1:1 Pupil Support Worker/Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work 

Job Title:   1:1 Pupil Support Worker/ Teaching Assistant
Location:   Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
Hours:        37.5 per week | Monday–Friday 
Salary:       £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:   Fixed Term contract - 12 months | Term Time Only
Start:          July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and dedicated 1:1 Pupil Support Worker (PSW) to join our supportive school community. This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to an identified student, helping them access learning, regulate emotions, build confidence and achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, attachment difficulties and trauma-related behaviours within a nurturing educational environment.

What you will be doing

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to an identified student, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and engagement in learning
• Build positive therapeutic relationships that support emotional regulation and personal development
• Support students with SEMH needs, attachment difficulties and trauma-informed strategies
• Encourage positive behaviour, social interaction, independence and appropriate learning skills
• Assist teachers in delivering personalised educational and nurturing programmes
• Monitor and record student progress, rewards and support plans including EHCPs and IEPs
• Liaise positively with parents, carers and external agencies where required
• Supervise and support students during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and wider school activities

What We’re Looking For

• Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional emotional or behavioural needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Calm, patient and resilient approach when managing challenging situations
• Ability to work proactively, flexibly and as part of a team
• Good standard of English and Maths with strong organisational skills

About the School

Belmont Secondary School is an independent specialist school in Rawtenstall for boys aged 11–18 with SEMH needs, easily commutable from Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.

We provide a trauma-informed, nurturing environment where every pupil feels safe, understood, and supported. Small classes, personalised pathways, and on-site therapeutic support help build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. Our broad curriculum blends academic, vocational, and creative opportunities to prepare pupils for a successful future.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils 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 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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.

#1