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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 were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were 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, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group so theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Job title: Intervention Teaching AssistantLocation: Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2ELHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridaySalary: 20,906.25 per annumContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity foran Intervention Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Westbourne School, part of Acorn Education.About the RoleTo ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for studentsTo contribute to meeting aims and targets of pupils EHCPsTo contribute to raising standards of student attainment.To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others in relation to supporting literacy in the classroom.To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students in terms Teaching/InstructingTo undertake an appropriate programme of support and intervention in accordance with the duties of a support worker as outlined in the generic job description.To plan and deliver literacy/numeracy/intervention lessons that are differentiated to meet the needs of each pupil. Lessons will be 1:1 and can be full class groups where appropriate.To effectively assess the progress made by the pupils during these lessons and use this to effectively to plan the pupils next steps to ensure good progress is made.Teaching/InstructingTo undertake an appropriate programme of support and intervention in accordance with the duties of a support worker as outlined in the generic job description.To plan and deliver literacy/numeracy/intervention lessons that are differentiated to meet the needs of each pupil. Lessons will be 1:1 and can be full class groups where appropriate.To effectively assess the progress made by the pupils during these lessons and use this to effectively to plan the pupils next steps to ensure good progress is madeQualifications RequiredMaths and English L2 or GCSE grade 4ExperienceWorking within educationPlease provide a personal statement relating to the job roleFor a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job DescriptionAbout UsWestbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites.You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives.Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 Acorn Education?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit#1