PASTORAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
  • England,South East,Hampshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £14.96 - £16 per hour
Job Description:
Pastoral Support Assistant - KS2 SEN Alternative Provision (New Forest)


A nurturing KS2 alternative provision in the New Forest is seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant to provide consistent, relational and highly personalised 1:1 support to pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs. The provision delivers a broad, balanced and diverse curriculum through a therapeutic, sensory, practical and outdoor-based approach, tailored to each child’s individual development and wellbeing.


Key Responsibilities
*Deliver calm, relational and 1:1 pastoral support to KS2 pupils with diverse SEN/SEMH needs
*Support pupils with emotional regulation, anxiety, sensory needs, transitions and social communication
*Engage children through therapeutic, sensory, practical and outdoor learning activities
*Promote emotional wellbeing, safety and positive behaviour using nurturing, trauma-informed approaches
*Help pupils build communication, self-regulation, social skills, independence and confidence
*Build trusting relationships through patience, empathy and clear communication
*Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to provide holistic support
*Contribute to a safe, structured and emotionally supportive learning environment


Contract Details
*Location: New Forest
*Position: Pastoral Support Assistant - KS2 SEN Alternative Provision
*Start Date: September 2026 or ASAP
*Contract Type: Full-time
*Working Hours: 08:30 - 16:30 Monday - Friday
*Pay Rate: From £14.25 per hour


Requirements
*Right to Work in the UK
*Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
*References covering the last 24 months
*Level 2/3 qualification in childcare/education/health & social care or relevant SEN/SEMH experience


What We Offer
*Free accredited CPD (safeguarding, behaviour support, de-escalation)
*Access to a specialist Training & Development Team
*Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
*Warm, inclusive and supportive school community
*Opportunities for long-term development and progression


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