1:1 Pastoral Support Worker
19 days ago
Isleworth
We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge! Job Title: 1:1 Pastoral Support Worker\n Location: Syon Manor College, Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ \n Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | Mon to Wed 8:30am – 4:30pm | Thur to Fri 8:30am - 4pm \n Salary: Up to £25,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) \n Contract: Fixed Term | Term Time Only \n Start: November 2026 \n Note: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available. About the Role\n Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their potential? If so, we want you! \n We're on the lookout for a caring, resilient, and dedicated Pastoral 1:1 Support Worker to provide personalized support to a student with autism as they transition into a specialist educational setting. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful relationship and play a key role in helping a young person feel safe, engaged, and successful at school. \n In collaboration with teachers, therapists, and support colleagues, you'll help create positive daily experiences, encourage independence, and support emotional wellbeing, learning, and personal development. No two days are the same, but every day offers the chance to make a lasting impact! Your Responsibilities\n\n • Provide dedicated 1:1 support tailored to the student's individual needs.\n, • Build trust and positive relationships that help the student feel confident and secure.\n, • Support learning, communication, emotional regulation, and independence.\n, • Encourage engagement in lessons and wider school life.\n, • Implement behavior, communication, and support strategies.\n, • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to promote positive outcomes.\n, • Monitor progress and contribute to reviews and support plans.\n, • Ensure the student's safety, wellbeing, and development at all times.\nWhat We're Looking For\n You may have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Worker, or in another SEN, care, or youth support role. We're looking for someone who is: \n\n • Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with autism and additional needs.\n, • Patient, empathetic, and resilient when facing challenges.\n, • Skilled at building positive, trusting relationships.\n, • Confident in supporting behavior and emotional wellbeing.\n, • A strong team player with excellent communication skills.\n, • Organized and able to maintain accurate records.\n, • Committed to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for every student.\nAbout Us\n Syon Manor College is a post-16 learning and skills provider for young people with autism and complex needs. We offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational, and life skills learning, including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills, and ASDAN accreditations, all aimed at preparing our students for adulthood, employment, supported internships, or higher education. \n 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. \n We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running in 2025. Why Join Us?\n 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks, and successful applicants will undergo a fully enhanced DBS check. \n\n • Life Assurance\n, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions\n, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks\n, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:\n \n, • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support\n \n\n Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education 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.