Temporary Special Needs Learning Facilitator (Hiring Immediately)

**At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes youhappy!****Job title: Bank Teaching Assistant****Location: Maple Grove School, Chester, CH2 3HR****Salary: £12.50 per hour****Contract: Bank****UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that iscommitted to improving the lives of pupils and young people, we have the rolefor you!**We are looking for Bank Teaching Assistants who have a background in workingwith pupils and young people who present with challenging behaviours due totheir additional needs. Experience in supporting pupils and young people withAutism and additional needs would be ideal for the role and individuals withthis experience would be suited to join our team at Maple Grove School inChester.****About the School**Maple Grove is an independent school providing a specialist setting forlearners with autism. We are situated in Hoole, Chester, with the school setwithin a beautiful, historic building that has been completely refurbished andredesigned to the highest standard.At Maple Grove, everything we do revolves around the individual needs of eachpupil attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfiltheir potential.Along with our rich and varied curriculum, we focus on developing core lifeskills such as communication and social ability, sensory processing andemotional regulation; every pupil develops the essential capabilities theyneed to be as independent as possible when they leave school.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 anddelivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in ourcare.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.**About the Role**Joining our dedicated team, you will support our teachers to provide highquality teaching of a range of subjects, and help ensure the effectivedelivery of the school’s curriculum. Colleagues at Maple Grove are encouragedto take a creative approach, seeking ways to positively engage with andmotivate pupils through lessons that promote learning and raise levels ofattainment.The ideal candidate will successfully support pupils to develop key academicand personal skills, through the development of positive working relationshipswith pupils, and ongoing, effective communication with colleagues. Workingunder the direction of class and subject teachers, teaching assistants atMaple Grove give regular feedback and encourage our young people to developthe key self-regulation skills and social understanding they need in order tobecome as independent as possible. Our specialist curriculum and personalisedlearning objectives are key to the success of our pupils and as a BankTeaching Assistant you will be a key part of the learning process.**Who we are looking for**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 Options Autism?** * Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions * Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference * Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other * No two days are ever the same * “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks * Employee Rewards Hub * 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 andyoung people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checksand successful applicants to a fully Enhanced DBS.****#1**