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Job Title:  Pastoral Support Worker
Location:  Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS
Hours:  40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm
Salary:  £23,640.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  April 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will help create a positive, caring environment where every child and young person feels valued and supported. You will provide direct pastoral support to pupils, particularly during times of crisis, and work closely with the Head of Behaviour and Welfare to implement the school’s behaviour and wellbeing approaches. Your role also contributes to long‑term planning that supports pupils’ holistic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote an inclusive, respectful environment where all young people are treated with dignity.
• Support pupils during lessons, unstructured times and moments of crisis, helping them stay engaged in learning.
• Assist in developing and implementing individual educational and behaviour plans.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and that pupils are protected from harm.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and model good professional practice.

Essential qualities and experience:

• GCSEs in Maths and English
• Experience working in a challenging educational environment
• Successful experience of working with students with social, emotional and behavioural challenges

About Us

Avonside School is a brand-new specialist school in Bristol for young people with SEMH, autism, and associated needs. We provide a supportive environment prioritising wellbeing, personal growth, and academic progress.

Our curriculum offers hands-on vocational pathways in construction, hair and beauty, hospitality, art and IT, building practical skills and independence. We empower every pupil to gain confidence, resilience, and the skills needed for further education, employment, and adult life.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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.

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.

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