Pastoral Co-Ordinator – SEMH and Trauma Support

Company: Smile Education
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Location: Witham
Job Description:

Location: Witham, Essex Contract: Temp to Perm, Full Time (Until the end of the academic year with the potential to be extended for the right candidates) Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £22,254.36 to £24,097.97 Start Date: ASAP

An exciting opportunity has become available for a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Coordinator to join a thriving secondary academy in Witham. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs, behaviour challenges, and trauma related barriers to learning.

The school is a highly regarded and growing academy with modern facilities, a supportive leadership team, and a strong focus on staff development and wellbeing. It offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for both students and staff.

Role

  • Support students’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and personal development
  • Provide trauma informed support and targeted SEMH interventions
  • Build strong and positive relationships with students
  • Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
  • Monitor attendance, behaviour and wellbeing data
  • Work closely with families, safeguarding teams and external agencies
  • Promote safeguarding and ensure student welfare is prioritised at all times
  • Encourage positive engagement with education and school life

Ideal Candidate

  • Has experience working with children or young people
  • Has knowledge or experience of SEMH and trauma informed practice
  • Is calm, patient and resilient under pressure
  • Has strong communication and relationship building skills
  • Is passionate about supporting vulnerable students
  • Works well independently and as part of a team
  • Is committed to helping students achieve their full potential

What the School Offers

  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
  • Pension scheme for permanent staff
  • Wellbeing cash plan for permanent staff
  • Additional employee benefits and lifestyle discounts
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives

If you are passionate about supporting students and want to work in a forward thinking and supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply or contact me on kad@create-education.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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Posted: May 10th, 2026