Educational Support Facilitator (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).**_
_**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!**_
Become a Learning Support Assistant at Crookhey Hall School, part of AcornEducation and start working towards yours.
**Salary:** £19,233.75 per annum _**(not pro-rata, pre-tax take homesalary)**_
**Hours:** 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.00pm
**Contract:** Permanent, Term Time Only
**After 6 weeks in post, you will qualify for the 4-day working week - work 4days but get paid for 5 days!**
Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) Schoolwhich caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young
people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic
and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal
growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each
individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving
school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in
the years to come.
Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates tohave a driving licence.
The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’spotential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young
people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment.
This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employedprofessionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.
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.
**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 achieve far more than they ever expected.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will connect directly with the pupils wecare for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education.
Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guidetheir learning journeys.
You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, withplenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take
responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to
develop 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 support
offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils achieve real
and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on
their developing lives.
**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 with a **qualification in
EnglishMaths.** Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running
classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences 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 and
learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a
member 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
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
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 youngpeople. 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 youmore time to do the things that make you happy.**_
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