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Full 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: Pupil Intervention WorkerLocation: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, LA2 0HASalary: xc2xa320,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pmContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Pupil Intervention Worker to join our fantastic team at Crookhey Hall in Cockerham.This is a great opportunity to develop creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.About the roleTo assist the Head of School / Pupil Support Manager in developing the school as a high quality specialist provision for pupils with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) through providing the highest standards of pastoral care for all pupils of all abilities in a safe and orderly learning environment which provides a high standard of behaviour.To support the teacher in addressing the needs of all pupils but especially those pupils who need particular help with behaviour management to overcome barriers to learning. All the duties outlined are carried out under the direction and supervision of the Head of School / Pupil Support Manager.The post holder will contribute to the life and community of the school in all of its aspects by establishing and maintain a positive learning environment in which the pupils' behaviour is well managed and within which social, emotional and learning needs can be met within a supportive framework.Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning, behaviour and attendance. Support the challenge and motivation of pupils, promoting and reinforcing self-esteem and have the ability to identify and de-escalate potential problems before they escalate and be able to develop strategies to promote the positive behaviour of pupils.Essential

• GCSE's in Maths and English, grade C or above
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working
• Ability to build relationships with children & young people
• Ability to work successfully with pupils with challenging behaviour
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Willing to undertake training
• Ability to prioritise tasks

About usCrookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide students with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence.The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil's potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide pupils with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils. 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 you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• xe2x80x9cYour Wellbeing Mattersxe2x80x9d - 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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. 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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit#1

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