We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance  Become a Pastoral Support Assistant at our Aston House Campus located in Uxbridge part of Syon Manor College and start working towards yours. £20,387 - £22,431 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 4:30&Friday 8:30 - 4:00pm Permanent, Term time only About the role Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on young people’s lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected. As a Pastoral Support Assistant you will connect directly with the brilliant young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them. To support the subject teacher/tutor to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students ensuring that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full    To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible  To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical,educational and moral development of the students  To support the subject teacher and/or tutor in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder  To support the teacher/tutor to write, update, implement and evaluate documentation relating to the individual student.  This will include Behaviour Support Plans (BSP), Individual Risk Assessment, Communication Profile, and Pastoral Support Plan as required and appropriate.  To work collaboratively with the subject teacher and/or tutor to adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site  To contribute as a member of the College’s multi-professional team, ensuring good working relationships with colleagues  To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the College Development Plan  To support the care team through participation in the morning routing for students.   To keep up to date with specified subject area, educational practice and autism-related information  Safeguard all students and ensure their safety and wellbeing  Experience Experience of work with autistic spectrum disorders and/or challenging Experience of work within a education/residential setting Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes Ability to work independently and as part of a team Effective communication skills, verbal and written Ability to record information accurately Good organisational skills Ability to deal with complex and challenging behaviour Ability to demonstrate empathy Basic  IT skills Qualifications and Training Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Colleges. Level 2 SEN qualification or looking to work towards. Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required Undertake relevant group induction training on commencement Commitment to the values of the organisation Driving licence (highly desirable) About us Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. Syon Manor College operates across three specialised sites, Isleworth, Hillingdon and Uxbridge each providing tailored support for a wide range of special educational needs, with a specialised focus of learners with ASC.  With a combined capacity of 75 learners, weoffer a nurturing and individualised approach to education, ensuring each student thrives in a supportive environment.  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? 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 And that’s not all, 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 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. #1