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**_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 could
be 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 exciting
time 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, finish
time 4.15, 4.15, 4.00, 3.45, 3.30pm consecutively)**
**Contract: Permanent, Term Time only**
**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 School
in 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 complex
needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, working
with pupils who require extra support with learning, in a school where we
maintain 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 motivate
some of our most troubled and reluctant learners. You will work closely with
our Teachers, helping us in our vision to build incredible futures by
empowering vulnerable students in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in
the world.
You will be forward thinking, engaging, resilient, and have an innovativestyle of mentoring, motivated by supporting families and helping every pupil
to 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 who have complex needs and specialise in the
communication and learning challenges associated with Autism.
We want each pupil at Kestrel House School to achieve their own ambitions andto live fulfilling and productive lives. We want you to encourage everyone to
achieve their potential and dream big, despite of any challenges you or they
may face. This can be achieved by assisting and supporting the class teachers
with the agreed learning plans, whilst also being responsible for safeguarding
the pupils. This will include making sure they are healthy, safe and as
comfortable as possible and assisting with the physical, emotional, educational and personal care needs for 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 public
transport, having the over ground station located 5 to 10 min walk away from
the school and a 2 bus stops right outside of the school front gates.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupilsand adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of
Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new
approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those 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
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.
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. Allapplicants 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 youmore time to do the things that make you happy._**