duties

As their Welfare & Pastoral Lead you will play a vital role in supporting pupils to be resilient and confident learners by rewarding social development and planning support strategies to avoid any sensory triggers. You will safeguard their welfare as well as supporting the students with any key issues which effect their schooling, attendance, engagement to ensure positive outcomes.

You will ensure safety across the school and evaluate risk and higher end behaviours ensuring that interventions are reviewed and actioned. You will naturally support the delivery of social skills by managing group programs e.g., Mind works, Yoga, Feel Good days that support wellbeing.

A Full detailed job description is available after initial application.

The Provider

You will be key in delivering high-quality teaching to the young people within a safe environment helping to equip them for the next stage of their lives. The SEN School supports young people aged 11-16 years who have a variety of additional needs including Autism (ASD) with communication needs, Social Emotional Mental Health needs or a combination.

Every member of the team has a common goal to empower the young people through learning so they can achieve their goals and a positive future. This is an amazing place to work, not only for the work that they do, but for the environment in which you do it too.

Criteria

• Previous experience of working with Children in and SEN Setting & Autism and/or Mental Health needs.
• Understanding Safeguarding and child protection guidelines.
• Experience and understanding of safeguarding children in an education setting.
• Good communication skills both written & verbal.
• A natural leader who can motivate pupils and the wider staff team.
• Ability to deal with people, parents, and support workers sensitively.

They believe in changing lives for the better through education. They also have a strong commitment towards developing their fantastic team and offering them a clear career pathway.

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