Adult Teaching Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

**At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing the things youlove!**Care First - Collingwood Centre are recruiting for Adult Teaching Assistantsto join the team and truly make a difference. * **£17,875.00 per annum before overtime** * **Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm** * **27.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year** * **Permanent**As an Adult Teaching Assistant, you will support adults with additional needssuch as Autism, Learning Disabilities, Complex Health Needs and BehaviouralSupport Needs to access day opportunities working towards long and short-termgoals to improve quality of life and promote fun whilst learning independence.You will work as part of a growing team of Adult Teaching Assistants within anexciting expansion programme. As part of your role, you will be required toprovide support with personal care needs e.g., toileting support and may berequired to escort students by taxi (this would be discussed further should aninterview be given).Everything that we do is based on thoroughly understanding the needs of ourlearners and how we can best support them in achieving positive outcomes.Our approach is caring, positive and adaptable, and is underpinned by athorough theoretical knowledge. Our staff come from relevant educational andtherapeutic backgrounds and have extensive experience of supporting adultswith complex needs additional hours as and when required (escorting).**The opportunity**Enjoy a rewarding career and make a real impact. Join an amazing team makingour services supportive, enriching places where vulnerable young adults andadults can achieve far more than they ever expected.As an Adult Teaching Assistant you will connect directly with the brilliantadults we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from theireducation. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you toguide their learning journeys.**Who we are looking for**Experience working with complex needs is preferable, but if you are eager tohelp vulnerable young adults and adults to live happy, fulfilling lives, thisis the role for you. We will provide you with full training and development tosucceed within your role.You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, bothindoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive andcaring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoorexperiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.Our services are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoyworking as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience andlearning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and amember of our team will be in touch.**Knowledge & Experience** * Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant or within a similar role * Experience of working with adults with learning difficultiesdisabilities, autism and Mental Health * Experience of behaviour that can challenge * Desirable – knowledge and experience of autism and Mental Health * Desirable - NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care - Adults * Prepared to undertake on-going training and day to day learning throughout employment**Why join us?****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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils andyoung people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.**#Education #adults #learningsupportassistant #support #complexneeds#specialeducation****#1**