Pmld Learning Support Assistant

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).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:    PMLD Learning Support Assistant

Location:    Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London

Salary:       £20,869.10 per annum

Hours:       36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.15am start x 5 days, finish time 4.15, 4.15, 4.00, 3.45, 3.30pm consecutively)

Contract:   Permanent, 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 PMLD Learning Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Kestrel House School located in Crouch End, London.

About the role

To support the education and development of pupils in the school as directed by teachers and the SLT.

Main Responsibilities:

• To support the teacher as directed.
• To carry out all duties as directed by teachers to maximise learning opportunities for all pupils and young people.
• To assist with target setting, record keeping and assessment in classes.
• To participate in, and complete reports for, Statutory Reviews and meetings concerning the pupils and young people.
• To assist with the planning and preparation of materials and learning resources.
• To work in partnership with MDT and the teachers to adopt approaches recommended by MDT clinicians.
• To record observations if requested by teachers.
• To be a role model at all times to the pupils and young people.
• To supervise pupils and young people outside classroom activities, e.g. meal times and recreation times, as requested.

Qualifications Required

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable 

• Experience working with young people with PMLD

About Us

Kestrel House School is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School. We help educate and support pupils and young people who have complex needs and specialise in the communication and learning challenges associated with Autism.

We want each young person at Kestrel House School to achieve their own ambitions and to live fulfilling and productive lives. We want you to encourage everyone to achieve their potential and dream big, despite of any challenges you or they may face. This can be achieved by assisting and supporting the class teachers with the agreed learning plans, whilst also being responsible for safeguarding the pupils and young people. This will include making sure they are healthy, safe and as comfortable as possible and assisting with the physical, emotional, educational and personal care needs for each individual.

The site is in London, Haringey Borough within Crouch End area, quite close to central London. The location has the advantage of easy access to public transport, having the over ground station located 5 to 10 min walk away from the school and a 2 bus stops right outside of the school front gates.

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 Options Autism?

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 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 the 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.

*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.

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