£18.1k per year
Ashford
Full time, part time, permanent
About Outcomes First Group
Outcomes First Group provides care services for people with autism and complex needs.
Job description from Outcomes First Group
#### 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 worklife 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)._**
**_4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement
of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting
time to join us #teamOFG!_**
**Job Title: Teaching Assistant**
**Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford**
**Salary: £18,118.75 per annum**
**Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday**
**Contract: Permanent, Term Time only**
**UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**
**As part of our continued growth in service, we are looking for a Teaching
Assistant to join our amazing team at Heath Farm School located in Ashford.**
**About the role**
As part of our continued growth in service, we are looking for a Teaching
Assistant to join our amazing team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn
Education.
**About the role**
You will work under the direct instruction of an assigned teacher, usually in
the designated learning environment with a teacher, to support access to
learning for students and provide general support to the teacher in the
management of pupils and the classroom. Work may sometimes be undertaken
outside the main teaching area – this may include off site locations including
college settings. To lead small parts of lessons with a small number of
students. To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the
learning, personal development and well-being of all students.
General Responsibilities
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people
* Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of the school
* Take on specific tasks related to the day-to-day administration and organisation of the school
* Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process
* Take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined
**About us**
Heath Farm School is an independent SEN school that offers a unique and
stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in
their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our
nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working
environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged
to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.
Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional
issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated
conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be
happy at school.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist
education and residential care for vulnerable students. 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.**
**_*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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