Full job description1:1 Pastoral Support Worker (SEMH School) - Lytham


*Position: 1:1 Pastoral Support Worker / Behaviour Support Assistant
*Location: Lytham, Lancashire
*Contract Type: Full-Time (Temporary/Permanent options)
*Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term time only)
*Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Start)
*Salary £110 - £125 per day


About the Role
We are seeking a resilient, empathetic, and dedicated 1:1 Pastoral Support Worker to join our supportive team at an established SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in the heart of Lytham.


In this role, you will work on a 1:1 basis with a specific student who requires targeted emotional, social, and behavioural regulation support. Your primary objective is to act as a positive role model, break down barriers to learning, and help the student feel safe, understood, and equipped to access the curriculum.


Key Responsibilities
*1:1 Mentoring & Support: Build a trusting, professional relationship with the student, providing consistent emotional and pastoral guidance throughout the school day.
*Behaviour & Emotional Regulation: Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans, risk assessments, and de-escalation strategies to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
*Academic & Curriculum Access: Assist the student inside and outside the classroom, adapting tasks alongside teaching staff to encourage engagement and independence.
*Progress Tracking: Monitor and record behavioural and emotional milestones, maintaining accurate logs (e.g., CPOMS or internal tracking systems).
*Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise closely with the SENCo, teachers, safeguarding leads, and external mental health professionals to ensure a wraparound support network.
*Family Liaison: Help maintain positive communication channels between home and school under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team.


Person Specification (What We Are Looking For)
*Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or trauma backgrounds (Youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or school settings background welcome).
*Location: Must be based in or easily able to commute to Lytham and surrounding areas.
*Skills: High emotional intelligence, exceptional patience, resilience under pressure, and robust conflict-resolution skills.
*Mindset: A firm belief in inclusive education, restorative practices, and unconditional positive regard for young people.
*Qualifications: Relevant childcare, youth work, psychology, or teaching assistant qualifications (Level 2 or 3) are desirable, though a strong, resilient attitude and relevant life/work experience are equally valued.
*Compliance: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to undergo expedited checks) and provide satisfactory references.


What We Offer
*A welcoming, supportive leadership team and specialised staff committed to staff wellbeing.
*Ongoing professional development and training opportunities (e.g., de-escalation, trauma-informed practice).
*A rewarding environment where you can truly make a profound, daily difference in a young person’s life.
How to Apply
To apply for an immediate ASAP start in Lytham, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement to or contact for more information.