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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: Pre-Formal Primary Teacher Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata) Hours: 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover until August 2026) | Term Time Only Start: January 2026 Applicants: UK only – no sponsorship available Are you a creative, compassionate teacher with a passion for unlocking potential? At Heath Farm School, we’re searching for an inspiring Pre-Formal Primary Teacher who believes that learning should be joyful, engaging, and inclusive — for every child, whatever their challenges. This is your chance to make a genuine difference in a setting where warmth, imagination, and teamwork drive everything we do. About the Role As a Pre-Formal Primary Teacher, you’ll bring learning to life for pupils with complex needs, helping them to grow in confidence, communication, and independence. You’ll create rich, sensory-based learning experiences that nurture curiosity and celebrate progress in all its forms — big and small. Working alongside a talented multi-disciplinary team, you’ll ensure every pupil is seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. In This Role, You Will: • Design and deliver creative, individualised lessons that spark engagement and joy, • Support each pupil’s academic, social, and emotional development, • Foster a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and confident, • Collaborate closely with families, therapists, and colleagues for joined-up learning We’re looking for a teacher who brings patience, imagination, and resilience to every day — someone who finds joy in every breakthrough and believes that success looks different for every child. You’ll have: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, • A passion for supporting pupils with complex needs and diverse learning styles, • Creativity, compassion, and confidence in adapting your teaching approach Heath Farm is an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives. Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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? 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 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. 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, • 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 *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 Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, TN27 0AX Salary: £19,205.87 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 32.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: December 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. At Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally. We’re a caring, creative, and forward-thinking school dedicated to helping children with varied and complex needs reach their full potential. As we continue to grow, we’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our welcoming and passionate team. About the Role This isn’t just a support role — it’s a chance to change lives every day. As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work alongside our talented teachers to create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that help every pupil feel supported, valued, and inspired to achieve their best. You Will: • Support teachers in delivering creative, hands-on lessons tailored to individual learning needs., • Work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils overcome barriers to learning., • Encourage positive behaviour, wellbeing, and social interaction in and out of the classroom., • Prepare learning materials and help maintain a stimulating, organised learning environment. You’re compassionate, resilient, and ready to make a difference. Whether you have classroom experience or are just starting your journey in education, what matters most is your enthusiasm, empathy, and commitment to helping young people succeed. You’ll Bring: • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above., • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people., • Strong communication skills and a caring, patient attitude., • Experience working with children or young people (desirable, but not essential). Heath Farm is an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives. Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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? 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 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. 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, • 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 *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 Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

Closing date: 01-12-2025 Customer Team Leader Location: Ebbsfleet - Castle Hill, Castle Hill , Ebbsfleet, DA10 0DF Pay: £13.99 per hour Contract: 12 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent, part time Working pattern: varied shifts including early mornings (store opening), afternoons, late evenings (store closing) and weekends, to be discussed at interview. Role will include working in our in-store bakery. Full, paid training provided You can now apply for this role using your mobile device (no CV needed!) You must be aged 18 or over to be a customer team leader at Co-op, as you’ll need to authorise age-related sales. We’re looking for Customer Team Leaders to join our team at Co-op. When you join Co-op, you’ll get dedicated support to help you grow your career, as well as amazing benefits including 36 days holiday, a pension with up to 10% Co-op contribution, access to virtual healthcare services for you and your family, and a 30% discount on all Co-op products in our stores. As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll be part of a friendly team that’s dedicated to helping our customers. We’ll look to you to help lead the store team – coaching and supervising our Customer Team Members and deputising for the Store Manager, while also delivering great customer service and performing a wide range of other tasks around the store like re-stocking shelves and cleaning up spillages. At Co-op, we do things a different way. For over 175 years we’ve been focused on making things fairer for our members and their communities, and as a colleague we promise to take care of you. You’ll get support for your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, as well as market leading policies to help you through life events from bereavement and pregnancy loss to fertility treatment and menopause. What you’ll do • Friendly and thoughtful service – you’ll give friendly, welcoming, easy, helpful and thoughtful service every day, working in our in-store bakery often taking ownership for managing the store and handling challenging situations, • Develop your team's capabilities through coaching and training, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone's voice is valued and respected, • Make sure that the store remains safe, legal, and fully operational, • Manage diligence checks and stock accuracy to make shopping a great experience for our customers, • Support your store manager by deputising when they’re not working and delivering a variety of HR processes, • Lead the way when introducing new products and services in your store – work closely with your team to implement change and encourage open and honest feedback, • Build relationships and get involved in your local community, supporting your Store Manager with the delivery of the local Co-op community plan This job would suit people who have, • A genuine care for the needs of customers and members, • The ability to strike a balance between leading and supporting your team and rolling up your sleeves on the shop floor, • Great people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues, • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, • A desire to learn, grow and develop your leadership skills, • The flexibility to work a range of different shifts Why Co-op?, • Full, paid training and dedicated support for your personal development and career progression, • 30% discount on all Co-op products in-store plus 10% discounts on all other brands, • A pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions, • Stream– a money management app giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, • 36 days of holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata for part time colleagues), • Virtual healthcare services for you and your family, including access to GP appointments, eye care, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness consultations, • 24/7 employee assistance service, • Rotas shared three weeks in advance and accessible on your phone

Your Role as a Support Worker Your responsibilities will include: - Supporting individuals with personal care and daily routines - Encouraging participation in hobbies, social activities, and community engagement - Promoting independence, dignity, and choice in every interaction - Monitoring wellb