Job Description

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 eventsContract 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 yearRequirements

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 proceduresWhat 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 rolesRefer a Friend

Know someone who would thrive in a wellbeing or SEN support role? You can earn a referral bonus for every successful recommendation (T&Cs apply)