Pastoral Assistant

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! Job title:        Pastoral Assistant Location:       Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester Salary:           £21,000.00 per annum Contract:       Permanent; Term Time only Hours:           40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 16:30 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Assistant to join our close-knit team at Brookthorpe Hall School, part of Options Autism. About the Role The post holder will manage and work as part of a team supporting the learning and behaviour of students. The post holder will provide practical support for individual students and work with the whole school to promote positive behaviour management. To manage pupils’ behaviour, delivering high quality care and support for emotionally vulnerable young people. To work in close collaboration with the Pastoral Manager for Senior Staff to maintain a consistent approach and service delivery to the young people. To practice with a high degree of competence, with the aim of reducing barriers to education and independent social interaction, leading to all pupils achieving their potential. To co-ordinate, all services in school to provide integrated provision for pupils. To work with specific boys and develop their resilience and skills within lessons and around the site to improve their engagement in their own learning. Who we are looking for Experience in a similar setting would be an advantage. An awareness of the current issues affecting young people Experience of working with outside agencies *Along with your application, please provide written examples of relevant knowledge and experiences that relate to the job description. Please show how you have had an impact on pastoral outcomes for young people in your written example* About the School Brookthorpe Hall School is a specialist provision providing full-time specialised co-education for young people aged 7 to 16 with a range of complex needs, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviour. This may include social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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. Why join Options Autism? 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 And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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. *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. #1