Job description
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!
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: Woodside Park School, Penge
Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our new Acorn Education School - Woodside Park School located in Penge, South East London.
If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and re-engage our students, we would like to hear from you.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide a high quality education support service to Service Users and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.
KEY TASK AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To support the class teacher/tutor in order to ensure the delivery of a high quality education for all students
* To support the class teacher and/or tutor to ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full
* To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible
* To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students
* To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate staff
* To support the class teacher and/or tutor in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder
* To support the teacher/tutor to write, update, implement and evaluate documentation relating to the individual student. This will include Behaviour Support Profile (BSP), Individual Risk Assessment, Individual Education Plan, Communication Profile, and Pastoral Support Plan as required and appropriate.
* To work collaboratively with the class teacher and/or class tutor to adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site
* To produce appropriate and effective resources/teaching aids at the request of, and following a brief provided by, the class teacher and/or tutor
* To contribute as a member of the School’s multi-professional team, ensuring good working relationships with colleagues
* To support the care team through participation in the morning routing for students. This includes supporting the children in preparation for school and personal care as appropriate Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling Service Users to develop from needing external control, to developing self control
* To maintain regular communication both informally and in meeting times, ensuring the individual needs of the student are being met effectively.
* To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently
* To make, use and keep records in accordance with Company policies and procedures and standards set by the Regulatory Body
* To keep up-to-date with specified subject area, educational practice and autism-related information Safeguard all students and ensure their safety and wellbeing
* Communicate effectively with care staff to ensure a consistent approach and to provide a daily link between School and Home
* Liaise with staff from other departments to provide a consistent approach to all aspects of Service User education and care
* Maintain regular communication and liaison both informally and in meeting times, ensuring a consistent approach to education and care of Service Users
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About us
Our new Acorn School - Woodside Park located in Penge, South East London. The school will have capacity for 34 pupils ages 11-16 years old and is due to open April 2025. The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 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 Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll 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 that’s right for you, including:
* 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.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Please see our Equal Opportunities Strategy
*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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