*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, sowe’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s worklife balance.We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you couldbe working one day less a week (or equivalent).__4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complementof staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more excitingtime to join us #teamOFG!**Visits to Underley Garden School are Welcome to all applicants!**Job title: Teaching AssistantLocation: Underley Garden School, Kirkby LonsdaleSalary: £22,835.20 per annumHours: 40 Hours Per Week, Monday to FridayContract: Permanent, Term Time OnlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.Candidates must have Full UK Driving Licence and Access to Own VehicleAs part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for aTeaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Underley Garden School, partof Options Autism.About UsUnderley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing onpupils and young people, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needsassociated with autism and learning disabilities, including complexcommunication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with theirdisabilities. At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to thepersonal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development ofour young people and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standardas possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapyto meet the individual requirements of young people with complex specialeducational needs.Underley Garden School is located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale onthe edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distanceof Lancaster, Cumbria 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 anddelivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in ourcare.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.The opportunityEnjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils and youngpeople’s lives. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturingenvironments where our pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupilsand young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best fromtheir education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may haveadditional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you toguide their learning journeys bespoke to them.You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, withplenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will takeresponsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them todevelop as individuals and engage with the world.Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, withlots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice andguidance too.Who we are looking forWe are looking for passionate staff who want to support pupils with a varietyof complex needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Non-Verbal and Pre-Verbal andCommunicational difficulties and more. You will be required as a part of yourrole to undertake personal care duties to support our students.We would love to hear from candidates who have their GCSE C or above (orequivalent) in English and Maths, but you don’t need any experience to joinour team. If you come from hospitality, the army, outdoor activity centres oran office-based job but are eager to help vulnerable pupils and young peopleto live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you. We will provide youwith full training and development to succeed within your role.You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, bothindoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive andcaring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoorexperiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoyworking as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience andlearning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and amember of our team will be in touch.Why join Options Autism?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptionalreward 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 checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, 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. Additional School Benefits Birthday Chocolates Gift Voucher at Christmas BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses including Employee Assistance Programme and Anytime Healthline Team Building Days Attendance Incentive Go Green Initiative - Every staff member who lives outside of a 10-mile radius from Underley Garden will receive a payment for five days travel per month. We encourage car sharing where possibleAnd that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils andyoung people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.**#Education #Pupilcare #School #Tutor #Learning #EducationSupportWorker#Teachingassistant #specialeducation #kirkbylonsdale _You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, givingyou more time to do the things that make you happy.__#1**_
