Teaching Assistant - Science Technician

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!

Job title:         Teaching Assistant - Science Technician

Salary:           £17,850 per annum

Location:       Reddish Hall School, Stockport, Greater Manchester

Contract:        37.5 hours a week; Monday to Friday

Permanent:     Term Time only

This is an exciting time to join Reddish Hall as we continue to expand our provision

Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for children with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of children who have a diagnosis of ASC. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. 

We pride ourselves in steering children in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. Our curriculum is diverse and aimed to support young people with learning and ensuring that when they leave school, they have an abundance of skills to help them succeed in their next steps.

About the Group

We are part of the Acorn Care and Education Group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.

Safeguarding at Reddish Hall School

Safeguarding is at the very centre of everything we do, supporting children, parents, carers and staff. Safeguarding is everybody’s business. The welfare and safeguarding of children and young people should be of paramount consideration, whatever your role or level of responsibility is within the organisation. All employees, panel members, independent workers and volunteers are required to ensure compliance with the company’s guidance and policy on safeguarding and are required to attend Safeguarding training appropriate to their level of responsibility.  Pre-employment and online checks are carried out before an offer of employment is formally made.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Head of Science, and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school, assist teaching staff in providing safe and efficient science lessons.

The technician/assistant role forms a central part of the work of the department and he/she will work closely with teaching staff to support, develop and further extend the work of the department and the experiences of the students.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of COSHH and CLEAPS guidelines
• GCSE 5 A* ‐ C or equivalent
• Experience in relevant discipline or related qualification
• Experience working with young people
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Knowledge of science curriculum

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

• £17,850 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent

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

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

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.