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Pupil Support Worker

Pupil Support Worker

Belmont Secondary School

Lancashire

  • Expired
Salary:
£19,233.75 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
10 October 2024

Job overview

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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:           Pupil Support Worker

Location:           Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall

Salary:        £19,233.75 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. 

**All applications must be completed IN FULL**

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pupil Support Worker to join our close-knit team at Belmont Secondary School located in Rawtenstall.

About the role

To work as a Pupil Support Worker, providing support to the teacher and the pupils within an assigned group. In addition to agreed responsibilities of Pupil Support Worker and any reasonable direction from the Head Teacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team the Pupil Support Worker will:

Main Tasks

  • To support pupils emotional, social and behavioural wellbeing. 
  • To assist teachers in developing and implementing individual educational programmes.
  • To support individual and small groups of pupils across a broad and balanced curriculum.
  • To work with individual and small groups of pupils on educational activities.
  • To prepare materials and equipment.
  • To occasionally transport pupils home after detentions and educational visits etc.

Job Activities

  • To work with individual and small groups of pupils in conjunction with the subject teacher.
  • To record relevant educational, social and behavioural information within an agreed framework.
  • To implement agreed individual educational/behavioural programmes.
  • To promote the social and emotional development of pupils through positive approaches that will encourage appropriate relationships and the development of self-esteem.
  • To accompany class groups on external educational visits.
  • To assist subject teacher in group and individual behavioural management, within the agreed school framework.

Qualifications 

  • Ideally Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths

About the School

Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.

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 Acorn Education?

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 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.

*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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About Belmont Secondary School

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Belmont School has an enviable reputation for turning pupils previous failures into success across the north west of England.

With its ethos of traditional values combined with a modern and innovative approach, it has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted since 2008. The expertise & experience of the specialist staff team helps pupils’ achievements through a fair & consistent approach.

For pupils with social, emotional and learning difficulties, ADHD, autism and associated conditions, a place at Belmont School ensures improvements in behaviour, confidence and self-belief, which can then be transferred into appropriate and accelerated learning inside the classroom and beyond.

The wide curriculum offers numerous accredited vocational courses as well as traditional subjects, and the school is equipped with superb vocational workshops to teach skilled trades & horticulture.

The recent expansion offers continuity of education from Key Stage 1 through to Year 11. Options are introduced in Year 9 to maintain pupils’ focus. Belmont School also prides itself on 100% successful transitions to work, college or apprenticeships.

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