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!
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: GBP20,906.25 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.
About the Role
To work as a Learning Support Assistant, providing support to teachers and pupils. Responsibilities include:
* Working with individual and small groups of pupils on educational activities.
* Assisting teachers in developing and implementing individual educational programmes.
* Supporting pupils across a broad and balanced curriculum.
* Preparing materials and equipment.
* Occasionally transporting pupils home and on educational visits.
Main Tasks
* Working with pupils in conjunction with the subject teacher.
* Recording relevant educational, social, and behavioural information.
* Implementing individual educational and behavioural programmes.
* Promoting social and emotional development of pupils.
Essential Qualifications
* Level 4 or Grade C and above in Maths and English.
* Previous experience (highly desirable).
About Us
Glebedale School is a special needs school for pupils aged 7 and upwards, providing a nurturing environment with a focus on therapy, education, and personal development. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in December 2022, we serve 30 pupils from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire. Part of Acorn Education, we offer opportunities for career development in a sector leading the way in specialist education for vulnerable pupils.
Why Join Us?
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension options, mental health support, and access to our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offering health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. The 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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