Job Description

About our school

Seadown is a small, popular independent school for up to 31 pupils with varying academic abilities who have an EHCP for SEMH, ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism to name but a few. We adopt an attachment aware and

trauma-informed,

whole school approach

to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. The 4Rs (regulate, relate, reason and repair) and PACE are at the heart of all we do at Seadown.

Our experienced and committed staff are dedicated to offering the best possible learning experience tailored to each pupil's individual needs. We recognise the importance of developing pupils academically whilst also placing the same emphasis on helping them grow in line with our school values of respect, co-operation, curiosity and resilience.

Our school was inspected by Ofsted in July 2024 achieving a 'Good' standard overall.

The role

We are seeking a Pastoral Support member to cover a maternity leave starting in September 2025. The ideal candidate will have the commitment, passion, sensitivity and resilience to make a difference to our pupils who have a range of needs, as outlined above.

Pastoral Support team members work under the guidance of our SENCo, working flexibly across our school in response to the needs of pupils. As part of a specialist team, Pastoral Support members play an important role in helping to create a stimulating, safe and structured environment for pupils with complex needs.

Our Pastoral team work both within the classroom, proactively supporting pupils' self-regulation and through structured interventions including Theraplay, Lego Therapy, SEMH support and Jump Ahead. They also play a vital role in supporting pupils to reflect on periods of dysregulation to reduce further incidents and repair relationships that may be impacted as a result. Our Pastoral Team work with pupils and the SENCo to create/review individual Pupil Behaviour Support plans and risk assessments.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

GCSEs at Grade C or above in English and maths (or equivalent qualifications).

Experience in working with children in need of social, emotional and behavioural support with proven impact

Sound experience in at least one relevant setting i.e. school, youth centre, sports coaching, residential setting, respite centre

The genuine belief that all children can succeed and be passionate about supporting all pupils with consistent, unconditional positive regard, identifying and responding to their individual needs within our attachment aware and trauma informed approach

Resilience to cope with the daily challenges that working in a busy, successful SEN school can bring.

A positive, professional and confident approach and be keen to share their knowledge and understanding with others and build strong relationships with pupils and staff

Recent and relevant professional development

Be willing to undertake PRICE training and comfortable using this approach.

A good understanding of the importance of flexibility, with a good sense of humour.

The ability to be an innovative practitioner who values and can support positive play and work as a team to resolve conflict.

Use judgement and creativity to plan and deliver interventions according to the needs of pupils and small pupil groups

Be a strong team player alongside having the ability to work on initiative and be proactive

What Seadown offers

As a valued employee you will receive:

Opt out Pension scheme Competitive salary FREE training and support to help with your professional development Employee assistance/wellbeing support and regular supervision On site parking
Seadown does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Seadown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check. Online checks with be undertaken.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From 22,737.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/05/2025
Expected start date: 02/09/2025