Prospero Teaching is looking for a compassionate, proactive and resilient Wellbeing Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Ringwood. This is a highly rewarding position supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, working closely with the school's Wellbeing Manager to deliver targeted interventions that help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

This role suits someone with experience in pastoral support, safeguarding, family liaison or SEMH-focused work, who is confident building relationships and coordinating support around vulnerable pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups with conflict resolution, friendship challenges, anger management, bereavement, stress, anxiety and emotional wellbeing
• Using self-help, grounding and mindfulness-based strategies to help pupils regulate emotions and build resilience
• Liaising with parents and carers, offering guidance, responding to concerns and signposting to internal or external services
• Chairing parent meetings and carrying out home visits where appropriate
• Working confidently with local agencies and understanding multi-agency roles and responsibilities
• Acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of KCSIE and safeguarding legislation
• Supporting attendance in collaboration with the Attendance Officer
• Assisting with transition for new pupils and liaising with families and feeder schools
• Using CPOMS/SIMS and maintaining accurate safeguarding and wellbeing records
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to help them communicate challenges and develop confidence
• Assessing SEMH needs and coordinating appropriate support or referrals
• Referring pupils/families to Early Help, CAMHS, MASH, local charities and other relevant agencies
• Attending Child Protection, CIN and Early Help meetings as required
• Coordinating wellbeing activities such as parent coffee mornings and community events

Contract Details

• Location: Ringwood
• Position: Wellbeing Assistant (SEN School)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Full-time, long-term with potential for permanent opportunities
• Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
• Pay: From £21,000 per year

Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced Child Barred List DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Professional references covering the last 24 months
• Experience in SEMH, safeguarding, pastoral support or family liaison
• Understanding of multi-agency working and safeguarding procedures

What We Offer

• Free accredited CPD including safeguarding, behaviour management and de-escalation
• Access to our specialist Training & Development Team
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant experienced in SEN and wellbeing roles

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