_**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).**
**If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the** **4DWW out across the
Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!**
**Job Title: Education Intervention HLTA**
**Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich**
**Salary: £23,320.00 - £28,620.00 per annum dependant on
experiencequalifications (not pro rata)**
**Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm**
**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 a
Education Intervention HLTA to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School,
part of Options Autism
**About the role**
* To plan & lead educational interventions specified in pupils EHCPs, including Lego Therapy, DESTY, QT Robot (Emotional Literacy) and Precision Teaching) across the formal and semi formal schools.
* To monitor, track and record observations from interventions, ensuring next steps are in place to support the young person.
* To report on provisions delivered effectively.
* To liaise with our clinical team to ensure that all interventions are complimentary to any targeted or specialist interventions being provided by clinicians.
* To ensure pre and post assessments are recorded accurately.
* To support class teams with the planning, delivering, and tracking of universal provisions where needed.
* To liaise with the Provision Lead on pupil caseloads and workload.
* Provide updates and information for ITACs and Annual Reviews.
* To support class teams when needed.
The successful candidate will have:
* Demonstrable levels of numeracy and literacy.
* Experience of working in a school setting.
* Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
* Experience of teaching individuals and groups.
* Effective oral and written communication skills.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Strong ICT skills.
**Qualifications required**
* GCSE English & Maths
* TA or HLTA qualification
**Desirable**
* Training intervention
**About us**
Acorn Park is a school for 98 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of
Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex
needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from
their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-
located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also
have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a
sports hall and sensory rooms.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils,
young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.
We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and
young adults. 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 Options Autism?**
**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
* BUPA Cash Plan
**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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