1:1 Alternative Provision Instructor/Support Worker

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4DWW will be rolled out within ourschool, when we have a full complement of staff, and within thenext year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us!

JobTitle: 1:1 Alternative ProvisionInstructor/ Support Worker

Location: BelmontSecondary School, Rawtenstall

Salary: £20,906.25 per annum

Hours: 37.5hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed Term - 12Months Contract, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offersponsorship.

All applications must be completed INFULL

As part of ourcontinued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a 1:1Alternative Provision Instructor/ Support Worker to join ourclose-knit team at Belmont Secondary School located inRawtenstall.

About therole

Under the direction ofthe Head Teacher, SENCo and Alternative Provision Lead, carryout the professional duties of a 1:1 Instructor bysupporting the designated pupil in educational activities withoutside agencies and Coordinating and implementing other activitiesand lessons as applicable to raise attainment for the pupil withspecific barriers to learning, raising attainment to ensure thepupil makes the required progress.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Inpartnership with the Alternative Provision Lead ensurethe provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevantand differentiated curriculum that is appropriate for thepupil you are supporting that meets his needs andinterests.

• To contribute toraising the standards and attainment for the individualpupil you support whilst providing appropriate activities topromote a positive confidence in pupil's ownability.

• To facilitateand encourage a learning experience whichprovides the student you support with theopportunity to achieve their fullpotential.

• Work with thepupil you support on a 1:1basis to improve their numeracy andliteracy skills, and complete the relevant assessments to show therelevant progress being made.

• Help deliver the entry level, functional skills,AQA unit awards scheme and GCSE courses offered at the school andassist with ensuring all applicable paperwork is completed, liaisewith exams officer to ensure the pupil you support is entered forexaminations under direction of the teaching staff orSMT/SLT.

• Assist withdepartmental data assessment entry and progression tracking and usethis data to identify pupil needs and where targeted support ismost needed.

• Liaise withrelevant staff and/or SMT/SLT to help facilitate learning throughassisting with procurement of resources, planning andimplementation of lessons and assist with work scrutiny and markingfor the pupil you are supporting.

• Ensure the provisions used hold the relevanthealth and safety procedures in place, all the relevant riskassessments are completed and the procedures and implementation oflearning is up to date with latest curriculum developments and bestpedagogical practice.

• Comply with all wider school policies relatingto safeguarding of pupils and professionalconduct.

• In the absence ofthe student you will be required to attend the school and supportin the relevant areas required. This role will be predominantly asa Support Worker but could include other roles such as admin orpastoral support.

• To workclosely with the Alternative Provision Lead and Assistant HeadTeacher to ensure all the relevant checks and risk assessments arecompleted for all Educational Visits involving the pupil yousupport.

• To play aproactive part in ensuring that all activities in place arerelevant and suited to the pupils needs.

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Qualifications

• Ideally Grade C/4 or above in Englishand Maths

Aboutthe School

Belmont Secondary is anindependent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering forpupils with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team, worktogether to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arriveat the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the rightdirection, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academicallyand socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements.Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able tohave a greater understanding of the wider community in which theylive.

This opportunity is within commutabledistance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surroundingareas.

We are part of Acorn Education and canpromise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety ofopportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK'sleading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerablepupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we areleading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches thatprovide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes FirstGroup were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for thefifth year running.

Why join AcornEducation?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou'll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:

• LifeAssurance

• Pension schemewith options to increase your contributions

• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a widerange of first-class mental health support services and physicalhealth checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through ourFlexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose thepackage that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing,and insurance benefits

• 100's of discount options valid in the UK andabroad

• Cycle to WorkSchemes

• Electric CarPurchase Scheme

• Criticalillness cover

• Family GrowthSupport - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternityand paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.

And that's notall, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'llwake every day in the knowledge that your role will have asignificant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subjectto social media checks and successful applicants to a fullyenhanced DBS.

You'll work 80% of your contractualhours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the thingsthat make you happy.