_At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes youhappy!*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!Job Title: Learning Support Assistant**Location:The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield**Salary: Up to £22,000.00 per annum**Hours:37.5 hours per week; Mon 8:30am - 3:45pm, Tue 8:30am - 5pm,WedThurFri 8:30am - 3:45pm**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 aLearning Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at The GreaterHorseshoe School, part of Acorn Education.The opportunityEnjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils’ lives.Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enrichingplaces where vulnerable pupils and young people achieve far more than theyever expected.As a Learning Support Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliantpupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the verybest from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and theywill rely on you to guide their learning journeys.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.Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs isimportant and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous supportoffered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils and youngpeople achieve real and 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, 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.Desirable Teaching Assistant Level 2 or 3 NVQ Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3About UsThe Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school for pupils aged8 to 18 years old. The school is situated in a peaceful woodland setting nearNewton Abbot in Devon. Our school facilities are complemented by our nearbycare farm, where we offer animal care, horticulture and a wide range ofoutdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes.We are committed to providing the best education for young people with complexneeds. We offer a unique tailored programme for every pupil, combining atherapeutic approach, outdoor learning and individual academic and vocationalprogrammes to suit each young person. Everything that we do is based onthoroughly understanding the needs of our students and how we can best supportthem in achieving positive outcomes.Our approach is caring, positive and adaptable, and is underpinned by athorough theoretical knowledge. Our staff come from relevant educational andtherapeutic backgrounds and have extensive experience of supporting youngpeople with a range of needs.Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialisteducation for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes FirstGroup, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches thatprovide measurable outcomes for those in our care.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.Why join Acorn Education?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.And 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 and youngpeople. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successfulapplicants to a fully enhanced DBS.You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy.**#1
