Total 14 Junior Executive job vacancies in Croydon

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Housekeeping Assistant you'll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

SEN Teaching Assistant Croydon January 2025
TLTP are currently working with an 'Outstanding' Primary School based in Croydon, who are currently looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This will be long term until the end of the academic year with the potential to become permanent.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Full time
Early Years
Support SEN Teaching Assistant experience required
The working hours are 8:30am 3:30pm
Rate: £13 - £16p/h
Are you looking for your next role as a SEN Teaching Assistant?
Can you build relationships with the pupils and support the children in the process of learning?
Do you have experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or working with children?
If you answered yes to those questions, then this SEN Teaching Assistant role is for you!
SEN Teaching Assistant:
This role would involve working as general support for the teacher and all the pupils within the classroom.
This Outstanding Primary School provides an outstanding quality of education and serves its local community exceptionally well. The pupils age ranges from the ages 3 11.
This school is a happy, inclusive, and creative school where children thrive and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. The children are exceptional and keen to learn, and all members of our school community are valued.
To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant post, please send your CV to Jasmine at TLTP now!

SEN TA Croydon
TLTP are currently working with an 'Outstanding' Primary School based in Croydon, who are currently looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in September. This will be long term until the end of the academic year with the potential to be extended to permanent.
SEN teaching assistant in Croydon
Full time
Key stage 1 Year 2
Previous SEN teaching assistant experience required
The working hours are 8:30am 3:30pm
Rate: £13 - £17 p/h
Are you looking for your next role as an SEN Teaching Assistant?
Can you build relationships with the pupils and support the children in the process of learning?
Do you have experience as a teaching assistant or working with children?
If you answered yes to those questions, then this SEN Teaching Assistant role is for you!
SEN Teaching Assistant:
This role would involve providing one to one support a young child with quite complex needs (speech, language, mobility). This role will be based in Key stage 1 year 2.
This Good Primary School provides a good quality of education and serves its local community exceptionally well. The pupils age ranges from the ages 3 11.
This school is a happy, inclusive, and creative school where children thrive and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. The children are exceptional and keen to learn, and all members of our school community are valued.
What they are looking for:
previous administration or childcare experience.
a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
the ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
a can-do attitude.
a commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
has SEN/ ASD experience or a recent graduate looking to develop a career in SEN.
To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant post, please send your CV to Jasmine at TLTP now!

SEN Teaching Assistant Croydon
TLTP are currently working with an 'Outstanding' Primary School based in Croydon, who are currently looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This will be long term until the end of the academic year with the potential to become permanent.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Full time
EYFS
Support SEN Teaching Assistant experience required
The working hours are 8:30am 3:30pm
Are you looking for your next role as a SEN Teaching Assistant?
Can you build relationships with the pupils and support the children in the process of learning?
Do you have experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or working with children?
If you answered yes to those questions, then this SEN Teaching Assistant role is for you!
SEN Teaching Assistant:
This role would involve working as general support for the teacher and all the pupils within the classroom.
This Outstanding Primary School provides an outstanding quality of education and serves its local community exceptionally well. The pupils age ranges from the ages 3 11.
This school is a happy, inclusive, and creative school where children thrive and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. The children are exceptional and keen to learn, and all members of our school community are valued.
To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant post, please send your CV to Jasmine at TLTP now!

--- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ·· Staff Discount Team ·· Room of the term £25 voucher! ·· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) ·· Wellbeing Support ---

NEW NURSERY OPENING = FABULOUS NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Kinderland is growing!! We are seeking a fun, kind, and caring Early Years Assistant with a genuine passion for Early Years to join our sister day nursery, opening January 2025. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Kinderland Day Nurseries are a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995.

Our vision at Kinderland Day Nurseries is to create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant impact on our children's lives.

As an Early Years Assistant your main duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with parents and carers
• Supporting children with their individual personal hygiene needs
• Providing effective and regular feedback to parents on their child’s day, personal development and any other relevant information
• Ensuring a bright and stimulating attractive room with colourful appropriate activities and displays showing children’s work
• Assisting with care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the nursery
• Supervising children at all times indoors and outdoors including mealtimes and snack breaks

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in childcare in a brand new setting or even a complete career change, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. To be considered for the Early Years Assistant role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them! We would be keen for you to be interested in advancement in child care. In addition, you must possess the following key skills and experience:

• Good communication skills
• Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
• Sense of humour
• Enthusiasm and patience
• An attentive and compassionate nature
• A BIG smile!

Our new nursery is situated in Central Croydon, with convenient transport links to East Croydon Station, South Croydon Station, and West Croydon Station. The nearest tram stops are George Street Tram Stop, Wellesley Road Tram Stop, and East Croydon Tram Stop. We are also conveniently located for many bus routes.

Part time and full time roles avaliable!

We are looking for Early Years Assistants to join our team in December 2024 or at the beginning of January 2025. We look forward to recieving your application!

At Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd we work with children, parents, external agencies, and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form. We support the children within our care, protect them from maltreatment and have robust procedures in place to prevent the impairment of children’s health and development. In our setting we strive to protect children from the risk of radicalisation, and we promote acceptance and tolerance of other beliefs and cultures.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

We have named persons within the nursery who take lead responsibility for safeguarding and

co-ordinate child protection and welfare issues, known as the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), there is always at least one designated person on duty during the opening hours of the setting.

All applicants should be aware that a huge part of the role is ensuring children are continuously safeguarded from any harm. Any job offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, thorough referencing, an induction programme, and 3 months’ probation period. All successful candidates will be given lots of training upon starting their role.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please detail any criminal convictions except those 'spent', or otherwise ‘protected’, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you have none, please state. Employment is dependent upon obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

At Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd we work with children, parents, external agencies, and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form. We support the children within our care, protect them from maltreatment and have robust procedures in place to prevent the impairment of children’s health and development. In our setting we strive to protect children from the risk of radicalisation, and we promote acceptance and tolerance of other beliefs and cultures.

Data protection

We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. The information collected in this application form is specific to our recruitment exercise and necessary for the performance of the role that you have applied for. If you are recruited for the role you have applied for, or any other role you are offered by us, the information provided will then be used for the purposes of your employment with us, together with further information collected upon recruitment for those purposes. We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. The information collected in this application form is specific to our recruitment exercise and necessary for the performance of the role that you have applied for. If you are recruited for the role you have applied for, or any other role you are offered by us, the information provided will then be used for the purposes of your employment with us, together with further information collected upon recruitment for those purposes.

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Vacancy Reference: EYA

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Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) - ASAP start - Croydon

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Croydon is currently looking for an ELSA to join their dedicated and friendly team of support staff to work with children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Supporting children both individually and in small groups, including children with SEMH and SEND, the main aim for you as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant will be to help each of your key children to feel happy in school and to be able to reach their full potential, academically and personally.

As an ELSA, your key responsibilities will be:

• Planning individual and group sessions to provide mentoring and emotional support for children
• Supporting children through a number of things, such as loss and bereavement, anxiety, bullying, and anger management
• Working closely with other members of staff, including class teachers, other support staff, and the SENDCO
• Monitoring the progress of your key children
• Helping children with relaxation techniques and social skills

Prior experience working in a school or childcare setting and supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs is needed for this position as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant, and a strong understanding of social, emotional, and mental health challenges in children is important. A background in psychology would also be desirable, but not essential.

This is a full-time ELSA role to work Monday-Friday (8:30am-3:45pm) and to last long-term until the end of the academic year, as the children need consistent support and someone they feel they are able to trust. You will be able to see the progress your key children make across the school year, making it a very rewarding role. There is also the potential for it to become a permanent position in the future.

Apply now to be considered for interview!

Saffron Valley Collegiate Croydon’s Secondary Pupil Referral UnitTeaching Assistant X 2 36 hours per week term time only
• This is an opportunity to join a team committed to working with some of the most vulnerable schoolchildren in Croydon. You could make a life-changing difference to a young person. • The staff at Saffron Valley are dedicated to removing the barriers to learning for our vulnerable children. This is an opportunity to join our team. • If you are ready to translate high expectations and quality support for learning for some of the most vulnerable schoolchildren in Croydon into daily practice, this could be your next career move.Please note that all SVC staff can be deployed across the collegiate to meet the needs of our pupils.The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate; • Providing support to individual pupils, and groups of pupils, to encourage improvements in behaviour for learning. • the ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of Saffron Valley Collegiate; • ability to identify work priorities, whilst ensuring that lower priority work is kept up to date; • ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise; • High motivation, enthusiasm and professional standards. • the ability to communicate effectively, use of ICT and have a ‘can-do’-attitude
Please complete your application in direct reference to the person specification.Salary: Grade 3, scp 5 – 7: £28,521 – £29,346 fte (£25,381 – £26,113) pro rata for term time only) Closing date for applications: Midday 22nd November 2024
The Collegiate is committed to the safeguarding of young people. References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates. The Collegiate will require a successful candidate to have an enhanced DBS check.
All who work within Saffron Valley Collegiate are committed to the celebration of diversity, and the challenging of disadvantage and discrimination, in all its forms.
Part of Alternative Learning Trust, company number 11788031. The Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Addington Valley Academy are seeking to recruit Teaching Assistants with the drive and creativity to work under the guidance of teaching staff to support learners to make exceptional progress in all aspects of school life. You will assist in meeting the learners’ need for encouragement, reassurance and comfort and attend to their personal requirements and physical care while encouraging independence at all times. You will supervise and provide particular support for pupils (which maybe on a 1:1 basis), ensuring their safety and access to learning activities and create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work. The role provides routine opportunities for professional development that can lead to career progression and qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

SEN TA Croydon
TLTP are currently working with an 'Outstanding' Primary School based in Croydon, who are currently looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in September. This will be long term until the end of the academic year with the potential to be extended to permanent.
SEN teaching assistant in Croydon
Full time
Key stage 1 Year 2
Previous SEN teaching assistant experience required
The working hours are 8:30am 3:30pm
Rate: £13 - £17 p/h
Are you looking for your next role as an SEN Teaching Assistant?
Can you build relationships with the pupils and support the children in the process of learning?
Do you have experience as a teaching assistant or working with children?
If you answered yes to those questions, then this SEN Teaching Assistant role is for you!
SEN Teaching Assistant:
This role would involve providing one to one support a young child with quite complex needs (speech, language, mobility). This role will be based in Key stage 1 year 2.
This Good Primary School provides a good quality of education and serves its local community exceptionally well. The pupils age ranges from the ages 3 11.
This school is a happy, inclusive, and creative school where children thrive and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. The children are exceptional and keen to learn, and all members of our school community are valued.
What they are looking for:
previous administration or childcare experience.
a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
the ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
a can-do attitude.
a commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
has SEN/ ASD experience or a recent graduate looking to develop a career in SEN.
To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant post, please send your CV to Jasmine at TLTP now!

Are you ambitious and innovative? Do you have the passion and skills to be part of our dynamic school team, creating an inspiring and dynamic environment for our Early Years, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two children? Your Opportunity We are seeking to appoint a full time SEN/Class Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in the support for children. The successful candidate will support a range of children with different needs within the classroom setting.There will be times when you will required to work one to one with a child.The successful candidates will need to be able to work collaboratively and flexibly within our team, build good working relationships with both children and adults and demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude towards all our children. Experience of SEMH and personal care in a progressive educational environment is beneficial and valued.About Chestnut Park Primary School As a modern school, built in 2016, Chestnut Park benefits from state of the art technology within a modern, purpose built environment. We are also proud of our Ofsted inspection (June 2018) in which we were awarded 'Outstanding' in all areas. Alongside GLF schools we can provide extensive career development opportunities within the school and the Multi-Academy Trust. Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft Primary School . This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development. What We Are Looking For: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Experience in delivering agreed learning intervention programs; adjusting activities according to pupil need to support and enrich learning.• Ability to deliver pastoral support within the school to address the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. • Experience in behaviour and anger management strategies.• Relevant Vocational Qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning.• Qualified HLTA is desirable.Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team. • Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness • 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish • Access to our highly competitive Pension Scheme Flexible working options • Generous holiday allowance • Work life and family friendly policies • Employee wellbeing initiatives • Career pathways and talent management • Access to a staff benefits portal • Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. The Details Full times hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year term only.Work Pattern: 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday.Salary: FTE £21,544 - £23,582 which is within Associate 2 staff support range. Pro Rata: £16,732.24 - 18,315.06London Weighting allowance £643 FTE (£499.39 pro-rata)Start: ASAPClosing date for applications: Friday 15th November 2024Interview date – Friday 22nd November 2024
Please note we may invite successful candidates to interview before the closing date.

What skills and experience we're looking for

QUALIFICATIONS

● Level 1 or 2 Diploma (or equivalent) with proficient practical skills.

EXPERIENCE

● Previous experience of working with children.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

● Numeracy and literacy skills.

● Basic IT skills.

● Have the ability to relate well to children and adults, understanding their needs and being able to respond accordingly.

● Good influencing skills to encourage pupils to interact with others and be socially responsible.

KNOWLEDGE

● Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality.

What the school offers its staff

Our benefits

• Ongoing professional development
• Commitment to staff wellbeing (members of the staff wellbeing charter)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Annual Incremental Pay Increases
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Extensive Training and Induction program

Further details about the role

Contract: Fixed-Term, Term-Time Only (plus inset days)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date:31st August 2025

Salary Range: NJC Outer London Grade 3, Spine Point 5- 7, £27,030.00 FTE - £27,855.00 FTE of Pro-rata £21,715.70 FTE - £22,378.50 FTE

Hours of Work: 8.30am – 15:30pm

Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is a family of schools across Croydon, Medway and Greenwich who aim to offer a life changing education to children. Our schools work in collaboration to transform the lives of the children and communities we serve.

Our core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Friendship, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility, define the way we care for, enrich and teach every child.

What sets us apart from others is the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of educational thinking and practice, supported by excellent training and development and opportunities to take part in ground breaking research projects and collaborative work with talented and innovative colleagues, both at a local and national level.

Woodside Primary School is rapidly improving and working to provide an exceptional learning experience for our wonderful children. Our vision is to ensure children receive the very best education. We aim to make a life-changing difference within our diverse community of Croydon.

We are seeking to appoint a resilient, passionate and ambitious Learning Support Assistant to join our school and partnership to inspire a generation of children.

Our benefits

• Ongoing professional development
• Commitment to staff wellbeing (members of the staff wellbeing charter)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Annual Incremental Pay Increases
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Extensive Training and Induction program

All aspects of the application form must be fully completed to be considered for shortlisting, furthermore, please ensure that the Personal Statement in your application form addresses how you meet the duties outlined in the Person Specification. Please note we do not accept CV's, to apply, please complete the Inspire Partnership Recruitment Form.

Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found below.

To discuss this opportunity, please contact Mr Imandeep Atwal(Headteacher) at iatwal@inspirewoodside.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.

Closing Date for Applications: 04/12/2024 at 12:00pm.

For enquiries or an application pack please contact Janine Fernandes on 07706 829 391 or by email:croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk

Please note we will only accept applications from candidates who have documentary evidence that they have the right to work in the UK.

Woodside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the newly developed Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (FIND) Community Team in South London and Maudsley (SLaM).

The FIND Team will provide safe transition for inpatients discharged from the inpatient Forensic Services to the community providing specialist assessment, treatment and consultation to the Forensic Service in order to ensure a smooth, safe and clinically justified pathway to individuals with mental illness, offending history and learning disability with or without neurodevelopmental disorder.

The three forensic services of SLaM, South West London and St Georges( SWLSTG), and Oxleas together comprise the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP). The SLP’s overarching goals centre on bringing care closer to home, improving patient pathways and outcomes by delivering excellent care in better environments. The SLP has a track record of delivering highly effective, clinically informed service developments in order to better meet the needs of service-users. The FIND provision is one such development and the SLaM FIND Team will therefore work closely with the FIND Teams in each of the other Trusts in order to expedite service-user’s transition through inpatient settings to community provision.

The post-holder will support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients of the FIND service. The postholder will assist the Practitioner Psychologists, in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service, including the provision of clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

Clinical work is likely to involve carrying out psychological assessments, including risk assessments, and circumscribed individual interventions, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.

The post-holders will support and facilitate the provision of psycho-educational and mental health and offending behaviour groups, assist in clinically-related administration, the conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

More generally, the postholder will assist the psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team in developing a therapeutic environment for clients of the FIND service. The postholder will work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusthas a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’.

We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone’s potential as change makers.

The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust.

KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

· To provide psychological assessments for clients the FIND Service under the close supervision of a practitioner psychologist includingPsychometric Assessments, Risk Assessments, Behavioural Assessments, Needs Assessments.

· To provide protocol-based individual psychological interventions for clients of the FIND Service.

· To arrange, schedule, and provide protocol-based group psychological interventions for clients of the FIND Service.

· To assist the psychologists in the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials.

· To co-facilitate psycho-education, Mental Health and Offending Behaviour Interventions.



KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning

· To contribute to the effective working of the FIND Service by contributing to the training and support of other staff in developing and providing psychological care of clients.

· To act in a manner that supports a psychologically informed framework for the service.

· To participate in the team or service’s delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.

· To be primarily community-based to support with the work of the FIND Service, contributing to 1:1s with clients in order to meet their psychological needs.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

Join A Passionate Team as a SEN TA (Teaching Assistant)!

Location: Coulsden
Hourly Rate: £12.31 - £13.16 per hour
Salary: £21,995.67 - £23,514.45 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a £1,000 Welcome Bonus*
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Flexibility is key, with a requirement to stay until 5:00 pm one day per week for staff training and meetings. Term-time only.

About the School

This school is part of a dynamic academy group, and they are on the lookout for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant team in Coulsden. The school is dedicated to supporting children aged 6-11 years, who experience communication challenges often linked to Asperger's Syndrome and Autism.

Their close collaboration with another nearby school means that while each site operates independently with its own Assistant Head, teachers, and TAs, they share the same Principal and Head of School. The presence of a full therapy team at both sites ensures robust support for both students and staff, with opportunities for cross-site engagement.

Why Join This School?

• You're driven by a desire to positively impact the lives of children and their families.
• You're eager to bring your creativity and enthusiasm to the diverse curriculum.
• You're inspired by working with a diverse and exceptional student body.
• You thrive in a team-oriented environment and enjoy collaborating with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.
• You value well-being and are looking for a school that prioritises the welfare of both students and staff.
• You're seeking an organisation that is committed to your professional growth and development.

Your Role:

• Build nurturing and positive relationships with the pupils, ensuring they feel secure, happy, and ready to learn.
• Foster independence and encourage personal growth among the students.
• Provide essential support to the Class Teacher in managing classroom activities.
• Stay adaptable to the evolving needs of the school, ensuring smooth operations. This may include occasional physical interventions, for which full training will be provided.
• Promote the cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical, and spiritual development of the children in your care.

What They're Looking For:

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or equivalent) is a must.
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is a plus, but not essential.
• Experience working in a special school environment is highly desirable.
• Team TEACH Training is beneficial.

What's On Offer:

• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme (effective from October)
• *£1,000 Welcome Bonus, split into two instalments: 50% after passing probation and 50% after one year of service
• Perkbox - providing discounts on high street brands
• Employee assistance program
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Free membership to the Health cash back plan, which includes reimbursement for dental, optical, physio, and more.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join this successful team and take the next step in your career. Apply now or give Paul a call at 01293 527416 to learn more.