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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! 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 work/life 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). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year so there's never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! Job Title: SEND Class Teacher - Primary Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm Contract: Permanent Term Time only UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you a SEN Teacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? We are looking for an SEN Teacher to join our fantastic team at Acorn Park School. As a SEN Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises students' achievement and ability to develop. About the role This is a great opportunity for a SEN Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible. When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. We are looking for a SEN Teacher, who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world. Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important. Educated to Qualified Teacher Status you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential. Qualifications required Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent); Degree or equivalent. PGCE or equivalent. QTS/ QTLS preferred. 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. Teachers can expect to be given a Laptop, have lunch provided daily with the pupils and have a range of benefits from Teachers Pension to Bupa Medical care and a number of salary sacrifice schemes too. 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 and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. Why join Options Autism? 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 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 the 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. #1
Location: Norfolk (Driving licence beneficial due to location) Start Date: April 2024 Job Type: Permanent; Term Time only (Full-time and Part-time hours considered) Join our innovative team at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, and contribute to a meaningful educational journey for young people with Autism. We are offering a unique opportunity to balance work and personal life while receiving full pay. Day to Day of the role: Prepare learning materials and facilitate classroom activities tailored to individual student needs. Support the emotional and physical well-being of pupils, fostering their development and engagement with the world. Adapt to various classroom roles, both indoors and outdoors, to meet the diverse needs of our students. Take on challenges and grow professionally within a supportive environment, utilizing the collective skills and experience of the team. Provide hands-on assistance and supervision, ensuring pupils have the freedom to explore in a safe and supervised setting. Engage in professional development, including the possibility of completing a Level 2 course during your induction period. Required Skills & Qualifications: A responsive and caring approach to supporting children with SEN, particularly Autism. Flexibility to work in a variety of educational settings. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Willingness to administer medication. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. Benefits: Life Assurance Pension scheme with contribution options Access to mental health support services and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform, including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits; discounts; Cycle to Work Schemes; Electric Car Purchase Scheme; critical illness cover. The satisfaction of having a significant positive impact on the lives of pupils and young adults. To apply for the SEN Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and compliance checks.