We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Mentor to join our innovative team at the National Online school. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils by providing tailored interventions that nurture academic engagement, emotional wellbeing and personal growth. 

As a Pastoral Mentor,  you will play a vital role in supporting students to step down from dependence towards independence. Working closely with families, multidisciplinary experts, and our Senior Leadership Team, you will deliver 1:1 and group mentoring to empower pupils to build confidence, resilience and essential life skills. 

If you are passionate about supporting young people with diverse needs, thrive on building positive relationships, and are committed to removing barriers to learning, this role offers a rewarding chance to be part of an organisation that changes lives every day. 

TCES National Online School delivers online therapeutic education to pupils with complex co-morbid needs, including pupils with neurodiverse identities, social and emotional mental health needs, and Autism, which have presented barriers to them accessing mainstream school-based education, including multiple exclusions. 

• A champion of therapeutic support and advocate for young people, with similar values to ours: Expect the very best from each other; Develop a strong work ethic; Respect and appreciate all difference; Include everyone and exclude no one; Listen to and involve everyone; Never give up on each other!

• Resilient and robust, role modelling outstanding professionalism.

• Substantial demonstrable experience in successfully working with vulnerable young people, those with complex mental health needs and/or those with challenging behaviours.

• The ability to plan and coordinate sessions online, proficient with communication and supporting sensory progress for pupils through universal and intensive therapeutic offers.

• Proficient digital skills, including a good understanding of IT systems and the ability to use them effectively as a member of an online school.

• Organised with attention to detail.

• Proactive and innovative, collaborating with team members in other disciplines, whilst also with the ability to work flexibly and independently.

In return we offer:

• An opportunity to join a leading, accredited provider of online specialist education, directly contributing to the positive outcomes for pupils.

• Competitive terms and conditions.

• Continuing Professional Development: paid comprehensive training for all staff.

• IT equipment: Chromebooks and mobiles supplied as well as technical support where necessary.

TCES, NOS and Great Minds are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant checks such as references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are an equal opportunity employer.