Ready to step away from 12-hour shifts, night rotas, and weekend work while keeping the rewarding core of what you do? A welcoming secondary school in Blackpool is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Mentor / SEMH Support Assistant to join their student support team this September 2026. If you have experience as a Children''s Residential Support Worker, your expertise in de-escalation, trauma-informed care, relationship-building, and safeguarding makes you an ideal fit for secondary pastoral and behaviour support. Position Overview: Job Title: School Pastoral Mentor / Behaviour Support Assistant (Transition from Residential Care) Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Excellent public transport links and on-site staff parking) Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term-time only - no nights, no shift work, all school holidays off) Pay Rate: £85.00 - £100.00+ per day (PAYE, based on care/support experience) Contract: Full-time, long-term for the 2026/27 academic year with permanent school contract pathways How Your Care Skills Transfer Directly to the Classroom: De-escalation and Crisis Management: Your training in managing complex behaviours, diffuse situations, and positive handling (Team Teach, MAPA, CPI, or similar) ensures a calm, safe environment for students facing emotional crises. Trauma-Informed Support: Deep understanding of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), attachment needs, and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) ..... full job details .....