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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).
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Higford School, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET
Salary: £22,300.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Requirements: UK applicants only (this role does not offer sponsorship). All applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
About The Role
This is a rewarding role where you will have a real and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Our pupils are incredible individuals, each with a diagnosis of Autism and often additional needs. They have enormous potential, and with your support, they will achieve far more than they ever thought possible.
You’ll be working directly with pupils, helping them access education through bespoke, tailored support. From preparing learning materials and running classroom activities, to supporting with social and emotional needs, you’ll make sure every child feels safe, understood, and inspired to learn.
Who We're Looking For
We’re looking for people with a caring, adaptable, and resilient approach, who are motivated by helping pupils live happy, fulfilling lives.
About Us
Options Higford is a special school set in 28 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside. We provide a high quality, holistic education for up to 60 autistic students who also have associated behavioural needs.
Benefits
* 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
* 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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
* 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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