Pastoral Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Ewell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Assistant at Ashley Park School in Epsom, Surrey. The role focuses on providing emotional and behavioural support, helping students overcome challenges in their academic and personal lives.

You'll work closely with teachers and support staff to monitor students' progress, promote positive behaviour, and implement effective support strategies. The school serves autistic young people aged 11-19, providing a nurturing environment that fosters

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Experience supporting students with additional needs.
• Capable of building professional, trusting relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and behavioural support to students.
• Assist students during times of crisis.
• Help promote positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Develop individual support strategies and interventions.
• Monitor behaviour and wellbeing trends.

Skills

Emotional support

Crisis management

Communication skills

Behavioural strategies

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Job description

Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential? We're looking for a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and nurturing school environment where every student can thrive. Working closely with the Head of Behaviour and Welfare, you'll be at the heart of our pastoral provision, supporting students' emotional wellbeing, behaviour and personal development. You'll build positive relationships with students, provide support during challenging moments, and help implement strategies that enable students to engage successfully in learning and school life. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and senior leaders to ensure students receive the guidance, care and encouragement they need to succeed both academically and personally. From delivering targeted interventions and tracking behaviour trends to supporting community projects, work experience opportunities and student rewards programmes, you'll have a genuine impact on the lives of young people every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, emotional and behavioural support to students across the school.
• Support students during times of crisis, helping them regulate emotions and re-engage with learning.
• Work alongside teaching staff to promote positive behaviour and successful classroom inclusion.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of individual support strategies and interventions.
• Support the coordination and day-to-day operation of pastoral systems and routines.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and wellbeing trends, maintaining accurate records and reporting key information.
• Lead and contribute to rewards initiatives, community projects and enrichment opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about student wellbeing, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a lasting difference in a specialist school setting.

We're looking for a resilient, compassionate and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

You'll be confident building positive relationships, remain calm under pressure and be committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student can succeed.

• A strong understanding of social, emotional and behavioural needs and the impact these can have on learning and engagement.
• Experience supporting students with additional needs and implementing effective behaviour and communication strategies.
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships that promote trust, confidence and personal growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• The confidence to work independently, use your initiative and make informed decisions while contributing positively as part of a wider team.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands and maintain accurate records.

Also, experience working with students in a challenging educational, SEND or pastoral setting (ASD/SEMH) is desirable.

Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to helping students feel valued, understood and supported, enabling them to develop the confidence, resilience and skills needed to thrive both in school and beyond.

Ashley Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Epsom, Surrey, for autistic young people aged 11-19, with a capacity for 60 students. We provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Personalised teaching, differentiated lessons, and tailored therapeutic support ensure each student's unique needs and abilities are met. Our curriculum combines academic study, vocational pathways, and life skills, preparing young people to achieve their full potential and future aspirations. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students 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 students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• 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
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support