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Biology Science Technician
Salary: Up to £23,504.91 per annum (£19,698.99 pro rata) Depending on experience
Hours: 37 per week
Weeks Per Year: Term time, 38 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Nelson & Colne College and Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: 1st December 2024
Interview Date: Monday 9th December 2024

‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’

Our Organisation
This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.

Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.

Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding career prospects.

The Exciting Role
The College Group is looking for a Biology Science Technician to join our dedicated Science Team on a full-time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. Flexibility will be required in this role as the successful candidate will be based at two of the College’s campuses; Nelson and Colne College as well as Accrington and Rossendale College.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Be able to prepare and maintain resources for L2, L3, Access to HE Diploma, A-level Biological Science. This will include preparation of micro-biological media and cultures
• Research, design and trial practicals, as required
• Set-up and remove equipment in laboratories, as required
• Clean and maintain equipment and apparatus
• Care for plant and animal collections
  
  What We Are Looking For:
• Level 2 qualification in Science, Maths and English at Grade C or above
• A relevant Lab Technician qualification and/or science study at level 4 or above
• Keep up to date with current laboratory practise
• Experience of working as a science technician in a laboratory
• Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic
• Excellent IT skills
• Possess excellent communication skills

What We Offer in Return:

• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year
• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

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We are currently hiring for a Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant to begin at a dynamic school in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This is a temporary role with the view to becoming permanent, beginning as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will assist the Year Progress Leads in ensuring that all students maximise their progress and attainment by supporting them to remove any barriers to learning. They need to be role models in terms of conduct, dress and professionalism and in the way that colleagues and students are treated. The postholder is expected to support the academy’s ethos at all times. They will liaise closely with the staff across the academy to ensure that the students pastoral needs are fully met.

Purpose of the Job:

Support the Teachers and Year Progress Leads in overseeing the academic, pastoral and welfare of all students.
Support positive behaviour through a range of interventions, rewards and consequences, using careful analysis of data to identify students in need.
Support the welfare of the students; follow up incidents, maintain accurate and detailed records, meet with parents as required, liaise with appropriate support staff, liaise with outside agencies as appropriate.
Support the organisation of any whole year group trips or other activities, such as alternative curriculum days, charity events, options process, enrichment and programmes of revision, as appropriate to the year group.
Respond to parental enquiries as appropriate through telephone calls, emails and meetings, and keep accurate records of all communication with parents.
Support the monitoring of attendance of all students and work with tutors, the Attendance Officer and Year Progress Leads to maintain excellent attendance across the year group, putting interventions in place as appropriate.
Ensure that all students are properly safeguarded at all times
Contribute to the personal development of all students.
Encourage and motivate students’ involvement in critical events (e.g. induction, work experience, interviews, career guidance, etc).
Offering support to students with welfare problems, through discussion, practical resolutions and where necessary signpost to support
Contribute to the mentoring of under-performing students.
Support the aims, values, mission and ethos of the academy and participate in a team approach to all aspects of school life
Attend and contribute to staff meetings and INSET days as required, and identify areas of personal practice and experience to develop.
Safeguarding

Ensure personal understanding of the duties and responsibilities in relation to child protection and the safeguarding of children and young people. This includes understanding of the academy Child Protection Policy, Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.
Ensure all issues relating to pupils are reported immediately to the delegated member of staff
Attend mandatory training and refreshers to ensure a personal and up to date understanding of safeguarding requirements
Health, Safety & Security

Ensure a personal awareness of and compliance with, policies and procedures related to health, safety, and security, confidentiality, and data protection
Ensure concerns are reported immediately to the delegated member of staff
Attend mandatory training and refreshers to ensure personal and up to date understanding of relevant policies and practices
Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity

Contribute to the development of a workplace culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusivity
Other Duties

The post holder may be expected to carry out duties other than those given in the job description where the level of responsibility is similar and he/she has appropriate qualifications or receives appropriate training to carry out these duties
To embody the academy’s values both on and off site.
As a new academy, job roles will evolve as the school grows and develops. The above list is not exhaustive and may be subject to amendment in due course in discussion with the relevant employee.
MAT Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with KCSIE 2023. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process.

MAT Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer; therefore, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Behaviour Support Worker to join our team on a temporary to permanent basis for the right person. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting individuals with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role involves implementing behaviour management strategies and fostering a supportive environment to promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities: - Provide direct support to individuals with SEMH needs. - Implement behaviour management strategies to address challenging behaviours. - Utilize Team Teach techniques to ensure a safe and supportive environment. - Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to develop and implement individual behaviour plans. - Maintain accurate records of interventions and progress. - Support individuals in developing coping mechanisms and social skills.

Qualifications and Skills: - Proven experience working with SEMH needs. - Certification in Team Teach. - Valid DBS check. - Strong behaviour management skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to david.palmer@matrecruitment.com.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SENCO to join a progressive school in Darwen, on a full-time and permanent basis, from January 2025. The successful candidate will manage the SEND provision across the academy, enhancing the learning experience for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

Your role as SENCO is to:
Lead the SEND team effectively.
Raise and maintain standards across the school as well as raising the profile of the SEND within the academy.
Provide a high quality provision and lead the delivery of consistently good and outstanding teaching and learning opportunities.
To strategically plan for the development of the following areas demonstrating impact of these on learning and progress of pupils
Create and engaging environment for learners of all abilities

You will be joining a strong and supportive team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player, who works hard to ensure that every student has a fantastic access to education and is provided with the relevant support required.

To apply for this position, please attach your CV and any relevant documents by the deadline.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact the team today on 03301244363 or email india.boardman@matrecruitment.com

MAT Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with KCSIE 2024. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. 

MAT Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer; therefore, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Our client, a fantastic company who are market leaders in their field, are looking to recruit a Helpdesk Manager to work from their office based in Kearsley. Working within the Facilities Team within the Support Centre, this role is offered on a full time permanent basis and is a fantastic opportunity to join the company. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you will be supported by a talented and driven team.

The Role:

The main duties for this Helpdesk Manager role will include:

Monitoring and assessing team performance
Conducting monthly 1:1s to ensure all individual targets are met
Working closely with Operations team and Regional Managers to review processes and ensure continuous improvement on all business objectives
Raising the function of the Facilities Department within the business by consistently achieving the highest standards and aiming to exceed expectations
Ensuring all company procedures are followed where appropriate
Ensuring all works are managed
Liaising with colleagues and dealing with escalations where required
Ensuring the smooth running of the Helpdesk Function
The Candidate:

The successful candidate for this Helpdesk Manager role will possess:

Previous relevant experience in a similar role
Have strong business acumen
Be able to build strong and lasting relationships with internal and external customers
Be able to prioritise and organise workloads in a fast paced environment
Have exceptional communication and customer service skills
Be a good negotiator
Strong administration and IT skills
The Package:

This Helpdesk Manager role is offered with the following:

A very competitive salary dependant on experience
Holidays rising to 30 days per year with service (plus Bank Holidays)
Annual Support Centre bonus scheme
Company car benefit
Health and wellbeing benefits
Access to various retail discounts
A recognition scheme including Support Centre Heroes and service awards
If you have all the skills and experience listed above as a Helpdesk Manager and are looking to build a career with a company where you have the opportunity to develop your skills, then please APPLY TODAY!!

As a leading recruitment agency in Swinton, Manchester, here at Linda Taylors Ltd we are continually receiving new assignments and permanent positions to work on in the Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Salford, Eccles and surrounding areas so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.

We're looking for exceptional people to join our amazing National Careers Service Team, as either a trainee or a qualified Careers Adviser.

We’re looking for people who like helping people. You may come from a sales, teaching or recruitment background or have some experience in delivering careers advice and enjoy working in a target focussed environment. We’re not looking for someone who ticks every single box, but we’d love you to have an engaging personality to provide a warm and welcoming experience for our customers. You’ll need a can-do attitude to seek out solutions to help our customers to progress their careers.

You’ll need to be flexible as every day is different in National Careers Service. As a Careers Adviser you’ll make our customers feel welcome and comfortable when they attend our service. You’ll need to be able to engage with customers from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. You’ll hold 1-1 appointments and group workshops in a wide range of settings, including careers fairs, community and commercial venues along with one-off pop-ups. You'll also need to be organised to manage your diary and complete admin tasks, plus be confident using IT for delivery and admin tasks. The role is targeted, to enable us to achieve targets that are agreed with our commissioners.

We need your skills to empower and encourage customers to develop a career skills action plan and support them in their learning and development whilst monitoring their progress to build their confidence throughout their journey to successfully starting work, learning or both.

We provide on the job training and will support you to achieve your Level 4 Certificate in Careers Information and Guidance if you do not currently hold this qualification.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range of £26,000 - £29,545 per annum with these great additional benefits


• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Pay Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits



There’s also the opportunity to progress your career within the Seetec Group.

Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV!

If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

Communities and Education Division is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.


Location: Community based in Bolton
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 29 November 2024

Key Responsibilities
Meet, and strive to exceed, personal performance targets
Provide tailored support in all aspects of career management and progression
Fully understand the labour market and provide relevant advice and guidance on local job sectors and opportunities
Develop relationships with key stakeholders to maximise referral and opportunities, i.e. local community provision, JCP Work coaches, LA’s.
Deliver Group Sessions with customers in a wide range of settings, including careers events, jobs fairs, pop up venues

Skills and Experience
Minimum of Level 4 qualification in Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance
A good working knowledge of the local labour market in the specified geographical locations
Experience of working in a target driven environment
Knowledge of the Careers/Employability industry
Knowledge of the recruitment industry
Experience of working with people in the provision of ‘information, advice & guidance’
Full driving licence to enable deployment across a specified geographical area (region), when required


Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face.

We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work.

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under” About us”

Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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Main duties include:- greeting patients and bringing them to their bed space taking patient observations help ensure the patient is ready for a safe transfer to theatre Ensuring bed spaces are clean and tidy between each patient Hydration and nutrition of the patient post-operatively Working closely with the qualified staff to ensure a safe discharge Ensuring daily/weekly safety checks are completed

MUSIC TECHNICIAN – REF 240930R
Up to £20,296 p.a. (FTE £24,036 p.a.) - pay award pending
37 hours per week, 38 weeks during term time
Runshaw College has long been recognised as one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our exceptional results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the learner at the heart of all that we do.
Our shared vision provides the focus for our work: to be a Great Place to Study, a Great Place to Work, and a Great Place for Partnerships and the Community. Please see the Strategic Plan on the college website, for full details of our vision and objectives.
We now have a vacancy for a Music technician to work within The School of Music, Media and Performing Arts supporting both students and teachers; preparing and maintaining equipment, as well as supporting students during lessons and study periods. This is an ideal role for someone who has experience working within Music Technology as we have a ProTools based studio and also operate using Ableton and a variety of other software. To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience and knowledge of working within a busy Music environment and a willingness to work with a wide range of students with different skills and ambitions.
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 29th November 2024
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

We are a busy surgical admissions and day surgery unit working between 2 areas within the Hospital. Staff move daily between areas and are involved in the admission of around 35 -40 patients per day.

It is a fast paced environment but highly rewarding. Training will be given once in post.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to thegov.ukwebsite Skilled Worker visa: Overview -GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Main duties include:-

greeting patients and bringing them to their bed space

taking patient observations

help ensure the patient is ready for a safe transfer to theatre

Ensuring bed spaces are clean and tidy between each patient

Hydration and nutrition of the patient post-operatively

Working closely with the qualified staff to ensure a safe discharge

Ensuring daily/weekly safety checks are completed



Bolton is a friendly place to work. It works to wards its core values of

Vision

Openness

Integrity

Compassion

Excellence

Main duties include:-

greeting patients and bringing them to their bed space

taking patient observations

help ensure the patient is ready for a safe transfer to theatre

Ensuring bed spaces are clean and tidy between each patient

Hydration and nutrition of the patient post-operatively

Working closely with the qualified staff to ensure a safe discharge

Ensuring daily/weekly safety checks are completed




This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

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Exciting new opportunities for Project Workers!

Permanent roles, 37 hours per week, South Ribble (Preston/Leyland)

Are you seeking a new opportunity as a Project Worker to offer and provide support to vulnerable adults in the community? Do you have strong values and work in a person-centred way?

If so we want to hear from you! Working for an established organisation, and innovative community project who provide support to people with learning disability and mental health issues.

The role:

• To work with and support adults with learning disability, mental health issues and other additional needs.
• Lone working, you will be offering daily support to help promote independent living to adults who may present with behaviours that challenge.
• Support with dally activities which may include walking, football, music, fun days out and more!
• Build positive and professional relationships with the people being supported.

The good bit:

• Training and scope for career development
• Perk Box with various incentives
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement that rises after a qualifying period
• Suggestion box and EAP schemes
• Flexible approach to work
• Competitive salary ( unqualified and qualified salary brackets plus £60 per sleep in)

The ideal candidate:

• Ideally you will have some knowledge/experience of supporting people with a learning disability/mental health issue although not essential.
• Level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferable but training also provided
• Hold strong core values and display a positive and 'can-do attitude
• Be committed to wanting to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people
• Be able to work flexibly for shifts that will include days, evenings and alternate weekends plus sleep ins.
• Ideally car drivers with access to your own vehicles.

If you want to know more and meet the above criteria, please apply now!
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3.5t Van Drivers – Immediate Starts – Very Competitive Pay!

KPI Recruiting are looking for 3.5t Van Drivers for our client based in Lostock, Bristol. Our client is a local family ran bakery who are a friendly and professional team.They will provide state of the art 3.5t vans and services!

Your job as a 3.5t van driver will be to deliver pastry products to the clients own branches and their clients. There is no home deliveries involved. You will also be handling the money from different shops and helping take any left over products away. Each morning before you leave the 3.5t van drivers are expected to get the orders on your run that day and load them into the van.

Job description for 3.5t Van Driver:

• Days available - 0300 starts
• Monday – Saturday shift pattern
• Ongoing work with permanent opurtunities available!
• opportunity for overtime
• Drivers’ benefits include - weekly pay, additional shifts within KPI driving contacts available, use of state-of-the-art vehicles.
• 1 hour break

Pay rates for a 3.5t Van Driver:

Rates (PAYE) – From: £11.75 P/h paid weekly into the nominated bank account

The ideal candidate for a 3.5t Van Driver will need the following:

• All up to date driving licence
• No IN, DD, DR endorsements on licence
• Hi vis and safety boots

For more information, please contact Kellie on 01270 589943

If you think that this role is for you, please contact jobs@kpir.co.uk or call our friendly Crewe team for more information on 01270 589943

What are you waiting for?

About KPI Recruiting.

KPI Recruiting is a leading recruitment agency with branches throughout the UK. We are led by a team of friendly and experienced recruitment professionals who strive to provide an excellent service to our candidates and clients alike.

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KPI Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer.

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About the Support Worker role:

Hourly Rate: £13 per hour (Enhanced hourly rate on all Bank Holidays)

Location: Burnley

Shifts Available: 0800- 2000 Days, 2000 - 0800 Waking nights

Speciality: Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

Benefits of the Support Worker role:

Enhancing our Service Users quality of life

Flexible working week to suit your availability

On going training development

On going support from our team of other Support Workers and our Nurse Care Manager

Weekly Pay

Paid via PAYE or Umbrella

Lucrative refer a friend scheme

Holiday Pay (PAYE only)

The opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills within the care sector

Here at Sugarman Health and Wellbeing we are currently recruiting a Support Worker based in Burnley supporting a young lady in her own home with Autism, Pica and Epilepsy. This young lady loves being outdoors and enjoying activities.

Duties for this Support Worker role

Keeping her safe in the community

Support with community involvement

Prompting and assisting to keep a tidy home

Maintain and support with daily routine

Support with preparing and cooking her favourite meals

Applicant requirements:

The enthusiasm to learn and experience new things

To be willing to embrace the goals he wants to achieve

Someone who will go above and beyond for the Service User and staff involved in the package

Able to work in the UK and can show documents

Full enhanced DBS

Up to date CV

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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GI Group are currently seeking a skilled Warehouse operative to join our team based in Heysham.

Job details:
- Monday - Friday
- 08:00 - 16:00
- £12 per hour

For this role you will be working with Fine chemicals and Hazardous materials so it is important you have experience with working with these materials.

Duties:
Handling of fine chemicals either in bulk quantities or prepacks in accordance with CEM (Chemical Exposure Management) regulations. Ability to follow simple instructions without deviation.
Manufacture Cell Culture Media for use in the biotech industry that is scientific in nature by carrying
out chemical processing of raw media through to final packaged product using semi-automated
packaging equipment. following established protocols and instructions.
Packs all samples for transport accurately to ensure physical and thermal integrity.
To participate in the collation of Export Shipments and ensure Shipments are loaded accurately and all paperwork is completed in.
To maintain good stock levels of all consumables required in your working area and understand the procedure for its requisitions
To maintain up to date records and paperwork necessary to the role.
To ensure full compliance with site Security policies.
To comply & conform with the environmental and quality policy, procedures and with the requirements of the IMS (Integrated Management System) & QMS (Quality Management System) and act appropriately with regard to issues affecting impacts on the environment and conforming to product requirements.
Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities on site.

Requirements:
A good general education, including verbal and written English.
Good attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical problem-solving abilities
Sophisticated PC skills

If you have previous experience in a similar role and are looking for a stable and rewarding career, apply now to join our team!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

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Overview and Responsibilities
SEN Teaching Assistant, Aurora Brooklands
Location: Leyland, nr Preston, Lancashire
Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 p/hr
Hours: 40 hours per week – Term Time Only. 12 month contract.
Aurora Brooklands School is an independent day school in Lancashire providing specialist education for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).
The role:
Our Teaching Assistants support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.
Key duties:
Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
Provide meaningful feedback on pupil attainment and progress.
Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting pupils’ progress according to the school’s policies in order to monitor and foster pupils’ progress in all areas of learning.
Support positive behaviour and concentration levels of the children and adapt own behaviour and responses to any change or escalations in behaviour of the children.
Promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development and British values within the PSHE policy across the whole school.
Promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being through a whole Day Curriculum.
Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.
Skills and Qualifications
Experience and Skills required:
Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting
Full UK driving licence absolutely necessary, as you will be required to transport pupils to and from school and also engage in off-site enrichment activities which requires transportation
Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable
GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
Be positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needs
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
Full training and continued supportFREE Lunch! All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no cost
Life assurance and Enhanced Pension Scheme Health cash back plan
Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme 
Perk box - discounts off hundreds of high street retailers and restaurantsSuccessful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search

Pay of £42,614, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. 

DWP. Digital with Purpose. 

Join our passionate Capability team in DWP Digital as a Talent Development Partner.

Our team develop and manage the initiatives which make sure DWP is building, buying and growing the best digital talent for the UK's biggest government department.

We work on attraction, retention and development of brilliant people from all backgrounds. Diversity is vital for us.

If you've got fresh ideas that can help DWP find and inspire the best digital talent in the UK, we want to hear from you. Click apply now.

 What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience of working in a capability-build environment, in either apprenticeships, early talent or talent development, with significant expertise in setting up and/or running people initiatives.

• You're a great leader and you can inspire and engage others to deliver to exceptional standards.

• Great communication - you influence, persuade and engage across different forms and channels, and can present detailed and complex information clearly. 

• You can build positive relationships and manage stakeholders at all levels, from a wide range of backgrounds across a complex and/or large organisation.

• Experience of reviewing work and initiatives, and making improvements based on data, insight and feedback.  

• Able to plan effectively and set up and manage projects - you understand governance protocols, can analyse data, activity and performance against targets.

You and your role 

You'll need experience in a similar role - you will be designing and delivering impactful and inclusive talent initiatives that will shape the future of DWP Digital.

We're looking for someone with great communication skills, who knows how to build relationships that can get the job done. Our brilliant talent and capability teams work with several different Functions and Communities of Practice, and they all have different needs, and different approaches.

You will build an understanding of each area's capability needs and advise on appropriate talent solutions. This could be anything from recruiting apprentices, to running workshops, to creating clear guidance for colleagues.

We're passionate about investing in your learning and development too. We offer tailored training specific to your job role, with the opportunity to build your professional skills and acquire certifications.

Details. Wages. Perks. 

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Sheffield. whichever is most convenient for you. 

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. 

Pay: We offer competitive pay of £42,614.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth £12,345 per year. 

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. 

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. 

 

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)  

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies 

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving 

• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'  

• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more 

• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference 

• Sports and social activities 

• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. 

 

Process: 

 We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: 

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. 

1. Interview: a single stage interview online. 
   
   

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application. 

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