Teaching Assistant

Job Description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing the things you love!Become a Teaching Assistant at Mountfield Heath School part of Acorn Education and Care and start working towards yours.

• £17,561.25 to £18,500 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
• Permanent; Term Time only

Mountfield Heath School is a new independent special educational needs provision, for 32 pupils aged 5-12.The successful candidate will support our teachers working alongside other support staff and therapists, to deliver the curriculum and help nurturea therapeutic environment to meet a range of needs including social, emotional, behavioural, communication and learning difficulties.This opportunity is in Robertsbridge which is within commutable distance of Hastings, Royal Turnbridge Wells and surrounding areas.The opportunityEnjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on Childrens lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable children and young people achieve far more than they ever expected.As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant children and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide theirlearning journeys.You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engagewith the world.Supporting children with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our children and young people achieve realand significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives.Who we are looking forYou will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising childrenas they explore further afield.Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.Qualifications and Training

• GCSE grade C or above in both Maths & English
• Willingness to undertake training
• Good literacy and numeracy

Knowledge and Understanding

• Understanding / knowledge of Safeguarding
• Understanding / knowledge of pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Why join Acorn Education & Care

• £17,561.25 to £18,500 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
• Permanent; Term Time only

BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Mattersaccess 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 thats right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the livesof others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.