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).
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (Numeracy)
Location: The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield
Salary: From £20,906.25 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 8.30am – 3.45pm, Tue 8.30am - 5pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Job Purpose
You will be working under the direction/instruction of the Maths Head of Faculty (HOF). The HOF will take overall responsibility for the progress of pupils within the setting, but you will be required to carry out ‘specified work’ under their direction, which may take place in the classroom with small groups and/or delivering 1:1 learning.
This role requires the ability to support our pupils in all aspects of Numeracy and Maths, to support our young people at GHS to interact effectively in the world around them, express themselves and communicate confidently. To support pupils to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in:
* Number
* Shape, Space & Measure
* Handling Data
Who We Are Looking For
You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.
Desirable Qualifications
* Teaching Assistant Level 2 or 3
* NVQ Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3
About Us
The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school for pupils aged 8 to 18 years old, situated in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon. We are committed to providing the best education for young people with complex needs, combining a therapeutic approach, outdoor learning, and individual academic and vocational programmes.
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:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Hundreds 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 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.
*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.
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