Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Pastoral
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 October 2025 |
| Location: | Kings Bromley |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 292036FAJ |
Summary
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.
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Pastoral
Location: Options Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, DE13 7HR
Salary: £25,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8am – 4pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Pastoral to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team at Options Trent Acres.
About the Role
This is a key role for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to re-engage with learning, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. You will work closely with teachers, support staff, and the pastoral team to promote emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour, and inclusion across the school.
You’ll be at the heart of our pastoral provision — mentoring pupils, guiding colleagues, and helping to create a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment where every learner can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to Teaching Assistants and colleagues
Deliver targeted interventions and emotional support for pupils requiring additional guidance
Collaborate with the pastoral team to develop and implement behaviour and wellbeing strategies
Support pupils in managing emotions, developing resilience, and engaging positively in learning
Maintain accurate pastoral records, track progress, and evaluate the impact of interventions
Offer on-call behavioural support, modelling calm, solution-focused practice
Contribute to safeguarding, inclusion, and personal development across the school
Support attendance and re-engagement initiatives, including home visits when needed
Work with the SEN team on inclusion practices and contribute to EHCP reviews
About You
You are an empathetic, resilient, and proactive professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs. You’ll bring:
Experience working in a pastoral or inclusion-focused role, ideally within an SEMH or SEND setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and professionals
Strong behaviour management and emotional coaching skills
A calm, consistent, and reflective approach to supporting pupils and staff
Confidence in record-keeping, planning interventions, and contributing to whole-school improvement
Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of every pupil
Why join Options Autism?
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.*
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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.
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Pastoral
Location: Options Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, DE13 7HR
Salary: £25,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8am – 4pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Pastoral to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team at Options Trent Acres.
About the Role
This is a key role for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to re-engage with learning, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. You will work closely with teachers, support staff, and the pastoral team to promote emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour, and inclusion across the school.
You’ll be at the heart of our pastoral provision — mentoring pupils, guiding colleagues, and helping to create a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment where every learner can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to Teaching Assistants and colleagues
Deliver targeted interventions and emotional support for pupils requiring additional guidance
Collaborate with the pastoral team to develop and implement behaviour and wellbeing strategies
Support pupils in managing emotions, developing resilience, and engaging positively in learning
Maintain accurate pastoral records, track progress, and evaluate the impact of interventions
Offer on-call behavioural support, modelling calm, solution-focused practice
Contribute to safeguarding, inclusion, and personal development across the school
Support attendance and re-engagement initiatives, including home visits when needed
Work with the SEN team on inclusion practices and contribute to EHCP reviews
About You
You are an empathetic, resilient, and proactive professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs. You’ll bring:
Experience working in a pastoral or inclusion-focused role, ideally within an SEMH or SEND setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and professionals
Strong behaviour management and emotional coaching skills
A calm, consistent, and reflective approach to supporting pupils and staff
Confidence in record-keeping, planning interventions, and contributing to whole-school improvement
Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of every pupil
Why join Options Autism?
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.*
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