How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.
Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether its already in place or just around the corner, nows the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester, GL4 0UN
Salary: 22,300.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Part-time: Considered for the right applicant
We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with SEMH/ASC experience to join our team at Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester. Someone who takes a creative approach to teaching and supporting pupils would be perfect for this role.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our educational team and help deliver an outstanding curriculum, motivate pupils, and achieve positive outcomes for our young people.
The successful candidate will have experience working with young people with a range of complex learning needs and be able to demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact learning and behaviour. You will largely be working with pupils on a 1:1 basis to support their transition into school and their academic and personal progress.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking dynamic and passionate individuals with experience working with young people with complex learning needs. You should know how to bring creativity and innovation to your support for pupils and their families. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to act as an ambassador for Brookthorpe Hall School.
What We Offer:
* The chance to work in a close-knit, passionate team
* Opportunities to contribute to the development of the school
* Professional growth and access to a network of senior colleagues across Options Autism
* The satisfaction of making a real, positive impact on young peoples lives
Qualifications Required:
* Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent) essential
* Ability to drive school vehicles desirable
Application Requirement:
As part of your application, please provide written examples of your knowledge and experience, particularly demonstrating how you have supported pupils 1:1, worked with pupils with complex needs, contributed to positive outcomes, and collaborated with colleagues. Clear, specific examples will help us understand your suitability for this role.
If you are ready to bring energy, creativity, and heart to a role that truly matters, then Brookthorpe Hall School is the perfect place for your next career step.
About the School
Brookthorpe Hall School is a new independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs, SEMH/ASD/Complex trauma. Our dedicated team will work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We are part of Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.
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 Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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 and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll 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 thats right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100s 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.
*Youll 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
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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