Classroom Support Specialist (Hiring Immediately)
Outcomes First Group Chorley Full-time
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_**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
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**Job Title: Learning Support Assistant****Location: Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire**
**Salary: £2,0516.18 per annum (not pro rata)**
**Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm**
**Contract: Permanent, Term Time only**
**Closing date: 5th November**
**Interview date: 8th November**
**UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for aLearning Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Waterloo Lodge
School located in Chorley.
**About the role**
To work as a Learning Support Assistant, providing support to the teacher andthe pupils within an assigned group.
In addition to agreed responsibilities of Learning Support Assistants and anyreasonable direction from the Head Teacher or member of the Senior Leadership
Team the Learning Support Worker will:
- To work with individual and small groups of pupils on educational activities.
- To assist teachers in developing and implementing individual educational programmes.
- To support individual and small groups of pupils across a broad and balanced curriculum.
- To prepare materials and equipment.
- To occasionally transport pupils home and on educational visits etc.
- To work with individual and small groups of pupils in conjunction with the subject teacher.
- To record relevant educational, social and behavioural information within an agreed framework.
- To implement agreed individual educationalbehavioural programmes.
- To promote the social and emotional development of pupils through positive approaches that will encourage appropriate relationships and the development of self-esteem.
- To accompany class groups on external educational visits.
**About us**
Waterloo Lodge is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls agedfrom 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure
successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubledview of education and life.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturingaspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to
take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our
students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider
community in which they live.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and
young adults. 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
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 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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