We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance! Job Title:
Pastoral Assistant Location: Norton College, Tewkesbury, GL20 8UQ Salary:
£22,160.62 per annum (
not pro rata
) Hours:
37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am–4.00pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start:
January 2026 UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship Are you passionate about changing young lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, nurturing and purpose-driven environment? Ready to be part of a specialist school that makes a REAL difference every single day? Norton College Tewkesbury is looking for an energetic, compassionate and committed Pastoral Support Assistant to join our outstanding team. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as pupils with autism, helping them grow, flourish and succeed. About the Role This is more than a job — it’s a chance to change lives, including your own. You’ll be part of a warm, inclusive community where compassion, creativity, and commitment are at the heart of everything we do. What you'll do Foster positive behaviour and emotional growth
Spot challenges early and de-escalate situations Encourage healthy relationships and build pupil self-esteem
Support learning and personal development
Help pupils make positive choices Track progress and ensure individual needs are met
Contribute to an inspiring school community
Run small-group interventions Support school events, trips, activities and lunchtime clubs
Safeguard every pupil
Follow safeguarding, child protection, health & safety and confidentiality procedures with professionalism
Grow with us
Engage in CPD, CPI training and ongoing performance development
You’ll have guidance, support, and the chance to build valuable skills — while watching your pupils (and yourself) grow in confidence and achievement. Who We’re Looking For We are seeking someone who is: Experience of working in a similar role Warm, patient and resilient Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people A confident communicator and proactive problem-solver A team player with a positive, can-do attitude Ready to step up, take initiative and make every day count A Full UK Driving Licence Experience with SEMH or autism is helpful—but heart, dedication and willingness to learn are just as important. Join an amazing, supportive team where your work truly makes a difference every day. About us Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury. Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages. We are part of Acorn Education
and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running 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. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 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 #1