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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job description
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!
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 Level Teaching Assistant
Location: The Tower School, Epping
Salary: £26,960 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
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 Level Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at The Tower School part of Options Autism and start working towards yours.
Main purpose of the job:
To meet the needs of pupils with specific needs for learning support in relation to autism and associated conditions. To support the school curriculum through the provision of assistance to the teacher in the practical organisation of class activities and small group work. To take on a teaching timetable (up to 80%) and hold responsibility for the progress and wellbeing of these classes, with support from subject lead(s).
The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school.
Duties and responsibilities:
To cover lessons and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate.
Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning
Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities
Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning
Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities
To deputise for class teachers in the capacity of Form Tutor as and when required.
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping pupils Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
To assist individuals and groups/whole classes of pupils in developing concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes as defined by the Curriculum.
To be a role model and demonstrate the learning support involved to aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible
To lead academic interventions on a 1-to-1 or small group basis for students requiring further academic support
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About the school
The Tower School is an independent special day school for pupils ages 11 – 18 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who will often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
This opportunity is based in Epping, Essex, CM16 4BA and is located on Epping High Road within easy access of J26 of the M25 and Junction 5 of the M11. Epping is a lovely market town in Essex and just 17 miles (30km) from the centre of London. It is surrounded by Epping Forest and the River Roding and River Lea valleys. The school is just a 10-minute walk from Epping station on the London Undergrounds central line which will have you in London’s West End in under 50 minutes.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults.
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
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.
*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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