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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 Support Worker
Location: Overton School, Ludlow, Shropshire
Salary: £22,300.00 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Overton School, part of Options Autism.
Purpose of the job
The purpose of the Pastoral Support Worker is to work alongside teaching staff, parents, and pupils; providing a 1:1 mentoring and/or tutoring role to specific pupils. The underpinning value of the work is to ensure that every pupil achieves their potential through the provision of targeted support and intervention, working with the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
General Responsibilities as Pastoral Support:
The post holder will:
1. Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people.
2. Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure pupils who are identified as being in need of support receive appropriate help.
3. Assist and support pupils during learning sessions, break time, and lunchtimes, managing pupil behaviour, lunchtime activities, and rewards.
4. Take part in any relevant meetings to assist with pupil welfare e.g. review meetings with parents/carers and external agencies.
5. Manage rewards and sanctions for pupils: suitable and consistent interventions put into place as needed.
6. Provide feedback and liaise with parents where applicable.
About Us
Overton School provides specialist education for young people between the ages of 7 – 18.
A nurturing and therapeutic setting comprising of a special school for autistic individuals, learning disabilities, and other complex needs.
We are located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside on the periphery of the market town of Ludlow. The school is situated in a large characterful Victorian building sensitively adapted to meet the varying needs of up to 45 young people.
Our school offers a purposeful learning environment with dedicated learning spaces which facilitate the provision of a bespoke education through carefully planned educational pathways.
For over 16 years, Options Autism has 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.
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.
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.
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