Pastoral Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £23,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 283172FAJ |
Summary
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a teacher but weren’t sure university was the right path for you?
Or perhaps you already hold a degree and are looking to develop your skills and transition into a teaching career—without returning to full-time education?
At OFG, we can help you make that move.
Our Teachers of Tomorrow programme offers an incredible opportunity for Teaching Assistants to grow their careers through structured development and recognised qualifications. No matter your previous educational background, this pathway is designed to support your progression into teaching.
Apply now to find out more—your journey could begin in as little as six months!
Become a Pastoral Support Assistant at our new school Armley Grange located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, part of Options Autism and take the first step toward building your own rewarding future.
Salary: £23,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Location: Armley Grange, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3QH
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30am - 4.30pm
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Armley Grange is a new specialist school for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs. A specialist school equipped with the latest technology, sensory provision and specialist teaching spaces with the needs of the pupils in mind.
Armley Grange is a day school that caters for pupils from 5 years to 19 years old. A specialist curriculum will be provided blending specialist teaching around communication, sensory and behaviour approaches with aiming for each pupil to achieve their goals and aspirations and to reach their potential, equipping them to make their way in the world.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.
About the role
The postholder will provide “front-line” intervention support during the school day to respond to and minimise incidents arising from pupil behaviour, provide initial counselling and guidance and support to enable pupils to return to lessons. By supporting the Pastoral Manager to plan and implement supervision rotas and activities during lesson breaks and work with pupils on an informal basis to maintain good behavioural standards.
Ensure the consistent application of the school behaviour policy by working with staff and pupils on a planned basis to develop awareness and understanding of acceptable standards, implement and review strategies for behaviour improvement and coping skills.
To liaise with all relevant professionals within school to provide integrated support for specifically identified pupils and liaise with families/carers/other agencies to enhance in school integrated support services.
Ensure appropriate records are kept in respect of physical interventions, incident records, communication with parents, class attendance and behavioural support recording.
You will be required to work 1:1 with young people assigned to you.
Who we are looking for
If you are eager to help vulnerable pupils and young people to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you.
You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.
Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Qualifications required: GCSE Maths & English
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
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, 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.
Or perhaps you already hold a degree and are looking to develop your skills and transition into a teaching career—without returning to full-time education?
At OFG, we can help you make that move.
Our Teachers of Tomorrow programme offers an incredible opportunity for Teaching Assistants to grow their careers through structured development and recognised qualifications. No matter your previous educational background, this pathway is designed to support your progression into teaching.
Apply now to find out more—your journey could begin in as little as six months!
Become a Pastoral Support Assistant at our new school Armley Grange located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, part of Options Autism and take the first step toward building your own rewarding future.
Salary: £23,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Location: Armley Grange, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3QH
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30am - 4.30pm
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Armley Grange is a new specialist school for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs. A specialist school equipped with the latest technology, sensory provision and specialist teaching spaces with the needs of the pupils in mind.
Armley Grange is a day school that caters for pupils from 5 years to 19 years old. A specialist curriculum will be provided blending specialist teaching around communication, sensory and behaviour approaches with aiming for each pupil to achieve their goals and aspirations and to reach their potential, equipping them to make their way in the world.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.
About the role
The postholder will provide “front-line” intervention support during the school day to respond to and minimise incidents arising from pupil behaviour, provide initial counselling and guidance and support to enable pupils to return to lessons. By supporting the Pastoral Manager to plan and implement supervision rotas and activities during lesson breaks and work with pupils on an informal basis to maintain good behavioural standards.
Ensure the consistent application of the school behaviour policy by working with staff and pupils on a planned basis to develop awareness and understanding of acceptable standards, implement and review strategies for behaviour improvement and coping skills.
To liaise with all relevant professionals within school to provide integrated support for specifically identified pupils and liaise with families/carers/other agencies to enhance in school integrated support services.
Ensure appropriate records are kept in respect of physical interventions, incident records, communication with parents, class attendance and behavioural support recording.
You will be required to work 1:1 with young people assigned to you.
Who we are looking for
If you are eager to help vulnerable pupils and young people to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you.
You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.
Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Qualifications required: GCSE Maths & English
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
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, 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.