Pastoral Assistant

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Pastoral Assistant
Location:  Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7LR
Hours:   37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.15am – 4.15pm    
Salary:  £26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  November 2026       
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential? We're looking for a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and nurturing school environment where every student can thrive.

Working closely with the Head of Behaviour and Welfare, you'll be at the heart of our pastoral provision, supporting students' emotional wellbeing, behaviour and personal development. You'll build positive relationships with students, provide support during challenging moments, and help implement strategies that enable students to engage successfully in learning and school life.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and senior leaders to ensure students receive the guidance, care and encouragement they need to succeed both academically and personally. From delivering targeted interventions and tracking behaviour trends to supporting community projects, work experience opportunities and student rewards programmes, you'll have a genuine impact on the lives of young people every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, emotional and behavioural support to students across the school.
• Support students during times of crisis, helping them regulate emotions and re-engage with learning.
• Work alongside teaching staff to promote positive behaviour and successful classroom inclusion.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of individual support strategies and interventions.
• Support the coordination and day-to-day operation of pastoral systems and routines.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and wellbeing trends, maintaining accurate records and reporting key information.
• Lead and contribute to rewards initiatives, community projects and enrichment opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about student wellbeing, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a lasting difference in a specialist school setting.

About You

We're looking for a resilient, compassionate and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You'll be confident building positive relationships, remain calm under pressure and be committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student can succeed.

You will have:

• A strong understanding of social, emotional and behavioural needs and the impact these can have on learning and engagement.
• Experience supporting students with additional needs and implementing effective behaviour and communication strategies.
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships that promote trust, confidence and personal growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• The confidence to work independently, use your initiative and make informed decisions while contributing positively as part of a wider team.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands and maintain accurate records.

Also, experience working with students in a challenging educational, SEND or pastoral setting (ASD/SEMH) is desirable.

Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to helping students feel valued, understood and supported, enabling them to develop the confidence, resilience and skills needed to thrive both in school and beyond.

About Our School

Ashley Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Epsom, Surrey, for autistic young people aged 11–19, with a capacity for 60 students.

We provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Personalised teaching, differentiated lessons, and tailored therapeutic support ensure each student’s unique needs and abilities are met.

Our curriculum combines academic study, vocational pathways, and life skills, preparing young people to achieve their full potential and future aspirations.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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