Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, 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:
Teaching Assistant
Location:
Medway Green School, Wouldham, Rochester
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:00
Contract:
Permanent, Term Time Only
About the Role:
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Medway Green School located in Kent.
Key Responsibilities:
1. 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
2. To support the class teacher/tutor in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students
3. To support the class teacher and/or tutor to ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full
4. To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational, and moral development of the students
About Medway Green School:
Medway Green School is a special needs provision that provides for students whose SEMH/SEN needs have resulted in placement breakdown at their mainstream schools. With a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development the school aims to help young pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to achieve success as they progress through life.
About Us:
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.
Why Join Acorn Education?
* 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
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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 and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.