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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).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Visits to Underley Garden School are Welcome to all applicants!
Job Details
* Job Title: Teaching Assistant
* Salary: £22,300.00 per annum plus a Welcome Bonus of £1,000**
* Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday
* Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
* Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Candidates must have Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle to get to work.
About the Role
Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils’ lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant students we support, helping to ensure 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.
You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and providing close supervision of the pupils. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.
Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for passionate staff who want to support pupils with complex needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD, and communication difficulties. You may be required to undertake personal care duties such as feeding and toileting.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity.
Enthusiastic, warm candidates eager to make a positive impact are encouraged to apply. Experience is desirable but not necessary; full training will be provided.
Successful candidates need to be adaptable, ready to work in various classroom roles both indoors and outdoors, taking a responsive and caring approach.
About Us
Underley Garden School supports pupils aged 5-19 with complex needs related to autism and learning disabilities. We adopt a holistic, person-centred approach to help pupils achieve their best and offer education, care, and therapy tailored to individual needs.
Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, within reach of Lancaster and Cumbria.
Part of Options Autism, which has supported individuals with autism and complex needs for over 16 years. We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work'.
Why Join Options Autism?
We offer excellent benefits, including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme
* Wellbeing support services
* Flexible benefits platform with health, insurance, and discount options
* Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes
* Family growth support including enhanced maternity/paternity and fertility treatments
* Additional benefits like Christmas vouchers, health expenses, team days, and travel allowances for those living outside a 10-mile radius
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS screening.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.
**Welcome Bonus payable as £500 after one month and £500 after probation, terms apply.
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