Teaching Assistant

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, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:     Teaching Assistant

Location:        Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, East Sussex

Salary:             £20,906.25 - £24,000 per annum

Hours:             37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Contract:     Permanent, Term, Time Only

Start date:    February 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team at Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge.

About the role

To work under the direct instruction of the Senior Leadership Team, usually in the designated learning environment with a Teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area. To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.

Key Result Areas 

To work under direct supervision/instruction to support access to learning by:

• Attending to the welfare and learning needs of students;
• To promote the social and emotional development of pupils through positive approaches that encourage appropriate relationships and the development of self-esteem;
• Working with and leading small groups or one to one;
• Undertaking general clerical/organisational support for the teacher.

General Responsibilities

The post holder will:

Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people;

• Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of Mountfield Heath School;
• Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school;
• Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
• Take on any additional responsibilities, which might from time to time be determined

Qualifications Required

• English and Maths A-C

To view the job description, please click here - Teaching Assistant JD

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward 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 Benefits 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
• 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 young 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Equal Opportunities

Please note - although the school is taking part in the 4DWW this is operationally managed locally by the school so candidates should ask for further information at interview if they have any questions

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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