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). 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:              Higher Level Teaching Assistant Location:             Ashley Park School, Walton on Thames Salary:                 £25,000 per annum **(This salary is NOT subject to pro-rata and is the full amount before tax)** Hours:                 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am-4:30pm Contract:             Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. If you really want to make your mark in a developing school that is committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people, then we have the role for you! We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Ashley Park School, Walton on Thames. About the role The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with complex young people who have needs including neurodiversity, communication and sensory difficulties and associated complex needs who are keen to help us develop our nurturing approach towards helping our young people achieve successful outcomes. The successful candidate will have experience of working with complex young people in an educational setting.  To form part of the senior support lead team and assist teachers in offering mentoring support, training and guidance to other Teaching Assistants To lead and model positive behaviour management with proactive and solution focussed approaches To contribute to the preparation and planning of lessons including developing resources and opportunities for young peoples to learn in school and out-of-school contexts in accordance with lesson plans and in responseto young people need To prepare and deliver lessons, under the direction of the teacher, including covering for teacher absence  To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development, safeguarding and well-being of all young people To ensure recording and reporting across the school is completed to a high standard About us Ashley Park School is located in the stunning market town on the south bank of the Thames in the borough of Surrey. It forms part of the Greater London built up area and is served by a wide range of transport routes to school,making it easily accessible. Our new specialist school will cater for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs.  For over 16 years, Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 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 toa 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 benefits100’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 inthe 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 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.  #1