Teaching Assistant – Wellbeing Lead (Maternity Cover)

Job Purpose

To support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement in learning. The Wellbeing Lead will play a key role in providing pastoral support, delivering targeted interventions, and acting as a trusted adult for students who may be vulnerable or experiencing barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

Wellbeing & Pastoral Support

• Act as a key adult for identified pupils, building positive and trusting relationships
• Provide 1:1 and small group support focused on emotional wellbeing
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Support pupils during key times of the school day (transitions, break, lunch)

Intervention Delivery

• Deliver targeted interventions such as:
  • Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA)
  • Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) approaches
  • Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP)-informed support
• Support development of coping strategies, resilience, and social skills
• Monitor, record, and evaluate the impact of interventions

Safeguarding & Inclusion

• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with school policies
• Support vulnerable pupils and those at risk of exclusion
• Assist with reintegration following absence or suspension

Collaboration

• Work alongside teaching staff, SENCo, and pastoral team
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals where appropriate
• Contribute to a consistent, supportive, and inclusive school environment

  Person Specification

  Essential:

  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary school
  • Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model
  • Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

  Desirable:

  • Training or experience in:
    • Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA)
    • Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP)
    • Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP)
  • Experience in alternative provision or pastoral roles

  Key Skills

  • Empathetic, calm, and resilient
  • Strong emotional intelligence
  • Organised with good record-keeping ability
  • Proactive and adaptable

  What We Offer

  • A supportive and inclusive working environment
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and development
  • Access to wellbeing support including EAP
  • Access to Wellhub for gym and fitness benefits
  • Potential for a permanent role within the organisation due to ongoing growth

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