Outcomes First Group
Job title:
Education Support Worker
Company:
Outcomes First Group
Job description
Full Job DescriptionAt 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).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: Education Support WorkerLocation: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JBSalary: £18,120 per annumHours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-15:30Contract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Education Support Worker to join our close-knit team.About the roleTo work as an Education Support Worker, providing support to the teacher and students. In addition to agreed responsibilities of the Education Support Worker and any reasonable direction from the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team the Education Support Worker will:Main Tasks * Work with individual and small groups of students on educational and EHCP activities.
- Assist teachers in setting short term EHCP targets to support students towards achieving longer term EHCP outcomes.
- Assist teachers in developing and implementing individual EHCP programmes.
- Support individual and small groups of students across the school curriculum.
- Prepare materials and equipment.
- Occasionally transport students’ home and on educational visits etc.
Applicants must have a full, clean manual UK Driving Licence and be prepared to drive school vehicles as and when required.About the schoolOakham Shires School is an Independent Special School for 11-18 year olds who are Autistic and have associated diagnosis and special education needs. The school delivers a primary curriculum to secondary aged pupils who have struggled to cope in a mainstream or larger SEN educational setting and are, as a result, working below age expected stage. Pupils are taught in small class groups of 4 -5 with a high staff to pupil ratio. Pupils are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills and achieve accreditations in Maths, English and Science.For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 Options Autism?BenefitsYour 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
And that’s not all, 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.*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.#1
Expected salary
£18120 per year
Location
Oakham, Rutland
Job date
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:26:40 GMT
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