Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

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:           Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location:      Oakfield House School, Salwick

Salary:         £21,050 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 for a Higher Learning Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Oakfield House School located in Salwick.

Job purpose

Oakfield House School is a DfE registered primary school offering a purpose-built service specially designed to meet the educational and development needs of the pupils in our care. Our school is a beautiful Victorian property set in an amazing eight acres of Lancashire countryside, we provide a caring, structured and a homely environment for our pupils.

As an Options Autism school, we provided care and education to young people with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Responsibilities

• To support and assist teachers in offering mentoring support, training, and guidance to other members of the team in particular Learning Teaching Assistants (LSAs)
• To lead and model positive behaviour management with initiative-taking and purposeful approaches. 
• To contribute to the preparation and planning of lessons including developing resources and opportunities for young peoples to learn in school and out-of-school contexts in accordance with lesson plans and in response to young people need
• To prepare and deliver lessons, under the direction of the teacher, including covering for teacher absence. 
• To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development, safeguarding, and well-being of all young people.
• To ensure recording and reporting across the school is completed to a high standard.
• To provide cover for Teachers when absent or as requested by the SLT or Line Manager. 
• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilating exams/tests.
• Provide general clerical/administrative support e.g., administering course work, producing resources for agreed activities etc.
• Use specialist curriculum/learning skills/training/experience.

About Us

Oakfield House School is an outstanding Primary School for autistic pupils and those associated with Autism/Learning or Complex Communication and Behaviour needs. The school has a strong and committed leadership team. Our school is a country house built in the 1880's, set in eight acres of beautiful parkland. 

We cater for 45 boys and girls aged between 4 – 12 years old and we have been judged as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

The Site is situated in Salwick near Preston and are within commutable distance 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 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 officially certified 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 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

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 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.

*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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