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: Education Support Worker - Stamford College
Location: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB (based wholly from Stamford College)
Salary: £18,500 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-16:30
Contract: Fixed Term, Term Time only (September 2024 to June 2025)
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for anEducation Support Worker to join our close-knit team.
About the role
The Education Support Worker will support students attending Stamford College as they transition from school to a mainstream college environment.
Key responsibilities would include:
- Meeting the young person at Stamford College to start their day.
- Supporting Learning: Undertake regular check ins with tutors to identify any issues or concerns early and seek appropriate support to gain a resolution for them, removing any barriers to learning.
- Individualised Support: Working closely with students tailoring your approach to meet their unique needs.
- Promoting Independence: Encouraging students to develop their employability skills, fostering independence and confidence in a supportive environment.
- Collaborative Working: Working alongside teachers, SEN specialists, and other staff members to create and implement effective learning strategies.
- Progress Monitoring: Observing and documenting students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and SEN coordinators to ensure each student's learning plan is effective.
- Undertake regular welfare checks for the students during the college day.
Applicants must have a full, clean manual UK Driving Licence and be prepared to drive school vehicles as and when required.
About the school
Oakham Shires School is an Independent Special School for 11-18 year olds who are Autistic and have associated diagnosis and special education needs. The school delivers a primary curriculum to secondary aged pupils who have struggled to cope in a mainstream or larger SEN educational setting and are, as a result, working below age expected stage. Pupils are taught in small class groups of 4 -5 with a high staff to pupil ratio. Pupils are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills and achieve accreditations in Maths, English and Science.
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.
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?
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.
*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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