Pastoral Support Worker Spilsby

About the role:

A supportive and inclusive school in Spilsby
, committed to promoting the emotional wellbeing, personal development, and engagement of children and young people.

The school provides a nurturing, structured environment where pupils are supported to overcome barriers to learning linked to emotional, social, or behavioural needs. Pastoral support plays a key role in helping pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn, working closely with teaching staff and wider support teams.

Full‑time or part‑time
Start: ASAP

• Provide pastoral and emotional support to pupils on a 1:1 or small‑group basis.
• Support pupils experiencing challenges such as anxiety, low confidence, emotional dysregulation, or difficulties with peer relationships.
• Act as a trusted adult, offering a calm, consistent presence throughout the school day.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times
  , helping them remain engaged and regulated.
• Deliver or support targeted interventions linked to wellbeing, social skills, and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to support individual pastoral plans.
• Monitor and record pupil wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement, sharing updates with relevant staff.

• Experience working with children or young people in a pastoral, support, care, or educational setting.
• Understanding of emotional wellbeing, behaviour support, and how pastoral needs can impact learning.
• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach when supporting pupils facing emotional challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Relevant qualifications or experience such as:
• • Pastoral or wellbeing support
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Youth Work
  • Childcare or care roles
  • Or equivalent hands‑on experience