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At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.
That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Pastoral Assistant
Location: Bankside College, Hanley Castle, WR8 0AD
Salary: 22,440 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: October 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Assistant to join our close-knit team at Bankside College, part of Options Autism.
This is an exciting role for someone passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with varied and complex needs. You will be part of a school that maintains a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.
At Bankside College, quality is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a Pastoral Assistant who shares our vision to empower students to be happy, confident, and able to make their way in the world.
About the Role
As a Pastoral Assistant, your work will be challenging, rewarding, and impactful.
You will:

• Report directly to the Senior Leadership Team on trends in pupil behaviour and support the implementation and evaluation of whole-school communication and behaviour strategies.
• Assist in the smooth reintegration of students back into the classroom following incidents or periods of absence.
• Implement agreed strategies to manage and improve behaviour, promoting a positive and safe learning environment.
• Monitor and analyse pupil behaviour using the school's online behaviour management system, ensuring accurate and timely records.
• Provide an on-call response to support teaching staff when additional assistance is required.
• Liaise with teaching staff to support learning and pupil engagement, ensuring consistent and effective approaches.
• Support students in following school rules and achieving their individual objectives, helping them build self-regulation and confidence.
• Ensure the safeguarding of all pupils by acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person under the guidance of the safeguarding lead.
• Support ongoing CPD by sharing knowledge and best practice on communication and behaviour strategies, empowering pupils' personal and academic development.

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• High standard of literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience working in an educational setting with a range of pupils
• Successful experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs and challenging behaviour

This role is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated, passionate team, where you can help shape the future of our pupils and see the tangible impact of your work every day.
About Us
Bankside College is an exciting new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester. Working in partnership with the Outcomes First Group and Options Autism, the College will provide a Further Education experience for those aged 16 to 24 year-olds with autism, complex needs and learning disabilities. The main aim of the College is to help its students prepare for adulthood and their next stage in life.
In a new purpose-built building, situated in acres of natural beauty, Bankside College will provide a varied, individualised curriculum to enable its students to gain vocational and independence skills to help them achieve their aspirations. Our staff will work together as a cohesive team, to provide the very best experience for the students which will include practical activities, Maths, English and Digital Literacy. The curriculum will have a focus on individual targets, personal skills and enrichment which will include The Duke of Edinburgh Award. Some students will also take part in supported work experience, social enterprise programmes, and volunteering.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to 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.
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, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's 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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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.
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