Intervention & Pastoral Support Assistant Brook Academy

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced intervention and pastoral support worker to join our Positive Relationships Team. Our Positive Relationships Team work with individuals or small groups to provide support with self and co‑regulation and to deliver therapeutic interventions to support the mental health and well‑being of pupils. Our team supports pupils using a trauma‑informed approach with an unconditional positive regard for all pupils.

• Sound experience of supporting pupils who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an SEMH setting
• Experience of supporting pupils to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development from a pastoral perspective
• Experience of intervening to support pupils in crisis or affected by trauma by using either emotional or educational support
• A nurturing, empathetic and holistic approach to behaviour management
• The physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with SEMH, understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication and an indication of an unmet need
• Experience of delivering bespoke interventions to individuals or small groups of pupils
• Experience of working in partnership with other staff members to support the delivery of bespoke strategies and interventions
• Experience of supervising pupils over lunch and break times as directed
• The ability to build relationships with pupils, families and key partners around the pupils
• The ability to work as part of a team using one's initiative when needed

Although based initially cross‑site between our Heron Street (KS1 & KS2) and Failsworth site (KS3), all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.

For candidates considering applying for these posts, we would strongly advise a visit to the school. To arrange a visit or for further information regarding the post, please contact Sarah Dunsdon, Head of School on sarah.dunsdon.

Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Spring Brook School caters for KS3 pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.

Spring Brook Upper School is a unique place where pupils aged 11‑14 are nurtured and developed to encourage independence and skills for life. Their social, emotional and mental health needs are at the forefront of our work. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which suits our learners’ needs incorporating core subjects, vocational subjects and living skills. The school also operates specialised intervention groups where pupils can focus on the development of a range of skills from social, emotional and mental health to a range of academic subjects.

Due to the complex needs of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in dealing with challenging behaviour. However, the knowledge that our work is having a positive impact in helping the young people to grow and work towards independence brings great reward.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.