SEN Learning Support Assistant

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

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

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Meadowcroft School

Salary: Up to £20,906.25 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

About Us

At Meadowcroft School, we believe in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for all our pupils. Our mission is to help each pupil thrive academically and socially, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

The needs of our pupils are often complex, and all have a diagnosis of either SEMH and/or ASD.

The school has many outstanding features, notably the high quality of pupils' personal development, excellent pastoral care, the exciting curriculum on offer and the wide range of alternative learning activities provided.

What our parent say about us:

"Meadowcroft has been an excellent school which as catered for my child's needs he has thrived so much the teachers have taken the time to listen to my child it was once a struggle to get my child to school but since attending meadow croft its now a struggle to get him to have a day off so they are obviously doing something right for him and any parent wanting to put their child into a good school I will recommend Meadowcroft to anybody"

Ideal Candidate:

• Existing experience of working or supporting neurodiverse pupils is essential
• Ability to be compassionate, patient, adaptable and resilient
• Genuine passion for working with pupils with diverse learning needs and a strong desire to make a positive difference
• Must have strong communication skills
• Have the ambition and drive to approach their role with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and grow.

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 Acorn Education?

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.

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.