Assistant Relational Support Lead

Full Job Description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

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:  Assistant Relational Support Lead

Salary:      £21,750 per annum

Location:  Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH 

Contract:  Permanent; Term Time Only

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start:        September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• To work under the guidance and instruction of the Relational Support Lead and SLT
• To work in line with the Attachment and Trauma Informed Behaviour Regulation policy, to contribute towards a school wide culture of relational and restorative practice, that is therapeutic, and in accordance with the organisation’s values and school learning principles
• To support staff to implement and embed the Attachment and Trauma Informed Behaviour Regulation Policy
• To deliver targeted interventions, such as Hamish and Milo, supporting the SEMH needs of our students
• To be a professional, consistent role model for staff and students acting sensitively, empathically, relationally, and at all times ensuring the foundational belief or redeemability for all is upheld
• To respond to situations quickly and effectively when staff request further support whilst understanding that the key attachment team is often best placed to deal with students' dysregulation
• To facilitate reflection of the situation, systemically viewing the response, ensuring that the steps taken were in the best interests of the child’s needs
• To support staff by referring to and supporting review of the information concerning student needs including the Relational Support Plans

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/knowledge

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience of working with relevant age groups and SEMH needs within a learning environment.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Experience of general clerical/ administrative work.
• An understanding of school roles and responsibilities.
• Good working knowledge of policy/legislation/guidance and pedagogy relating to therapeutic and relational practice as well as the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities )Code of Practice (CoP).

About us 

Fieldstone School is an independent day school, supporting the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5-16; those children who do not find it easy to fit into existing educational provision. This can be for many reasons, including a range of behavioural, emotional and educational challenges, exacerbated by being on the autistic spectrum. Other difficulties such as sensory processing disorders, attachment disorders or those having faced trauma in their lives.

It is our intention that every student will achieve their full potential in both academic and personal development. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education which supports our students to develop independence and social skills whilst living in their home environment.

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 Acorn Education? 

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, which 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.

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

*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

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