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).
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 #teamOFG!
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB
Salary: £18,955 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 34 hours per week; Monday & Tuesday 8.15 - 4pm, Wednesday & Thursday 8.15 - 3.30pm, Friday 8.15 - 2.45pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for Teaching Assistants to join our close-knit team at Bramfield House School in Suffolk.
About The Role
To work as part of ‘one team’ to assist in the education and care of young people with special education needs. Provide support within the classroom to promote independence, assist the teacher with curriculum delivery, and offer specialist SEN, subject, or other support to pupils.
Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain caring, consistent relationships with pupils.
* Liaise with education and care colleagues regarding pupils’ issues, concerns, or achievements.
* Contribute to pupil planning and reviews, including Progress Reports.
* Work one-to-one on specific programs (e.g., behavioural or literacy intervention).
* Supervise pupils during transitions and when they need time out.
* Support pupils during break and lunch times with recreational activities.
* Present appropriate behaviour standards and act as a role model.
Essential
* Full UK Driving Licence
About Us
Bramfield House School is an independent residential special educational needs school for boys aged 7–16 with social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. We are part of Outcomes First Group, committed to providing high-quality education and care, with a supportive, innovative team and excellent facilities.
This opportunity is in Halesworth, within commuting distance of Lowestoft, Diss, and surrounding areas.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with flexible contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks
* Flexible benefits platform including health and wellbeing benefits, discounts, cycle to work, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, supporting a healthy work/life balance. This is subject to successful probation completion and is not a contractual benefit.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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