1:1 Alternative Provision Support Worker

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: 1:1 Alternative Provision Instructor/ Support Worker

Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall

Salary: £20,906.25 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed Term - 12 Months Contract, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
• All applications must be completed IN FULL*

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a 1:1 Alternative Provision Instructor/ Support Worker to join our close-knit team at Belmont Secondary School located in Rawtenstall.

About the role

Under the direction of the Head Teacher, SENCo and Alternative Provision Lead, carry out the professional duties of a 1:1 Instructor by supporting the designated pupil in educational activities with outside agencies and Coordinating and implementing other activities and lessons as applicable to raise attainment for the pupil with specific barriers to learning, raising attainment to ensure the pupil makes the required progress.

Primary Responsibilities:

In partnership with the Alternative Provision Lead ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum that is appropriate for the pupil you are supporting that meets his needs and interests.

To contribute to raising the standards and attainment for the individual pupil you support whilst providing appropriate activities to promote a positive confidence in pupil’s own ability.

To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides the student you support with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Work with the pupil you support on a 1:1basis to improve their numeracy and literacy skills, and complete the relevant assessments to show the relevant progress being made.

Help deliver the entry level, functional skills, AQA unit awards scheme and GCSE courses offered at the school and assist with ensuring all applicable paperwork is completed, liaise with exams officer to ensure the pupil you support is entered for examinations under direction of the teaching staff or SMT/SLT.

Assist with departmental data assessment entry and progression tracking and use this data to identify pupil needs and where targeted support is most needed.

Liaise with relevant staff and/or SMT/SLT to help facilitate learning through assisting with procurement of resources, planning and implementation of lessons and assist with work scrutiny and marking for the pupil you are supporting.

Ensure the provisions used hold the relevant health and safety procedures in place, all the relevant risk assessments are completed and the procedures and implementation of learning is up to date with latest curriculum developments and best pedagogical practice.

Comply with all wider school policies relating to safeguarding of pupils and professional conduct.

In the absence of the student you will be required to attend the school and support in the relevant areas required. This role will be predominantly as a Support Worker but could include other roles such as admin or pastoral support.

To work closely with the Alternative Provision Lead and Assistant Head Teacher to ensure all the relevant checks and risk assessments are completed for all Educational Visits involving the pupil you support.

To play a proactive part in ensuring that all activities in place are relevant and suited to the pupils needs.

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Qualifications

Ideally Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths

About the School

Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 Acorn Education?*​

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

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 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.

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• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

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