Syon Manor College
Hounslow
Expiring soon
Salary:
Up to £23,500 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
06 October 2025
Apply by:
19 September 2025
Job overview
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.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Pastoral Support Assistant
Location: Syon Manor College, Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ
Salary: Up to £23,500 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: September/October 2025
Interviews: to take place from 4th September 2025
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Syon Manor College, a specialist post-16 provision for young people with Autism and complex needs, located in Middlesex.
About the Role
In this vital role, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide high-quality support for our students, ensuring they are able to access learning in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping every learner thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Support subject teachers and tutors to deliver outstanding educational experiences for all students
Help implement education policies and procedures to ensure consistency and best practice
Provide individual or group support to students, helping them engage with the curriculum as independently as possible
Promote students' physical, emotional, and educational development in line with company policies
Assist with the organisation of classroom spaces, learning resources, and student groupings to support a stimulating learning environment
Use, store, and maintain equipment responsibly, reporting any issues promptly
Adapt support strategies to meet the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What We're Looking For
Experience supporting students with Autism and/or Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Ability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour
A proactive, empathetic, and student-focused approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
About us
Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision 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 Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.
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 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.
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
Family Growth Support - *inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
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
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About Syon Manor College
Syon Manor College
390 London Road, Isleworth
London
TW7 5AJ
United Kingdom
Syon Manor College is an independent, a high-quality learning and skills provider supporting young people aged 16 to 25. With three sites across London in Isleworth, Hillingdon, and Uxbridge, the college provides personalised education and support in an autism-specific environment. The Isleworth site, the largest, has been open for two years, while the Hillingdon and Uxbridge sites were added in September 2024.
Here at Syon Manor College, our teaching practices and supportive provision ensures that our learners are given an opportunity to succeed in their communities. Our young people thrive with high levels of specialist support and having their unique individual skills developed to live an independent life.
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