Pastoral Assistant

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.

Become a Pastoral Support Assistant at our brand-new Bricklehurst Manor School, part of Acorn Education – and take the first step toward building your own rewarding future.

• Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, TN5 7EL
• Up to £25,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm including 1 x 5pm finish
• Permanent, Term Time Only
• October 2025 Start

Bricklehurst Manor School is a brand-new school that will cater for up to 60 pupils with SEMH and associated needs. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants involvement in the set up and development of a brand-new school setting and is inspired to support within special educational needs settings.

This school is based in Stonegate, East Sussex.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. 

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about education and making a lasting impact? Join our dedicated Pastoral Support Team and help transform our school into a nurturing, high-quality specialist provision for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs—including those diagnosed with autism or exhibiting related behaviours.

As a valued team member, you will:

• Provide outstanding pastoral care, creating a safe and supportive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.
• Support pupils with varying needs, especially those requiring behaviour management to overcome barriers to learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, therapy teams, outreach agencies, and other schools to ensure every pupil’s continuity, progress, and wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding as your top priority, ensuring the welfare of every young person in our care.

What We're Looking For

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable pupils
• Commitment to promoting positive behaviour and personal development

You will work under the direction of the Headteacher, playing a vital role in making our classrooms supportive, enriching spaces where young people achieve more than they ever thought possible.

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 the 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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