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!

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for Teaching Assistants to join our close-knit team at Manor House School, part of Acorn Education.

• £22,300 - £25,029.00 per annum dependent on experience not pro rata (Salaries reflective of London Fringe)
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
• Permanent, Term Time only
• SEN experience highly desirable
• After 3 months in post, you will qualify for the 4-day working week - work 4 days but get paid for 5 days! (subject to staffing requirements)
• September 2025 start

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role 

To work under the direct instruction of an assigned teacher, usually in the designated learning environment with a teacher, to support access to learning for students and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area. To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.

General Responsibilities 

• The post holder will: Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people;
• Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of Manor House School;
• Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school;
• Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
• Take on any additional responsibilities, which might from time to time be determined. 

Duties and Accountabilities 

• Preparing the classroom and other learning areas as directed for lessons and clearing afterwards;
• Assisting with the display of pupil’s work;
• Being aware of individual pupil problems/progress/achievements and reporting any concerns to the teacher as agreed;
• Undertaking pupil record keeping as requested; Being aware of/working within planned learning activities;

Essential

• GCSE C in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Willingness to undertake training
• Good literacy and numeracy
• Understanding / knowledge of Safeguarding
• Understanding / knowledge of pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

About us

Manor House School is a DfE registered independent school which caters for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 7-18 years old.

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?

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
• 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 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.

*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

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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