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Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Mentor in Oakham

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!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:      Literacy & Numeracy Intervention MentorLocation:     The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, OakhamSalary:         Up to £25,000 per ann

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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:      Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Mentor

Location:     The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham

Salary:         Up to £25,000 per annum dependant on experience

Hours:          39.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm (4pm Friday)

Contract:      Permanent, Term Time Only

Must be UK based.

We are recruiting for a Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Mentor to join our team at The Grange Therapeutic School located in Knossington, Oakham.

About the role

The successful applicant will have to plan, implement and evaluate literacy/numeracy interventions for pupils, reporting to the SENCO. This will be done with individual pupils or small groups. There may also be some group work complete within class groups.

You will need to have (or demonstrate willingness to develop):

  • experience of working with pupils and young people
  • an understanding of SEN
  • ability to quickly build relationships with challenging pupils
  • be able to work on your own initiative
  • awareness of mental health needs of pupils and young people

This is a challenging role and you must be able to cope with stressful interpersonal situations whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism.

  • To work with the SENCO to identify pupils in need of additional interventions
  • To plan, implement and evaluate interventions effectively with pupils. This may involve lone working on and off site
  • To advise and report to senior staff
  • To deliver training to staff and support initiatives to improve literacy across the school
  • Undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using appropriate IT
  • To keep up to date with the latest good practice in the field of interventions
  • To promote reading across the school
  • Participate in school wide activities as appropriate
  • To support out of classroom activities as part of a broad and varied curriculum.

About us

The Grange is a specialist independent school which provides education, residential care and therapy for young people aged 8-18 with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ASD or related conditions.  Our comprehensive programme of tailored interventions is a fundamental element of the support which we provide.

We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.

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

Acorn Education & Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and 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.

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

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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Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
University
Location
Oakham
Type of Contract
Full Time Jobs
Profession type
Home Care
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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