Inclusive Education Support Worker (Hiring Immediately)

_**At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes youhappy!**__**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: SEN Learning Support Assistant****Location: Meadowcroft School****Salary: Up to £20,906.25 per annum****Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday****Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only****UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship****About Us**At Meadowcroft School, we believe in creating a nurturing and supportiveenvironment for all our pupils. Our mission is to help each pupil thriveacademically and socially, and we’re looking for passionate individuals tojoin our team.The needs of our pupils are often complex, and all have a diagnosis of eitherSEMH andor ASD.The school has many outstanding features, notably the high quality of pupils’personal development, excellent pastoral care, the exciting curriculum onoffer and the wide range of alternative learning activities provided.**What our parent say about us:**“Meadowcroft has been an excellent school which as catered for my child’sneeds he has thrived so much the teachers have taken the time to listen to mychild it was once a struggle to get my child to school but since attendingmeadow croft its now a struggle to get him to have a day off so they areobviously doing something right for him and any parent wanting to put theirchild into a good school I will recommend Meadowcroft to anybody”**Ideal Candidate:** * Existing experience of working or supporting neurodiverse pupils is essential * Ability to be compassionate, patient, adaptable and resilient * Genuine passion for working with pupils with diverse learning needs and a strong desire to make a positive difference * Must have strong communication skills * Have the ambition and drive to approach their role with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and grow. 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 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**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**_