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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). 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! Become a Teaching Assistant at our brand-new school Red Kite School part of Acorn Education and start working towards yours. £19,233.75 per annum dependent on experience (This salary is NOT subject to pro-rata and is the full amount before tax) 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday Permanent, Term Time Only Red Kite is a brand-new independent special educational needs school which will cater for up to 60 pupils with social and emotional health needs. The school is based in the beautiful market town Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand new setting and make a difference to education of our pupils. The opportunity Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupil's lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable pupil and young people achieve far more than they ever expected. As a Teaching Assistant you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys. You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world. Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils and young people achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives. Who we are looking for We would love to hear from candidates who have their GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths and who have some experience with SEN and working within a School. 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. 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. #Education #Pupilcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #Teaching Assistant 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
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? OFG are taking part in the 4-day working week trial! Become a Teaching Assistant at our school Hillingdon Manor, part of Options Autism and start working towards yours. £19,746.65 per annum (not pro rata) 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Permanent, Term time only hours! Earn £1000 by referring a friend Previous experience of working with pupils and young people with Autism is highly desirable! At Hillingdon Manor, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils, aged between 3.5 and 19. Located across two sites, our Secondary School supports around 125 students. Our students are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards a variety of qualifications dependent on their needs and ability. The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil's potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding. The opportunity As a Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. They have so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys bespoke to them. You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world. You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go. Every day will be different, but you will have all the support you need, with lots of skills and experience to draw on along with valuable advice and guidance too. Who we are looking for 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. Previous experience of working with pupils and young people with Autism is highly desirable! Why join Options Autism? We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first Develop great experience, skills and understanding of Autism and complex needs We provide continuous professional development to take your career further Funded accredited courses including Diplomas or NVQ's to develop your career We build our bonds through a great social events calendar Our Your Wellbeing Matters initiative provides total support Our Employees Rewards Hub offers great rewards such as discount vouchers and discounted Gym Memberships 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
The Health and Wellbeing Coach provides personalised support to individuals to empower them take control of their own health and wellbeing with a focus on lifestyle behaviour change, inclusive but not limited to the core areas of: Healthy Eating and Nutrition Smoking Cessation Physical Activity Weight Management Alcohol consumption NHS Health Checks (outreach) As a Health and Wellbeing Coach, you will facilitate people in establishing and attaining health-promoting goals, set by the person to change lifestyle-related behaviours, with the intent of reducing health risks, improving self-management of chronic conditions, and improving quality of life. The Health and Wellbeing Coach is also responsible for delivering face-to-face, telephonic, and digital health coaching support to individuals from a wide range of community and healthcare settings via a combination of one-to-one and group-based support in line with need, location and offer. To provide a health coaching service for eligible participants that supports people to gain and use the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become active participants in their health and wellbeing so that they can reach their self-identified health and wellbeing goals, including, but not limited to: Triage and assessment Agenda setting Lifestyle behaviour change support to (e.g.) stop smoking, move more, achieve a healthy weight/diet, reduce alcohol consumption levels. Problem solving Motivational interviewing Goal setting Signposting Delivery multi-channel, personalised health coaching support to individuals and groups in line with their needs and preferences including: Face-to-face, telephonic, and digital health coaching Multi-mix communications methods including in-app messaging, text, and email. Share helpful and supportive resources in line with goal, stage of journey, confidence, and motivation. Advocate the use of behaviour tracking tools (online or offline) Appraise individuals and population caseloads daily to ensure participants are provided with the right intensity and frequency of support to drive sustained behaviour change. A strength-based approach, that maximising opportunities to utilise local community assets and efficient utilisation of the wider health and wellbeing economy. To deliver services in line with quality standards, national / government guidelines, and role boundaries, with the ability to identify and act accordingly when coaching is not appropriate and being able to sensitively discuss alternatives or escalate appropriately inclusive on supporting onward referral to wider services. Support with outreach community engagement work inclusive, but not limited to: Screening services (e.g., NHS Health Checks) Community and stakeholder events External meetings and networks Roadshows and pop-ups To deliver services in line with quality standards, national / government guidelines and role boundaries, with the ability to identify and act accordingly when coaching is not appropriate and being able to sensitively discuss alternatives or escalate appropriately inclusive on supporting onward referral to wider services. Work in line with business and contract performance requirements including: Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Fulfilling policies and quality management framework expectations including (but not limited to), data protection, information security, Health and safety and safeguarding. Participate in regular audits and performance observations, with a pro-active commitment to providing high quality services and continuous professional development. A proactive approach to supervision and training with a demonstrated commitment to personal development, achievement of quality standards, high performance in line with agreed objectives and Key Performance Indicators KPIs To ensure accurate reporting and data collection in line with contractual and case management system requirements to ensure: Caseloads can be managed efficiently, effectively and at scale. Team members are able to support in population behaviour change as required and in line with need Wider informal and formal care givers / specialists can complement and enhance the behaviour change journey Service users / participants only have to tell their story once and where behaviour changes occur sequentially or concurrently, we are able to offer a comprehensive and coordinated supportive services Data audits accurately capture activity, productivity, utilisation, and outcomes. Qualifications & Experience Essential Relevant health coaching qualification or an accredited health coaching skills programme. A minimum of six months of direct health coaching delivery Experience in delivering behaviour change interventions for specific lifestyle related issues (e.g., smoking cessation, physical activity, NHS Health Checks, weight management, alcohol reduction) Evidence of supporting vulnerable individuals through a change process Experience of caseload management demonstrated via the use of a Case Management System Experience of inputting and processing data where accuracy, targets and time deadlines are operating in the workplace. Experience of supporting vulnerable individuals through a change process Evidence of continuous professional development to ensure the delivery of the most recent and up to date health coaching provision to the correct quality standard. Experience of working in a health, community or social care environment or good understanding of the issues around maintaining a healthy lifestyle Desirable: Membership of professional body (ICF, EMCC, AoC, UKHCA) Experience of managing and supervising individuals and teams. Educated to degree level in a relevant subject e.g., Psychology, Behavioural Science etc. Experience of supporting people remotely / telephonically / digitally Evidence of working with individuals with long term health conditions Individual Competencies Essential A strong understanding of the social determinants of health A strong understanding of population-based approaches including segmentation and risk stratification. A strong understanding of behaviour chan