Job Title
Pastoral Assistant
Location
Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Hours
37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30am
Salary
Up to £25,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start
September 2026
Eligibility
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Assistant to join our team at Park School and play a key role in supporting pupils’ behaviour, wellbeing and engagement. This is more than a support role — it’s your chance to build relationships, change outcomes and help young people succeed every day.
As a Pastoral Assistant, you’ll work at the heart of school life, supporting pupils who may be struggling with behaviour, engagement or emotional regulation. You’ll provide targeted support, help de‑escalate challenging situations and work closely with staff and external partners to ensure every pupil feels supported, understood and ready to learn.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing 1:1 and group support for pupils at risk of disengagement
* Helping pupils understand and develop positive behaviour and responses
* Supporting during lessons, breaks, lunchtimes and educational visits
* Calmly de‑escalating challenging situations and promoting reflection
* Acting as a positive role model for pupils and colleagues
* Working closely with teachers, pastoral leads and external professionals
* Monitoring progress and contributing to behaviour support plans
* Recording and reporting key information to support pupil outcomesAssisting with incident follow‑up, including gathering statements when needed
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
* Calm, patient and confident in challenging situations
* Passionate about supporting young people and improving outcomes
* A strong communicator who builds positive relationships easily
* Proactive, reflective and able to work as part of a team
* Committed to inclusion, safeguarding and high standards
About Us
Park School is an independent specialist day school in Chipping Norton for boys and girls aged 7–18 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We provide personalised education in small classes, helping pupils re‑engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes. Our holistic approach builds confidence, resilience, and academic progress.
Benefits
* 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
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. This role is part of the Outcomes First Group, a leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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