Job Title: 1:1 Pupil Support Worker / Teaching Assistant
Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday–Friday
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months, Term Time Only
Start: July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and dedicated 1:1 Pupil Support Worker (PSW) to support a single student with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role involves providing tailored support to facilitate learning, regulate emotions, build confidence and help the pupil achieve academic and social success.
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide consistent 1:1 support, ensuring safety, wellbeing and engagement in learning
- Build positive therapeutic relationships to support emotional regulation and personal development
- Support students with SEMH needs, attachment difficulties and trauma‑informed strategies
- Encourage positive behaviour, social interaction, independence and appropriate learning skills
- Assist teachers in delivering personalised educational and nurturing programmes
- Monitor and record student progress, rewards and support plans including EHCPs and IEPs
- Liaise positively with parents, carers and external agencies where required
- Supervise and support students during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and wider school activities
What We’re Looking For
- Grade C / 4 or above in English and Maths
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional emotional or behavioural needs
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- Calm, patient and resilient approach when managing challenging situations
- Ability to work proactively, flexibly and as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills and good standard of English and Maths
About the School
Belmont Secondary School is an independent specialist school for boys aged 11–18 with SEMH needs, located in Rawtenstall. The school offers a trauma‑informed, nurturing environment with small classes, personalised pathways and on‑site therapeutic support.
Why Join Us?
Our focus is on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and successful applicants will receive a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive high volumes of suitable applications.
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
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