Teaching Assistant (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).****If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group –so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!**Become a Teaching Assistant at Meadowcroft School part of Acorn Education andstart working towards yours. * **£23,693.75 per annum** * **Permenent, Term Time only** * **42.5 hours per week** * **Monday to Friday**Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls agedfrom 5 to 19, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs across 4 sites inWakefield. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes forpupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education andlife.This opportunity is in Wakefield which is within commutable distance of Leeds,Barnsley and surrounding areas.**The opportunity**Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils’ lives.Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enrichingplaces where vulnerable pupils and young people achieve far more than theyever expected.As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupilsand young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best fromtheir education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely onyou to guide their learning journeys.You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, withplenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will takeresponsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them todevelop as individuals and engage with the world.Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs isimportant and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous supportoffered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils and youngpeople achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct,positive impact on their developing lives.**Who we are looking for**We would love to hear from candidates who have their GCSE C or above (orequivalent) in English and Maths and who have some experience with SEN andworking within a School.You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, bothindoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive andcaring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoorexperiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoyworking as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience andlearning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and amember of our team will be in touch.**Why join Acorn Education?****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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and youngpeople. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successfulapplicants to a fully enhanced DBS.**#Education #Pupilcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #TeachingAssistant** _**You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy.**_**#1**