Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Secondary Setting)Salary: per day (Weekly Pay)Contract: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm (Immediate Start Available)Role OverviewAre you a specialist in supporting vulnerable young people with complex needs? We are looking for a 1:1 Pastoral Teaching Assistant to work directly with a student in a Blackpool secondary school. This student has a bespoke EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) focused on Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support.This is a Temp-to-Perm opportunity. We want to meet you for a 1-2 day paid trial to ensure the chemistry is right between you and the student before moving toward a permanent school contract.Key ResponsibilitiesTargeted 1:1 Support: Implement the specific provisions outlined in the student''s EHCP, focusing on emotional regulation and social integration.Pastoral Mentoring: Act as the student''s primary "trusted adult," providing a consistent safe space and helping them navigate the triggers of a busy secondary environment.Academic Scaffolding: Adapt classroom tasks to suit the student''s learning style, ensuring they remain engaged and achieve their individual targets.Crisis De-escalation: Use trauma-informed techniques (such as Team Teach or PACE) to manage periods of high anxiety or emotional dysregulation.Progress Tracking: Maintain detailed records of the student''s daily progress to assist the SENCO and external agencies during EHCP annual reviews.The Ideal CandidateExperience: Proven track record of ..... full job details .....