Teaching Assistant
2 weeks ago
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Job Title:
Teaching Assistant
Location:
Acorn Park School, Norwich
Salary:
£20,906.25
Hours:
37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 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 Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School located in Norwich.
***Join us today to receive a £2000 Welcome Bonus. *£1000 paid once you have successfully completed 3 months of your employment, and £1000 after successful completion of final probation – there has never been a better time to join us’* T&Cs apply *
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Job purpose
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.
Responsibilities
Service Users (as defined by the relevant service e.g. Young People/Young Adult/Students)
To support the class teacher/tutor in order to ensure the delivery of a high quality education for all students
To support the class teacher and/or tutor to ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full
To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible
To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students
To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate staff
To support the class teacher and/or tutor in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder
To support the teacher/tutor to write, update, implement and evaluate documentation relating to the individual student. This will include Behaviour Support Profile (BSP), Individual Risk Assessment, Individual Education Plan, Communication Profile, and Pastoral Support Plan as required and appropriate.
To work collaboratively with the class teacher and/or class tutor to adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site * To produce appropriate and effective resources/teaching aids at the request of, and following a brief provided by, the class teacher and/or tutor
To contribute as a member of the School’s multi-professional team, ensuring good working relationships with colleagues
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About us
Acorn Park is a school for 98 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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?
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 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.
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*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.
* **Welcome Bonus is paid as per the terms, providing you have not left before payments are made. T&C's apply if you leave within the first 12 months .*
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