Location: Great Yarmouth, East Norfolk
Hours: 35 hours per week + 1 weekly sleep-in
Salary: Temp to perm: £14.30 - £18/hr Perm: £22,547 - £24,458 plus £1,344 sleep-in allowance
Contract: Temp - Perm, Term Time + 1 week
Start date: April/May 2026 or sooner
Join our partner school as an SEMH Pastoral Worker, supporting boys aged 7-16 years with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a Monday- Friday residential setting. This role includes a 4-week period as a SEN Teaching Assistant to ensure suitability and consistency for our pastoral team.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide care, supervision, and emotional support
Act as key adult for a small group of students
Deliver activities to build confidence and social skills
Maintain clear records
Work with parents and agencies
Requirements:
Experience with SEMH or in care/education settings
Ability to manage challenging behaviour with empathy
Resilient, committed, and a strong team player
Benefits:
Supportive, experienced team
Ongoing professional development
Opportunities to make a lasting impact
A dedicated, experienced consultant supporting your journey
FREE access to 20+ CPD training courses to boost your skills
Weekly PAYE pay – no hidden umbrella fees
Ongoing support for permanent career progression
Opportunities for extra hours with the residential care team
A front-row seat to witness life-changing progress
About our partner school: We offer a structured, nurturing environment for young people with particular social, emotional and mental health needs. Our residential provision and tailored learning approach help students develop life skills, confidence, and resilience.
Commitment to equality and safeguarding: Our partner school is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Inspire EHC and our Partner Schools take the safety and wellbeing of children as our highest priority. All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and provide two professional references. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role at present
Salary description
£14.30 - £18.00 per hour