Student Engagement Mentor (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 excitingtime to join us #teamOFG!**_**Job title: Learning Support Assistant****Location: Oakfield House School, Salwick****Salary: £20,906.25 per annum****Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm****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 our close-knit team at Oakfield HouseSchool, part of Options Autism.**About the role**Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupil’s lives.Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enrichingplaces where vulnerable pupils and young people achieve far more than theyever expected.As a Learning Support Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliantpupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the verybest from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and theywill rely on you to guide their learning journeys.You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, withplenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will takeresponsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them todevelop as individuals and engage with the world.**Responsibilities** * Helping pupils learn through fun and educational activities. * Managing a daily schedule that includes activities, toilet breaks, lunch, and rest time. * Feeding, toilet training and changing pupils. * To follow the principles of safeguarding to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. * Ensure that each pupil’s cognitive, social, and emotional needs are met. * To ensure the education environment, is a safe place for pupils, that equipment is safe, high standards of hygiene are always adhered to. * To foster pupil’s growth, self-esteem, and independence**Qualifications required** * GCSE or equivalent in Maths and grade C or above in English or equivalent**About Us**Oakfield House School is an outstanding Primary School for autistic pupils andthose associated with AutismLearning or Complex Communication and Behaviourneeds. The school has a strong and committed leadership team. Our school is acountry house built in the 1880s, set in eight acres of beautiful parkland.We cater for 45 boys and girls aged between 4 – 12 years old and we have beenjudged as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.The Site is situated in Salwick near Preston and are within commutabledistance from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland and surrounding areas.For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils,young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting anddelivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in ourcare.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**And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, 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 youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe 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 successfulapplicants 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.**__**#1**_