Total 9 Junior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in Plymouth, PL11DZ

Location: Plymouth
Position: Education, Health, and Care Assistant (EHCA)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent

Are you compassionate, resilient, and dedicated to supporting children with complex educational, health, and care needs? We are seeking an Education, Health, and Care Assistant (EHCA) to join our team at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Primary School in Plymouth. This role provides essential support to pupils with diverse needs, ensuring their access to learning and their overall well-being.

Working under the guidance of teaching staff, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), and medical staff, the EHCA will provide holistic support to pupils. This includes assisting with education and care programs and handling some medical support tasks to enable students' full participation in school life. Duties may be conducted within the classroom, in designated school areas, or during off-site activities.
- Educational Support: Provide specialist support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they can access and engage with learning activities. Assist teachers with classroom management, record-keeping, and the planning of tailored learning activities.
- Health and Medical Support: Participate in training to develop medical competencies, such as gastrostomy support, airway management, and epilepsy treatment, under the direction of nursing staff. Assist with pupil first-aid, health care plans, and routine medical support.
- Care Responsibilities: Assist with Personal Care and Risk Assessments, promote positive pupil behavior, support intimate care duties, and ensure pupil safety during all learning activities.
- Collaborative Role: Work closely with other staff, parents, and outside professionals to deliver and implement Individual Education and Health Plans that foster communication, emotional well-being, and independence for each child.
- Experience with SEN: Prior experience supporting children with special educational needs is preferred.
- Medical Competencies: Willingness to undergo training in various medical and health competencies tailored to individual pupils' needs.
- Physical Fitness: The role involves physical activity, such as lifting, assisting with mobility, and supporting pupils in water-based activities.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with pupils, staff, and families. Experience with or willingness to learn communication aids, such as PECS and signing, is essential.
- Technical Skills: Basic IT skills and familiarity with classroom equipment, such as iPads and photocopiers, to support learning activities.
- Classroom Environment: Mainly based within classrooms but may include exposure to outdoor conditions during off-site activities or supervision of pupils outdoors.
- Emotional Resilience: Ability to manage stress from exposure to challenging behavior or welfare issues.
- Personal Care Needs: Comfort with handling bodily fluids and personal care as required by some students.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs by supporting their health, educational growth, and personal care. We provide comprehensive training, a supportive team environment, and a rewarding career where no two days are the same.

If you're motivated, patient, and ready to empower students in an SEN setting, we'd love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

About the role

You will help to deliver an innovative neuro-oncology research project; developing a new preclinical in vivo model of NF2-null meningioma and investigating immunotherapies. The project involves using single-cell RNA-sequencing and murine models of NF2-null tumours, patient-derived xenograft drug screening and validation with a variety of wet-lab techniques. This role is advertised on a fixed-term basis for 2.5 years due to external funding.

The role will be ideally suited to an early-career researcher who is motivated to join a vibrant neuro-oncology research community at the University of Plymouth’s Brain Tumour Research centre of excellence.

Essential:

• Ph.D (or close to completion) in neuro-oncology, immunology or other closely related and relevant subject.
• Competence in a variety of laboratory techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of cancer cell biology and tumour-associated immune cells.
• Skill in protocol development and optimisation.

Desirable:

• Experience in animal research and/or UK Home Office PIL A/B + C (rodents).
• Experience in single-cell RNA-sequencing and/or other omics techniques.
• Bioinformatics skills.
• First-author publications and/or other demonstrable research impacts.

Our Research:

The Parkinson lab’s neuro-oncology research focus centres around NF2-null nervous system tumours; meningioma, schwannoma and ependymoma. We have access to an excellent biobank of primary tumour cells, and use genetic and xenograft murine models to drive translational preclinical research.

Recent publications:

Inhibition of YAP/TAZ-driven TEAD activity prevents growth of NF2-null schwannoma and meningioma, Brain, 2022;awac342, https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awac342

Human Endogenous Retrovirus Type K Promotes Proliferation and Confers Sensitivity to Antiretroviral Drugs in Merlin-Negative Schwannoma and Meningioma. Cancer Res 2022 Jan 15;82(2):235-247. https://doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-20-3857

Merlin controls the repair capacity of Schwann cells after injury by regulating Hippo/YAP activity. JCB, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.201606052

Peninsula Medical School:

Our laboratory is based in the Derriford Research Facility within the Peninsula Medical School and contains state-of-the-art facilities for delivering this project including a confocal microscopy suite and biological services unit. Our facility is supported by the Brain Tumour Research charity as a Centre of Excellence.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Liyam Laraba by email liyam.laraba@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place on week commencing Monday 20 January 2025 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 30 months due to funding.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

Remote working is available up to 1 days a week.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

We offer a competitive salary package, a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Learning Support Assistant



Teaching personnel are looking for learning support assistant to work in a fast paced and exciting SEN school within Plymouth. The role will start September 2024 with working hours Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

The school have a smaller approach to learning with fewer pupils in a class or 1:1 support on site. You'll access learning and take part in a wide range of activities both in and outside of the school site. This is a perfect opportunity to gain significant experience within a griping educational setting.

Role Responsibilities:
- Working with children in the classroom and in the surrounding community helping them access education
- Collaboratively working with other support assistants and teachers to deliver fulfilling educational sessions
- Supporting students reach their potential through small groups and 1:1 sessions

Required Skills:
- Proactive member of staff able to think on their feet
- Experience working with SEMH needs
- Work well in a team
- Proficient in behaviour management
- Level 3 driver
- Previous experience in youth work, sports coaching or intervention work

What we can offer you:
- A dedicated Consultant who will support you through the registration process and through bookings
- WEEKLY pay - we process your pay via PAYE - we do not charge you to process your pay
- CPD Academy- free or heavily discounted training courses to support your career progression
- Candidate App- a platform where you can view and amend all your details, you can view new bookings, you can view and amend existing bookings
- Refer a friend! - get £50 for every person you refer

In order to work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £38 plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies. 2. Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans. 3. Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non-routine duties and an understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility. 4. To carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work. 5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff. 6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions. 7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures. 8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies. 9. Utilising skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients. 10. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies. Fr further details please see attached JD&PS.

1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic candidate to work as a Learning Support Assistant in Plymouth. The role would suit someone who has had previous experience in SEN and able to think on their feet while ensuring the pupils needs are met. This would be from september 2024 - Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm.


Main Roles & Responsibilities
- Required to work on a 1:1 basis with the selected pupil encouraging and supporting the work set by the class teacher.
- Shadow the pupil during all lessons throughout the day and potentially during lunch time.
- During the lessons you may need to prevent potential disruption that may occur
- Establish productive working relationships with the pupil and set expectations.
- To give positive encouragement, feedback, and praise to reinforce pupils' efforts and develop self-esteem.
- Promote the inclusion of pupils and encourage pupils to interact with each other.

Requirements:
- Compassion and empathy
- A calm and adaptable personality
- High emotional resilience
- Experience in nursing, mental health work or youth work
- Commitment to the role Monday - Friday

What we can offer you:
- A dedicated Consultant who will support you through the registration process and through bookings
- WEEKLY pay - we process your pay via PAYE - we do not charge you to process your pay
- CPD Academy- free or heavily discounted training courses to support your career progression
- Candidate App- a platform where you can view and amend all your details, you can view new bookings, you can view and amend existing bookings
- Refer a friend! - get £50 for every person you refer

To work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £38 plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Outdoor Education Assistant

Teaching personnel are looking to appoint a keen and motivated outdoor education assistant to work in a vibrant and passionate SEN school provision. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for working with pupils with social and emotional needs, particularly children with ASD and SEMH.

The applicant will need to be focused and able to manage pupil behaviour positively. Candidates should be highly experienced with a natural ability to work within the staff environment. You will be expected to have previous experience of working with children in the outdoor education and learning sector.

Daily tasks include creating an organised and active environment, supporting pupils in their learning under the direction of the outdoor education teacher and create a sense of challenge and growth mindset for learning in the outdoors.

Essential Skills:
- Knowledge of SEMH needs
- Behaviour management
- Experience of working with young people in the outdoors
- Working as part of a team
- Maths and English qualifications

Key points:
- Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm SUPPLY BASIS WHEN NEEDED
- Level 3 driver

Any outdoor or health and safety qualifications are desirable but training opportunities in outdoor education can be undertaken.

What we can offer you:
- A dedicated Consultant who will support you through the registration process and through bookings
- WEEKLY pay - we process your pay via PAYE - we do not charge you to process your pay
- CPD Academy- free or heavily discounted training courses to support your career progression
- Candidate App- a platform where you can view and amend all your details, you can view new bookings, you can view and amend existing bookings
- Refer a friend! - get £50 for every person you refer

To work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £38 plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Leadership 1. Have an understanding of the clinical research team work-plan and contribute to its achievement. 2. Contribute to research performance of relevant studies. 3. Take responsibility for own health, safety and security. 4. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs. 5. Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures without direct supervision. 6. To be able to prioritise workload even when frequently interrupted and under pressure. 7. Maintain effective communication between the research team and patients (who may at times be distressed) tactfully and empathetically. 8. Be part of a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents. 9. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate. Research 1. Work within the Department of Healths Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care and the EU Clinical Trials Directive. 2. Participate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training. 3. Support the clinical research team by attending study visits and collecting accurate and relevant study data within both the hospital and community setting. 4. Help to ensure that trial specific investigations and procedures are undertaken as required by booking relevant investigations and assisting patients to appointments. 5. Ensure that information is transcribed accurately where required and assist with the maintenance of the Trial Site File. 6. Support external audit and monitoring visits by ordering and collecting patient records and act as a runner or chaperone as required. 7. Collect and handle clinical trial prescriptions and medicinal products. 8. Assist in study close-down procedures. Clinical 1. Assist in the clinical care of research participants in accordance with the specifications of each research study. 2. With training and support, screen and identifying patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising NHS records, screening clinics, visiting wards and outpatients and using Trust IT systems and databases. 3. Undertake clinical activities for which training and competency assessment has been completed. Duties may include performing standard clinical observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Temperature, Oxygen Saturations, Height and Weight), venepuncture, urine sampling, spirometry, ECG, blood glucose monitoring and physical assessments. 4. With regard to the above clinical duties, assist in the monitoring of treatment toxicity/side effects by reporting any abnormal values to a senior member of the team. 5. Centrifuge, process track and ship samples in line with protocol requirements including handling dry ice following training. 6. Ensure accurate patient trial documentation, including the use of electronic data capture systems and ensure relevant information is recorded in patients medical notes or Case Report Form in a timely manner. 7. Contribute to the monitoring of clinical standards within the research team. 8. Treat all persons encountered during the course of duties with respect and courtesy and maintain a standard of conduct which best represents the clinical trials team and the Trust. 9. Respond quickly and appropriately to enquires and queries, knowing when to escalate issues higher. 10. Demonstrate responsibility for own actions and awareness of own limitations by working within the non- registered practitioners competency framework. 11. Ensure the environment is suitable for patient care and research processes, recognising the importance of privacy, dignity and diversity. 12. Contribute to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement activities across the department Completing the Local Research competencies Attending all taught days and successfully completing the QCF L5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Using effective communication techniques to inform and advise others, including discussing sensitive issues; Working collaboratively within the Multi Disciplinary Team, liaising with the following: 1. Patients and their support network 2. Care Cluster Managers 3. Matron 4. Consultants and Doctors 5. Ward Manager / Registered Nurses and all Nursing staff

To support the Learning and OD team (and Wellbeing team as required) with all necessary administrativeve work as required. Provide line management support, under the direction of the Learning and OD lead to the administrative team, Support with the marketing of Learning and Organisational Development activity using a variety of methods, including email, posters, and social media. Ensuring all the information on offerings for the Learning and Organisational Development is accurate and up to date. Support with engagement and staff feedback activity as required by senior members of the team. Assist with the development of training materials for the team. Support with the facilitation of intervention/courses as required. Ensure there is continuous office and telephone cover across Learning and OD Team and for the Senior Learning and OD and Wellbeing Team. To provide complex information using a variety of communication techniques (i.e. telephone, email, and face to face) to all levels of Trust staff including external agencies and contacts. Organise meetings and manage diaries as directed by the other Senior Leadership team of Learning and OD and Wellbeing. Attend and organise meetings as well as taking minutes as required by the Senior Leadership team of Learning and OD and Wellbeing. Provide general administrative support to the Senior Leadership team of Learning and OD and Wellbeing. To provide administrative support for learning and organisational development interventions/training courses including reporting and monitoring where required. Provide accurate inputting of complex information onto the ESR/OLM/MAPS systems. To support maintaining the Trust Learning Management system and ensure staff bookings are made to the appropriate courses in a timely manner. Carry out administration tasks as appropriate, this includes photocopying, filing, collating information & collating reports. Provide mentoring, in-house training and administrative support to apprentices as required. Assist in the management of all the organisational development team EPROC orders, stationery, invoicing, stock control, ordering and onsite equipment issues. Update SharePoint to ensure all departmental information is accurate and engaging to our internal customers. Create slide decks, format reports, and manage action logs as required. Support with recruitment activity for the Senior team and department, using the TRAC system. For further details please see attached JD&PS.

PRU Education Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint an education assistant to work within one of our Pupil Referral Unit Schools in Plymouth. You will be working closely with the students to engage them in their daily lessons and focusing on being a positive role model. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to gain valuable experience and work alongside an excellent staff team who are committed to the wellbeing of their students.

Previous experience working with children with special educational needs or with behaviour management skills is extremely desirable even if not within a classroom setting.

Key responsibilities:
- Ensuring the children's needs are met within the classroom
- Keeping the day to day
- Supporting students with their wider development
- Build positive relationships
- Attending school trips and accessing the wider community to assist with the students learning

Requirements:
- Compassion and empathy
- A calm and adaptable personality
- High emotional resilience
- Experience in nursing, mental health work or youth work
- Commitment to the role Monday - Friday

What we can offer you:
- A dedicated Consultant who will support you through the registration process and through bookings
- WEEKLY pay - we process your pay via PAYE - we do not charge you to process your pay
- CPD Academy- free or heavily discounted training courses to support your career progression
- Candidate App- a platform where you can view and amend all your details, you can view new bookings, you can view and amend existing bookings
- Refer a friend! - get £50 for every person you refer

To work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £38 plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.