Pastoral Assistant

Brookthorpe Hall School; Brookthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Vista Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Brookthorpe Hall School in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to support pupils, including those with autism and SEMH needs, in a safe and nurturing environment. You will work with the Pastoral Support Team to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.

The role involves building relationships with pupils, families and professionals, recording information, and helping implement wellbeing strategies.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support, guidance and encouragement to pupils.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and self-esteem.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Work with staff, therapists and families to support individual needs.
• Record educational, social and behavioural information.
• Contribute to wellbeing strategy implementation and day-to-day school operations.
• Support personal development, wellbeing and progression of pupils.

Skills

Positive and patient approach

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Team work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Pastoral Assistant Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester, GL4 0UN Hours: 40 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm Salary: £23,638.00 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Fixed Term until 31/12/2027 | Term Time Only Start: October 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role As a Pastoral Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with autism and associated social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs to thrive in a safe, structured and nurturing environment. Working closely with the Pastoral Support Team, you will provide high-quality pastoral care, promote positive behaviour, and help pupils overcome barriers to learning, development and wellbeing. You will build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, therapists and external agencies to ensure every young person receives the support they need to succeed. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils will be at the heart of everything you do.

Key responsibilities

• Providing pastoral support, guidance and encouragement to pupils across the school.
• Supporting pupils to develop positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence and self-esteem.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment where all pupils can achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, families and external professionals to support individual pupil needs.
• Recording and maintaining relevant educational, social and behavioural information.
• Contributing to the implementation of behaviour, inclusion and wellbeing strategies across the school.
• Assisting with the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the school.
• Supporting the personal development, wellbeing and progress of all pupils.
• Contributing positively to the wider life and community of the school.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at all times.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and making a lasting difference to their lives.

Who you are

We are looking for a caring, resilient and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A positive and patient approach to behaviour support and relationship building.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent) as a minimum requirement.
• A genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.

About Us

Brookthorpe Hall School is a new independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs, SEMH/ASD/Complex trauma. Our dedicated team will work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are part of Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Critical illness cover
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.