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 were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were 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, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group so theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Specialised EBSNA HLTA
Location: Oak Tree School, Truro
Salary: £25,930.44 per annum
Hours: 42.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm
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 a Specialised EBSNA HLTA to join our close-knit team at Oak Tree School located in Truro
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with specialised training in addressing Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting students with EBSNA by working closely with the Parent Support and Attendance team to develop and implement clear transition plans that facilitate a smooth integration between home and school environments. This role will involve a combination of on-site and home-based support to meet the diverse needs of our students. The successful applicant will need to drive and use of own transport.
Responsibilities:
Specialised Support: Provide tailored support to students experiencing EBSNA, utilising evidence-based strategies and interventions to address underlying emotional barriers to school attendance.
Transition Planning: Work collaboratively with the Parent Support and Attendance team to develop comprehensive transition plans for students transitioning between home and school settings that have high levels of anxiety. This includes conducting home visits, liaising with parents or caregivers, and coordinating with external agencies to ensure a seamless transition process.
Individualised Interventions: Implement individualised support plans for students with EBSNA, incorporating strategies to build resilience, improve coping skills, and reduce anxiety related to school attendance.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and support strategies, adjusting plans as needed to meet the evolving needs of students using the EBSNA program. To support with the transition on conclusion of the EBSNA work to an Oak Tree tutor group.
Collaboration: Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, educational psychologists, and other relevant professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting students with EBSNA.
About us
Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 pupils and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.
This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth, St Austell and surrounding areas.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people.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 youll 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 thats right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100s 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 thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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 and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*Youll 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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