_**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, so
we’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 could
be working one day less a week (or equivalent).**
**Our colleagues are now benefitting from the 4DWW so there’s never been a
more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!**
**Job Title: Education Support Worker**
**Location: Wessex Lodge Primary School, Wessex Lodge Secondary School &
Newmead Farm (positions cover across all locations) **
**Salary: From £20,906.25 per annum**
**Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday**
**Contract: Permanent; Term Time only**
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for Education Support Workers
to join our amazing team at Wessex Lodge School, part of Acorn Education
**About the role**
We are looking for a passionate staff who want to support pupils with a
variety of complex needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Non-Verbal and Pre-Verbal
and Communicational difficulties and more. You will be required as a part of
your role to undertake personal care duties to support our students.
We would love to hear from candidates who have their GCSE C or above (or
equivalent) in English and Maths, but you don’t need any experience to join
our team. We will provide you with full training and development to succeed
within your role.
You 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 pupils as they explore further afield.
You will need to have a Full Manual Driving Licence. The ability to offer
Forest school, outdoor activities or adventure activities would be a distinct
advantage as well as having proven successful experience of working with
pupils in an educational setting and working with autistic pupils.
**About us - Wessex Lodge School is growing!**
Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary
School located in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School located in Frome,
and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. All sites allow students the
opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths,
including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as
well as sporting activities.
Our students are aged between 6 and 18 years old. Each student has individual
needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of
practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life
outcomes for every student.
The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and
have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this
school. So, if you have an interest andor qualifications in animal care,
horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific
trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a
rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the
UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable
pupils and young people. 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 Acorn Education?**
**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 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.**_
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