Staff & Vacancies
Our staff team of teachers and teaching assistants are highly experienced in the provision of education for students who are unable to work within a mainstream setting: They have a wealth of special education experience and are fully trained in effective behaviour management techniques.
Our staff are subject to a thorough and robust vetting system and undergo a detailed induction and training program in order to ensure that they are prepared to work to the high standards that we demand.
Headteacher: Sam Norton
Deputy Headteacher: Scott Haywood
SENCo: Hugh MacGregor
Lower School 1 Teacher: Mirka Kassaiova
Lower School 2 Teacher: Barbara Pinto
Upper School 1 Tutor: Marina Evans
Upper School 2 Teacher: Kristian Green
Secretary: Sam Palmer
Academic Interventions: Lorrayn Webber
HLTAs:
Vicki Prentis
Gary Greenfield
Pastoral Team:
Amber Burrell
Emily Leddy
Teaching Assistants:
Susann Stone
Daniella Clarke
Kathryn Silk
Aaliyah Adebisi
Bank Staff
Amanda Banasco-Zaragoza
School Meals:
Kitchen Manager: Mandy Mitchell
Kitchen Assistant: Leilah Bousfield
Current Staff Vacancies:
Pastoral Support Role – Maternity Leave
Salary:
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Closing date: 18/06/2025
Start date: September 2025
Interview date: TBC
About our school
Seadown is a small, popular independent school for up to 31 pupils with varying academic
abilities who have an EHCP for SEMH, ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism to name but a few. We
adopt an attachment aware and trauma-informed, whole school approach to improving the
mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. The 4Rs (regulate, relate, reason
and repair) and PACE are at the heart of all we do at Seadown.
Our experienced and committed staff are dedicated to offering the best possible learning
experience tailored to each pupil’s individual needs. We recognise the importance of
developing pupils academically whilst also placing the same emphasis on helping them grow
in line with our school values of respect, co-operation, curiosity and resilience.
Our school was inspected by Ofsted in July 2024 achieving a ‘Good’ standard overall.
The role
We are seeking a Pastoral Support member who has the commitment, passion, sensitivity
and resilience to make a difference to pupils who have a range of needs, as outlined above.
Pastoral Support team members work under the guidance of our SENCo, working flexibly
across our school in response to the needs of pupils. As part of a specialist team, Pastoral
Support members play an important role in helping to create a stimulating, safe and
structured environment for pupils with complex needs.
Our Pastoral team work both within the classroom, proactively supporting pupils’ self-regulation and through structured interventions including Theraplay, Lego Therapy, SEMH
support and Jump Ahead. They also play a vital role in supporting pupils to reflect on
periods of dysregulation to reduce further incidents and repair relationships that may be
impacted as a result. Our Pastoral Team work with pupils and the SENCo to create/review
individual Pupil Behaviour Support plans and risk assessments.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
GCSEs at Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications).
Experience in working with children in need of social, emotional and behavioural
support with proven impact
Sound experience in at least one relevant setting i.e. school, youth centre, sports
coaching, residential setting, respite centre
The genuine belief that all children can succeed and be passionate about supporting
all pupils with consistent, unconditional positive regard, identifying and responding to
their individual needs within our attachment aware and trauma informed approach
Resilience to cope with the daily challenges that working in a busy, successful SEN
school can bring.
A positive, professional and confident approach and be keen to share their
knowledge and understanding with others and build strong relationships with pupils
and staff
Recent and relevant professional development
Be willing to undertake PRICE training and comfortable using this approach.
A good understanding of the importance of flexibility, with a good
sense of humour.
The ability to be an innovative practitioner who values and can support positive play
and work as a team to resolve conflict.
Use judgement and creativity to plan and deliver interventions according to the needs
of pupils and small pupil groups
Be a strong team player alongside having the ability to work on initiative and be
proactive
What Seadown offers
As a valued employee you will receive:
Opt out Pension scheme
Competitive salary
FREE training and support to help with your professional development
Employee assistance/wellbeing support and regular supervision
On site parking
Seadown does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion,
disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the
community.
How to apply
Please apply initially by sending your CV to Sam Green: Sam.Green@seadownschool.co.uk
> We are always interested in hearing from suitable, bank staff positions, teaching and catering assistants If you would like more details or would like an application pack please contact the school.
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For more information, please contact Sam Green, Human Resource Manager on sam.green@seadownschool.co.uk Tel: 01903 216164.