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).
Outdoor Teaching Assistant
5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Outdoor Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Westbourne School, part of Acorn Education.
The Outdoor Teaching Assistant for Westbourne School will support students in the development of key skills, core skills and encourage their achievement and personal development through learning. They will also implement the school strategy for behaviour management by applying rules and procedures and setting clear standards for self and the pupils.
Ensure efficient, effective, safe use and storage of all teaching equipment and materials.
Ensure personal and professional development through a positive approach to personal development, performance appraisal and recording of achievements and accreditations.
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills and a particular empathy for young people with additional needs.
Sound planning and organising skills, able to look ahead, schedule tasks, prepare lesson/delivery plans and prioritise.
Ability to set and achieve targets and objectives for self and pupils based on the overall aims of the learning programme and individual learning needs.
Able to create and sustain effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents and others.
Able to use restraint and de-escalation techniques in accordance with school policy and guidelines.
GCSE (A* – C) in both English and Maths or equivalent
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification
Previous work experience
Experienced in the use of computer-based systems and software packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
A full driving licence
Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites. You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives.
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.
Why join Acorn Education?
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 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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