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 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). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year so theres never been a more exciting time to join us teamOFG Job Title: Pupil Support Worker Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall Salary: £20,906.25 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. All applications must be completed IN FULL As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pupil Support Worker to join our close-knit team at Belmont Secondary School located in Rawtenstall. About the role To work as a Pupil Support Worker, providing support to the teacher and the pupils within an assigned group. In addition to agreed responsibilities of Pupil Support Worker and any reasonable direction from the Head Teacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team the Pupil Support Worker will: Main Tasks To support pupils emotional, social and behavioural wellbeing. To assist teachers in developing and implementing individual educational programmes. To support individual and small groups of pupils across a broad and balanced curriculum. To work with individual and small groups of pupils on educational activities. To prepare materials and equipment. To occasionally transport pupils home after detentions and educational visits etc. Job Activities To work with individual and small groups of pupils in conjunction with the subject teacher. To record relevant educational, social and behavioural information within an agreed framework. To implement agreed individual educational/behavioural programmes. To promote the social and emotional development of pupils through positive approaches that will encourage appropriate relationships and the development of self-esteem. To accompany class groups on external educational visits. To assist subject teacher in group and individual behavioural management, within the agreed school framework. Qualifications Ideally Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths About the School Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupilswith a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering pupilsin the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley 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. 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 pupilsand 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 the 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 1 ADZN1_UKTJ