1:1 Pastoral Support Worker

At OFG Education we put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Job Title: 1:1 Pastoral Support Worker
Location: Syon Manor College, Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday Mon to Wed 8.30am - 4.30pm Thur to Fri 8.30am - 4pm
Salary: Up to £25,500.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) plus £1,500.00 London Allowance
Contract: Fixed Term Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Do you have the patience, resilience and compassion to help a young person thrive?

We're looking for a 1:1 Pastoral Support Worker to work closely with a student with autism, helping them build confidence, develop independence, and feel safe, supported and successful in their education.

This is far more than a support role. You'll be a trusted adult, mentor and advocate, providing consistency, encouragement and emotional support that helps a young person overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

Working as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team, you'll help create positive daily experiences, celebrate progress, and make a genuine difference to a student's life, both inside and outside the classroom.

Whether your experience comes from education, care, youth work, mentoring, coaching, residential support or a similar people-focused role, if you're passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will bring

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support tailored to a student's individual needs.
• Building a positive, trusting relationship that promotes confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Supporting engagement in learning, social activities, and everyday school life.
• Helping students develop communication skills, independence and self-esteem.
• Using positive behaviour and wellbeing strategies to support successful outcomes.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements, no matter how small.
• Promoting a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where students can flourish.

What We're Looking For

You may currently work as a Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Key Worker, Residential Support Worker or in another role supporting young people or vulnerable individuals.

• Passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential.
• Calm, patient and resilient when faced with complex situations.
• Naturally able to build trust and positive relationships.
• Confident supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Flexible, proactive and committed to making a difference every day.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

About Us At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our College

Syon Manor College is a post 16 learning and skills provider for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards their preparation for adulthood targets and into employment, supported internships or higher education.

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.