Pastoral Support Worker

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.

Our school will adopt the 4DWW once we have a full team in place - and with the rollout already underway across the wider Group, now is the perfect time to join .

Job title: Pastoral Support Worker

Location: Hemlock Stone School. Stapleford, Nottinghamshire NG9 8GA

Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (Not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Do you have the heart to make a difference and the resilience to stand beside young people when they need it most?

At Options Autism, we're looking for a compassionate, proactive, and dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join our team at Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. This is a chance to play a vital role in supporting pupils with autism and social, emotional, or behavioural needs - helping them to build confidence, develop coping skills, and re-engage with learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

About the role

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you'll be a constant source of encouragement and stability for our students. Every day, you'll help young people navigate challenges, celebrate progress, and discover their strengths.

You'll work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and senior leaders to promote wellbeing and positive engagement across the school - ensuring every pupil feels valued, supported, and ready to learn.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting young people through their emotional, social, and educational journey
• Helping to create a calm, caring, and inclusive school environment
• Providing hands-on support to students during challenging moments or crises
• Working closely with teachers and staff to promote positive behaviour and re-engagement
• Guiding and supporting pastoral assistants to deliver consistent, high-quality care

Who we are looking for:

• Experience working with young people with autism (ASC) or social, emotional, and behavioural needs (SEMH)
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and respond with empathy and understanding
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, resilient attitude and a genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential

About us

Our New Options Autism School - Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. The school will have capacity for 66 pupils and is due to open March 2026 and will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

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.

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 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

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

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.