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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 were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were 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 theres never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!Due to growth in service, we are looking for1:1 Primary Pupil Support Workers at Belmont Primary School, part of Acorn Educationand start working towards yours.1:1 Primary Pupil Support Worker - Maternity CoverBelmont Primary School, Rossendale, BB4 7LJ20,906.25 per annum per annum (not pro-rata)37.5 hours per week,Monday to FridayTerm time onlyFixed Term ending12 months from start dateUK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.The opportunityEnjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable pupils and young people achieve far more than they ever expected.As a 1:1Pupil Support Worker, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys.You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils and young people achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives.Person SpecificationAn ability to diffuse conflictEmpathy with young people facing barriers to their learningThe ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential mannerThe capability to remain calm under pressureThe ability to use own initiative and flexibility to cope with the unexpectedAbility to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with pupils and young peopleA good level of English and Maths.Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young pupils and in forming effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts.Excellent organisational and time management skills.The ability and willingness to work constructively as part of a team.About usBelmont Primary School is an Independent School which offers boys aged between 5 11 years who have Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) challenged and additional complex behaviours to access a tailored education that suits their needs.We have a dedicated staff team who provide outstanding education and we understand that a lot of our students have been excluded from mainstream education and often have a very negative attitude toward school. As a team, we take an interest in their lives and help to nurture their learning.Belmont Primary School is rated Ofsted GOOD and is situated in the picturesque Pennine Lancashire, Rossendale and is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupilsand 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?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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. Youll 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#1