Educational Support Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

_**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, sowe’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 couldbe working one day less a week (or equivalent).**__**4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complementof staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more excitingtime to join us #teamOFG!**_**Job Title: Learning Support Assistant****Location: Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London****Salary: £23,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)****Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.15am start x 5 days, finishtime 4.15, 4.15, 4.00, 3.45, 3.30pm consecutively)****Contract: Permanent, Term Time only****Start date: November 2024****UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity forLearning Support Assistants to join the amazing team at Kestrel House Schoolin Crouch End, London.**About The Role**This is a great opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who wants todevelop creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complexneeds. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, workingwith pupils who require extra support with learning, in a school where wemaintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to,respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. Weare looking for a Learning Support Assistant, able to support and motivatesome of our most troubled and reluctant learners. You will work closely withour Teachers, helping us in our vision to build incredible futures byempowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make theirway in the world.You will be forward thinking, engaging, resilient, and have an innovativestyle of mentoring, motivated by supporting families and helping every pupilto reach their potential.**Previous experience in a similar role and with SEN students is highlydesirable.****About Us**Kestrel House School is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School. We helpeducate and support pupils and young people who have complex needs andspecialise in the communication and learning challenges associated withAutism.We want each young person at Kestrel House School to achieve their ownambitions and to live fulfilling and productive lives. We want you toencourage everyone to achieve their potential and dream big, despite of anychallenges you or they may face. This can be achieved by assisting andsupporting the class teachers with the agreed learning plans, whilst alsobeing responsible for safeguarding the pupils and young people. This willinclude making sure they are healthy, safe and as comfortable as possible andassisting with the physical, emotional, educational and personal care needsfor each individual.The site is in London, Haringey Borough within Crouch End area, quite close tocentral London. The location has the advantage of easy access to publictransport, having the over ground station located 5 to 10 min walk away fromthe school and a 2 bus stops right outside of the school front gates.For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils,young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learningdifficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector insetting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes forthose in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified 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 exceptionalreward 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 BenefitsPlatform, 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 youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils andyoung people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.#Education #Pupilcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #TA#Teaching Assistant #Autism _***You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, givingyou more time to do the things that make you happy.**__**#1**_