Pastoral Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the UK is seeking a Pastoral Assistant in Tamworth. This role focuses on supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and behavioural needs, implementing strategies for inclusion and effective engagement. Applicants should have experience in a challenging educational environment and strong communication skills. The position offers a full-time salary of £22,160.62 per annum with a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance and health support services.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a challenging educational environment.
• Proven ability to support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Promote a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils.
• Assist in the development of individual education and behaviour programmes.
• Provide direct support to pupils in crisis.

Skills

Supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about emotional wellbeing, behaviour support, and inclusion. Working closely with the Head of Behaviour and Welfare, you will help ensure consistent pastoral strategies are in place, providing both immediate and longer‑term support that enables pupils to thrive throughout the school day. As a Pastoral Assistant, you will be at the heart of school life, supporting pupils during moments of challenge and success alike. Your work will help remove barriers to learning, promote positive behaviour, and ensure pupils feel understood, safe, and supported.

Responsibilities

• Promote a supportive, inclusive, and respectful environment for all pupils.
• Support staff in implementing effective approaches that keep pupils engaged in learning.
• Provide direct, hands‑on support to pupils in crisis or requiring additional care.
• Assist in the development and delivery of individual education and behaviour programmes.
• Support classroom teachers with behaviour management, supervision, and pupil care.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

Designated Areas of Responsibility

• Support the deployment, supervision, and guidance of Pastoral Intervention Assistants alongside senior leaders.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure staffing meets the needs of pupils.
• Act as an accessible point of contact for teaching staff and pastoral colleagues.
• Help establish clear systems for delegation and shared responsibility within the pastoral team.
• Provide consistent guidance, support, and direction to Pastoral Intervention Assistants.
• Contribute to structured supervision and performance management processes that promote best practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of working in a challenging or complex educational environment.
• Proven ability to support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship‑building skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

This is a role where your empathy, resilience, and commitment will make a tangible difference every day. If you're driven by supporting young people's wellbeing and helping them succeed both in and beyond the classroom, Longdon Hall School offers a meaningful and fulfilling career opportunity.

Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire - £22,160.62 per annum Full Time.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.