Hours of work: 35 Hours per week
Salary: £23716.56 actual per annum (£14.86 Hourly)
At Brian Jackson College, we don’t just support young people, we transform lives.
We are seeking an exceptional pastoral Support Worker to join our Post 16 team, working with some of the most complex and vulnerable learners, helping them re engage with education, develop independence, and move forward with confidence.
About us
Brian Jackson College is part of fresh futures, a charity committed to enabling children and young people and families to achieve their full potential.
Our provision is built on:
- Strong relationships with young people
- A deeply inclusive and adaptive approach
- A commitment to supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
- A culture where staff feel valued, supported and able to make a difference
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, including those with EHCP’s.
Your work will include:
- Delivering 1;1 and small group interventions
- Supporting pupils who are EBSA or disengaged from education
- Providing pastoral, emotional wellbeing and learning support
- Contributing to the delivery and review of EHCP (Section F) provision
- Supporting reintegration and post 16 transitions
- Working closely with families, staff and external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, Educational psychologist)
- Developing personalised strategies, de-escalation approaches and resources.
This hands on, relationship driven role where your ability to connect with young people is key.
What makes this role different:
This is a provision where:
- Young people are supported to develop calm, purposeful and positive behaviours
- Inclusion is embedded across all aspects of the curriculum and pastoral care
- Staff wok collaboratively within a strong supportive team culture.
- Leadership is reflective, values driven and focused on continuous improvement.
- Every young person is supported to feel valued, understood, and able to succeed.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young people with SEMH needs.
- Understands trauma informed practice and behaviour support strategies
- Can deliver engaging interventions and build strong relationships
- Is resilient, compassionate and solution focused.
- Communicates effectively with pupils, families and professionals
- Has a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
A full driving licence is essential due to the nature of the role.
Apply Now:
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be a part of a provision that is making a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 3rd July
Interviews 10th July
Please email [email protected] with the completed application forms by the date required.