Job Overview
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: Pupil Support Worker/Teaching Assistant
Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, 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 Pupil Support Worker/Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Belmont Secondary School located in Rawtenstall.
About The Role
To work as a Pupil Support Worker, providing support to the teacher and the pupils within an assigned group. In addition to agreed responsibilities of Pupil Support Worker and any reasonable direction from the Head Teacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Pupil Support Worker will:
Main Tasks
* To support pupils' emotional, social, and behavioural wellbeing.
* To assist teachers in developing and implementing individual educational programmes.
* To support individual and small groups of pupils across a broad and balanced curriculum.
* To work with individual and small groups of pupils on educational activities.
* To prepare materials and equipment.
* To occasionally transport pupils home after detentions and educational visits.
Job Activities
* To work with individual and small groups of pupils in conjunction with the subject teacher.
* To record relevant educational, social, and behavioural information within an agreed framework.
* To implement agreed individual educational/behavioural programmes.
* To promote the social and emotional development of pupils through positive approaches that will encourage appropriate relationships and the development of self-esteem.
* To accompany class groups on external educational visits.
* To assist subject teachers in group and individual behavioural management within the agreed school framework.
Qualifications
* Ideally Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
About The School
Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys aged 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team works 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. 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 proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will have a positive impact on others’ lives.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and health checks
Additionally, through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose packages that suit your needs, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation and not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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