Pastoral Support Worker

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Job Title:  Pastoral Support Worker- Uxbridge and Hillingdon Campuses
Location:  Syon Manor College, Uxbridge, London, UB8 1SZ.
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday |8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary:      Up to £23,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, education-focused environment where every day brings new opportunities to help students grow, learn and succeed? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Pastoral Support Worker to join our committed team, providing high‑quality support to pupils in line with our organisation’s values, policies and regulatory standards. This is a rewarding role where you’ll play a vital part in helping students—many with autism or additional needs—access education, develop independence, and feel safe, supported and understood.

What you will be doing

• Leading the planning, development and delivery of an engaging and accessible IT curriculum
• Teaching IT across Entry Level 1, BTEC and GCSE qualifications
• Creating dynamic, hands-on learning experiences that inspire and motivate students
• Adapting lessons and teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities
• Building pupils' confidence, independence and digital skills for life beyond the classroom
• Teaching a range of topics including coding, digital literacy, creative media and practical problem-solving
• Helping students discover new strengths, interests and future aspirations through technology
• Working collaboratively within a supportive, forward-thinking team to make a visible difference every day

What You Will Bring 

• Compassionate, patient and committed to supporting young people with diverse needs.
• Able to remain calm and confident when managing challenging behaviour.
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Organised, proactive and willing to learn.
• Passionate about helping students grow in independence, confidence and self‑belief.
• Driving licence is desirabledue to lots of offsite learning 
• Level 3 certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Colleges desirable 
• Level2 SEN qualification/ working towards desirable 

Experience in education, SEN, autism support or care settings is beneficial, but we welcome applications from individuals with the right values and a genuine desire to make a difference.

** Please note: This role will cover both sites Uxbridge UB8 1SZ & UB8 3HD.**

About Us 

Syon Manor College is an independent provider of high-quality learning and skills for young people with autism and complex needs aged 16–25. Operating across three London sites—Isleworth, Hillingdon, and Uxbridge—the college delivers personalised education and support in an autism-specific environment. Our broad curriculum includes academic, vocational, and life skills learning, with BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills, ASDAN, Employability and Independence programmes, and Duke of Edinburgh awards. Specialist teaching and tailored support help learners develop their unique skills, build confidence, and thrive in their communities. At Syon Manor College, we focus on preparing young people for independent living and meaningful futures.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

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.

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