Would you like to join the staff team of an expanding Alternative Provision Multi-Academy Trust?
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy, part of the Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT) is an alternative provision where we provide innovative solutions for a number of students for whom mainstream education is simply not working (for a range of reasons). In our short lifetime thus far we have grown considerably and continue to expand as our provision evolves.
As we have developed we have continued to recruit committed, passionate and talented staff who ensure a full range of interventions to help change the outcomes of and life chances for our students for the better.
We are currently looking for a Pastoral Support Assistant starting from January 2026 till 26 June 2026 in our Orbital Provision .
The job holder will provide direct pastoral support for Year 11 students who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and to work with and help facilitate those students successful inclusion in school life and to provide supervision for students who are struggling.
If you are a team player who is interested in working with young people in an innovative classroom environment, perhaps with previous experience in an educational environment we would welcome an application from you.
In return, SAPMAT will offer you:
* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children
* A friendly and supportive team
* Continuous professional development
* Employee benefits including Staff wellbeing program
Please refer to the Recruitment Pack, & Person Specification for full details of this opening.
Please see full details of our Child Protection Policy / Safeguarding Policy / SAPMAT Charter .
Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants, as well as two satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities Trust, and we are committed to actively promoting equal opportunities for all our staff and pupils. As part of the recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, meeting Data Protection Regulations in line with GDPR compliance.
We provide all members of staff who join Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust with a full induction programme.