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Job Title
Pastoral Assistant
Location
Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS15 4PT
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary
£22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date
November 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to join our specialist education team and play a key role in creating a positive, nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels safe, valued and ready to learn. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Safeguarding Lead and SENCO, you will provide pastoral, emotional and behavioural support to students, particularly those requiring additional intervention. You will help students navigate daily challenges, support wellbeing and behaviour strategies, work alongside families and external agencies, and contribute to safeguarding and SEND processes across the school. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to young people's lives while developing their experience within a specialist educational setting.
What you will be doing
- Providing direct pastoral, emotional and wellbeing support to students.
- Supporting students during times of crisis and helping them successfully re-engage with learning.
- Building positive, professional relationships with students, families and external professionals.
- Working alongside the Safeguarding Lead and SENCO to support safeguarding and EHCP processes.
- Supporting behaviour, attendance, rewards and intervention programmes.
- Monitoring student wellbeing, behaviour trends and implementing appropriate support strategies.
- Assisting with meetings, record keeping, reports and communication with families and professionals.
- Supporting community-based projects, enrichment opportunities and work experience activities.
- Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive culture throughout the school.
What you will bring
GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English required
Understands the challenges faced by students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
Can remain calm, resilient and solution-focused in challenging situations.
Builds positive relationships and quickly earns the trust of young people.
Is passionate about safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
Works effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle.
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 School
Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for students with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for students who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas. 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?
- LIFABA: 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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