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1:1 Support Worker

1:1 Support Worker

Oakfield House School

Preston

  • Expired
Salary:
£15,500
Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Apply by:
4 March 2018

Job overview

Acorn Care and Education is the single largest private sector provider of specialist education and care services to local authorities across England, Scotland and Wales. The group has grown quickly since its creation in 2005 by both organic growth and through a series of acquisitions. 

Acorn consists of 3 main divisions:

  • The education division is the second largest private sector provider of SEN schools in the country operating 15 special needs schools for children with behavioural and social difficulties or with                 autism and learning difficulties.
  • The fostering division – Fostering Solutuons, is the third largest provider of foster care services in the UK and operates under the brands of Fostering Solutions and Pathway Care.
  • The residential care division operates registered care homes for looked after children with a range of special education and behavioural needs.

We need really great, passionate people to be part of our team to carry out immeasurably worthwhile work that truly does change lives.

Job Purpose

Under the reasonable direction of the Senior LSA and Senior Leadership Team, carry out the duties of a Support Worker as set out in the current school policies.  Uphold the professional code of conduct.  Support an individual pupil in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the learning support team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.

Main Tasks

  • To work with an individual and on occasion small groups of children on educational activities.
  • To assist teachers in developing and implementing individual educational programmes.
  • To support and transport an individual and on occasion small groups of children on vocational college courses offsite.
  • To prepare materials and equipment.
  • To transport children home and on educational visits etc.

Job Activities

  • To work with an individual and on occasion small groups of children in conjunction with the subject teacher.
  • To record relevant educational, social and behavioural information within an agreed framework.
  • To transport and support an individual pupil and on accession small groups on vocational college courses.
  • To implement agreed individual educational/behavioural programmes.
  • To promote the social and emotional development of an individual child or children through positive approaches that encourage appropriate relationships and the development of self-esteem.
  • To accompany an individual pupil during class external educational visits.
  • To assist subject teacher in individual behavioural management, within the agreed school framework.
  • To assist in classroom organisation and display work.
  • To contribute to pupils’ annual review reports and progress files.
  • To attend staff meetings and contribute constructively on specific issues to encourage the development of agreed whole school policies and procedures.
  • To attend morning briefings.
  • To participate in In-Service Training including Team Teach and Staff.
  • Development Programmes.
  • To eat with the children at lunch time, encouraging appropriate behaviour, social skills and positive interactions.
  • To supervise pupils at all times.

Acorn Care and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in our care. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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About Oakfield House School

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+44 1772 672630

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Oakfield House School offers an outstanding & therapeutic educational approach, ensuring pupils who’ve struggled in previous provisions can settle, be happy, and make extraordinary progress in their learning.

The large 19th Century country house is set in eight acres of beautiful parkland where experienced staff provide pupils with innovative opportunities for enjoyment and learning beyond the classrooms, helping children re-engage with their education.

Pupils are grouped in small classes best suited to their needs, and as well as the classrooms in the main house, there is also a separate, well resourced, purpose-built suite of classrooms for pupils who’re on the autistic spectrum and with associated conditions.

The children at Oakfield House have a range of educational needs, including social, emotional and mental health difficulties which have made it hard for them to cope elsewhere.

The school, judged Outstanding in all areas (Ofsted 2015) attracts pupils from across Lancashire and beyond; its location makes it easily accessible from the north-west motorway network.

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