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 details
Job title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: GBP20,906.25 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:15 to 15:45
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for safeguarding pupils and ensuring they are healthy, safe, and comfortable. You will assist in their learning by providing companionship and support, and ensuring their physical, mental, and emotional needs are met. You will prepare learning materials under teacher supervision and participate in learning activities. Liaising with parents and staff regarding pupils' wellbeing is also part of your role.
Who are we looking for?
We seek a motivated individual with a clear desire to work with young people with complex needs. Experience is not necessary as training will be provided. Essential qualities include compassion, enthusiasm, reliability, resilience, teamwork, organization, effective communication, and adaptability to various difficulties.
Key responsibilities
1. Provide a safe, caring, and healthy environment for pupils to thrive and develop independence.
2. Promote and celebrate diversity.
3. Safeguard pupils and support their individual needs.
4. Support and facilitate learning.
5. Follow school policies for recording and reporting.
About the School
Wetheringsett Manor School is a new independent day SEMH school for up to 100 pupils aged 7-18, located in Suffolk, East Anglia. The school, opened in November 2020, is set in a 17-acre parkland with various buildings, including a manor house, stable, cottage, and industrial units. We focus on nurturing pupils academically and socially, building confidence and community understanding.
Part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading in delivering innovative approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.
Employee benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform including health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover, and family support benefits
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS screening.
Note: You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to probation. This is not a contractual benefit but a wellbeing initiative.
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