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Job Title:        Bank Teaching Assistant 

Location:        Bramfield House School, Halesworth, IP19 9AB

Salary:            £12.50 per hour

Hours:            Monday to Friday 

Contract:       Bank (0 hour contract), Term time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Bank Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Bramfield House School located in Halesworth.

About the role

• To work as part of ‘one team’ to assist in the everyday education and care of young people with special education needs.
• Providing support for pupils within the classroom with the aim of supporting independence. Assisting the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum.
• Providing specialist SEN, subject or other support to pupils.

General Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain individual relationships with pupils that are consistent, caring and understanding.
• Liaise with education and care colleagues regarding issues, concerns, or achievements of pupils.
• Contribute to half-termly pupil planning and reviews, including Progress Reports.
• Work one-to-one on specific programs (e.g. behavioural or literacy intervention) when required.
• Supervise of pupils going to and from class at transition times and when in need of time out.
• Work with pupils at break and lunch times in offering support and supervision with recreational activities.
• Present suitable personal standards of behaviour to pupils and act as an appropriate role model.
• Write up or word process incidents and other matters of interest/concern promptly and to an acceptable standard.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the school, its staff and pupils.

About us

Bramfield House School is an independent residential special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education and care possible.

This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and accommodation 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.

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.

About us

Bramfield House School is an independent residential special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education and care possible.

This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education 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

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? 

• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
• Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
• No two days are ever the same
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Employee Rewards Hub
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

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 successful 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.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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