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#### Job description

**_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 worklife 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!**

**Job Title: Teaching Assistant**

**Location: Woodside Park School, Penge**

**Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum dependent on experience**

**Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday**

**Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only**

**UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our new
Acorn Education School - Woodside Park School located in Penge, South East
London.

If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your
ideas and re-engage our students, we would like to hear from you.

**JOB PURPOSE**

To provide a high quality education support service to Service Users and in
accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards
set by the Regulatory Body.

**KEY TASK AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

* To support the class teachertutor in order to ensure the delivery of a high quality education for all students

* To support the class teacher andor tutor to ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full

* To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible

* To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students

* To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate staff

* To support the class teacher andor tutor in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder 

* To support the teachertutor to write, update, implement and evaluate documentation relating to the individual student. This will include Behaviour Support Profile (BSP), Individual Risk Assessment, Individual Education Plan, Communication Profile, and Pastoral Support Plan as required and appropriate.

* To work collaboratively with the class teacher andor class tutor to adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site

* To produce appropriate and effective resourcesteaching aids at the request of, and following a brief provided by, the class teacher andor tutor

* To contribute as a member of the School’s multi-professional team, ensuring good working relationships with colleagues

* To support the care team through participation in the morning routing for students. This includes supporting the children in preparation for school and personal care as appropriate  Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling Service Users to develop from needing external control, to developing self control

* To maintain regular communication both informally and in meeting times, ensuring the individual needs of the student are being met effectively.

* To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently

* To make, use and keep records in accordance with Company policies and procedures and standards set by the Regulatory Body

* To keep up-to-date with specified subject area, educational practice and autism-related information  Safeguard all students and ensure their safety and wellbeing

* Communicate effectively with care staff to ensure a consistent approach and to provide a daily link between School and Home

* Liaise with staff from other departments to provide a consistent approach to all aspects of Service User education and care

* Maintain regular communication and liaison both informally and in meeting times, ensuring a consistent approach to education and care of Service Users