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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! Become a Teaching Assistant at Smallbrook School part of Acorn Education and Care and start working towards yours. Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury Salary: £21,000 - £23,500 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am-4:30pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Who we are looking for The successful candidate(s) will hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards. 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. Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch. Purpose Provide comprehensive, professional and tailored support to teachers to assist pupils with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom environment within a specialist school for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health, ASC or other complex needs. Provide adaptable and flexible communications styles based on individual pupil needs in order to achieve sustained progress. To know, understand and role model OFG's cultural and behavioural expectations as leading provider of education and employer of choice. Qualifications: Evidence of essential qualification will be required prior to employment commencing. Good standard of general education with at least a C (or equivalent) GCSE in numeracy and literacy. Level 3 teaching assistant qualification (or willing to work towards). Experience of working with pupils with special needs. You must be willing to undertake any training or qualifications as deemed necessary by the organisation. About us Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. You will contribute to making Smallbrook School an outstanding provision for our young people and their families. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage. Our School is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire. Acorn Education & Care is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and care 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. 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 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. #Education #Pupilcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #TeachingAssistant 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.
Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Shrewsbury Salary: Up to £53,200 (dependent on experience) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus and Relocation package £3000. (Relocation package dependent/ agreed based on distance) £2000 Training Allowance Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday part time hours also considered - days to be agreed Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2,000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements. About the role We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house Clinical Team. Working collaboratively with the site, you will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our pupils with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, complex needs and SEMH needs. You will be responsible for holding the speech and language therapy caseload at Smallbrook School (Shrewsbury) and may be required to complete additional work at one of our other local sites, Glebedale School (Stoke) or Lamledge School (Shifnal) - to be agreed. With the full support of our well-established and knowledgeable Clinical Team, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation and reflective practice. Both a challenging and rewarding role, this position would suit a resilient and enthusiastic individual, with a therapeutic approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload. Our well-established Clinical Team, maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. When it comes to looking after our pupils, we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Location - Shrewsbury Welcome to Lamledge School Welcome to Glebedale School Smallbrook School About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. 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. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information on the group please visit: https:// Essential Criteria: Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree Valid and up to date HCPC Registration Registered member of RCSLT Previous experience of paid or voluntary work within a trauma or complex needs setting Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car Experience within the specialist client group. (complex communication issues relating to autism, including language disorder, dyspraxia, sensory impairment, learning disabilities/difficulties and associated challenging behaviour) Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred. Newly qualified candidates will be considered. Ability to work independently For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: £2000 Training Allowance 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 Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period 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 people 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 our people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS. Vacancy ID 239568 #1
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: KS2 Lead Teacher Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury Salary: £3 5 ,000 - £ 40 ,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only . This role does not offer sponsorship. Due to growth in service, we are looking for an experienced KS2 Lead Teacher to join our fantastic team at Smallbrook School. About the role We are looking for a creative, active and open-minded KS2 Lead Teacher to join our family feel team. You must have a keen interest in encouraging and inspiring even the most challenging of minds and behaviours. We are looking for candidates, who want to get involved, have their ideas heard, aren't afraid of getting dirty on the farm or in workshops and who are resilient, active and caring. To play a key role in the development of SEN provision within Smallbrook School; To work with schools, parents, key agencies and the young people with SEN to ensure effective and successful inclusion of pupils including those with a diagnosis of ASC within Smallbrook School; To support the development of teaching approaches, behaviour management, classroom strategies, resources and whole school policies for children with complex needs and diagnoses within the school. To initiate and model autism specific teaching strategies for Teachers/Teaching Assistants in conjunction with Smallbrook School's therapy team, relating to individual pupils within the classroom and whole school; To enable access to learning and social opportunities for pupils with SEN through the delivery of teaching, support, families and the young person; To work with key partners in Smallbrook School's therapy service (Speech and Language Service, Psychotherapy and Educational Psychology) in order to deliver and implement a multi-disciplinary approach to support individualised packages for young people with SEN; To support the SLT and therapy team in the continued successful development of supporting young people with complex diagnoses such as ASC / Attachment Disorder within the school environment. Ideally, you will be a creative thinker and be able to turn the core curriculum into a fun and engaging subject. There will be usual classroom lessons but also an expectation to use an alternative teaching approach on the farm and in workshops. Previous experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) isn't essential but it is preferred. If you have no experience, please research Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and the challenges it presents. We are looking for qualified teachers for this position, PGCE or QTLS. About us Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. You will contribute to making Smallbrook School an outstanding provision for our young people and their families. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage. Our School is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. 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 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
Social Care Project Planner £17.06 per hour Contract Full Time Duties/Responsibilities: We are currently recruiting a Social Care Practitioner to join our newly developed Virtual Care Delivery Team. This service provides virtual care and support as an alternative to traditional models of care and face to face care provision and utilises advanced assistive technologies to facilitate virtual interaction and data capture for monitoring purposes. The role entails identifying suitable candidates for virtual care delivery, tracking their journey through this innovative approach and completing reassessments to determine outcomes achieved and where suitable, reducing existing commissioned domiciliary care packages, freeing up capacity in the care sector. This role will work very closely with the Virtual Care Team to monitor delivery of this service and act accordingly to change and adapt the service to suit the needs of users in receipt of it. There is an expectation the candidate will travel across the county on a daily basis, with some opportunity to work from the office and from home at some times. The post is currently 37 hours but there may be some flexibility either way regarding total hours and the post is fixed term for 12 months. To find out more information please contact Liam at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
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: Maths Teacher Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only . This role does not offer sponsorship. About the role To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Head of Maths Improve the quality of pupils' learning in Maths Contribute to the development and innovation and / or implementation of Maths policy and procedure Have lead responsibility for Maths across the school and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school's curriculum. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area - this may include off site locations including college settings Essential: Evidence of essential qualification will be required prior to employment commencing. QTS / QTLS or willingness to work towards. Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets of the school improvement plan and monitor the progress of those which relate to Maths. Ensure that parent/carers are well informed about the curriculum, targets, pupils progress and attainment in Maths. About us Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. You will contribute to making Smallbrook School an outstanding provision for our young people and their families. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage. Our School is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable pupils across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish. 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 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