Teaching Assistant Hiring Immediately

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• How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four
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• Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, sowe're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's worklife balance.We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you couldbe working one day less a week (or equivalent).
• 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement ofstaff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting timeto join us #teamOFG!
• Become a Teaching Assistant at Longdon Park School, part of Options Autism andstart working towards yours.
• Salary:
• £20,906.25 per annum _
• (not pro rata)
• Hours
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37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.20-16.00
• Contract:
• Permanent, Term time only
• UK Applicants only.
This role does not offer sponsorship.
• Longdon Park School opened in June 2015.
We are a co-educational day schoolcatering for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communicationdifficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD.
Weprovide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where ouryoung people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positivedecisions and display pro-social behaviour.
We are committed to raisingachievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supportingthem through a personalised, engaging curriculum.
Our priority is to developthe foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smoothtransition to the next life stage.Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
• The opportunity
• Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and youngpeople's lives.
Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturingenvironments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupilsand young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best fromtheir education.
Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may haveadditional needs.
They have so much potential, and they will rely on you toguide their learning journeys bespoke to them.You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, withplenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too.
You will takeresponsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them todevelop as individuals and engage with the world.You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharingyour skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as youalways dreamed you could go.Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, withlots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice andguidance too.
• Who we are looking for
• You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, bothindoors and outside according to individual need.
Taking a responsive andcaring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoorexperiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support.
If you enjoyworking as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience andlearning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and amember of our team will be in touch.
• Essential
• English & Maths Level 2 Pass or GCSE CGrade 4 and above
• Full UK Driving License
• Why join Options Autism?
• Benefits
• Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptionalreward 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 BenefitsPlatform, 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._
• And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils andyoung people.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• #Education #Pupilcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #TeachingAssistant _
• You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy.
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