Computer Teaching Assistant/Technician

Job Description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Job Title: Computer Teaching Assistant/TechnicianLocation:Reddish Hall, Stockport, Greater ManchesterSalary:£20,000 per annumHours:37.5 hours per week; MondayFridayContract:Permanent, Term-timeAbout usReddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for children with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of children who have a diagnosis of ASC.Our dedicated teamwork 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 children 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 condence in our students, so they are able tohave a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.We are part of the Acorn Care and Education Group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focuson caring and learning.About the Role

• Ensure the maintenance of an orderly and safe learning environment making sure that equipment/resources/materials are set out on time and as per instructions received and used safely to enable pupils meet their learning targets.
• Assist the Computing teacher with learning activities and helping to engage each student with the topic being taught
• Assist in the setting up and testing of physical computing resources, such as the Raspberry Pi and Microbits
• Support the whole classes, small groups or individual pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the Computing teacher to enable pupils progress towards their targets.
• Be aware of and support differences to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Undertake basic record keeping in respect of pupil learning, behaviour management, well-being, child protection etc., as directed to support the Computing Teacher

Essential Criteria

• IT or Computer Science related qualification
• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience in relevant discipline
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Knowledge of key aspects of the KS3 and KS4 Computing curriculum

Why join Acorn Education & Care

• £20,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent

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 lives of 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.