Total 205 Education / Training job vacancies in Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RT

Exciting Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Term-Time Only)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in a beautiful location in Dorset.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Cranborne, Dorset
Hourly Rate: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 (Term-Time Only)
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Term-Time Only

About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students aged 11-16 with special educational needs, including Autism and related conditions. Working alongside our skilled teaching team, you will provide both academic and vocational assistance, helping students excel in their learning and personal development. Your role will be varied, from classroom support to outdoor activities like Bushcraft and life skills sessions, making a meaningful impact on each student's progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support and guidance to students alongside the teaching staff
• Safeguard and promote the well-being of young people at all times
• Help students achieve their targets outlined in their Education and Healthcare Plans (EHCP)
• Implement positive behaviour strategies tailored to individual student needs
• Record incidents, accidents, and health and safety details accurately
• Encourage group participation and promote positive social interactions

What We're Looking For:
We welcome applicants with or without experience, but ideal candidates will have:

• A genuine passion for working with young people and the ability to build trusted relationships
• Skills in managing a variety of behaviours, including those that challenge
• A positive, creative approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or equivalent (desirable)

Benefits Include:

• Work in a stunning environment with beautiful gardens
• Supportive and friendly team atmosphere
• Full training and opportunities for further development and qualifications
• Free homemade lunches
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
• Health cashback plan, car lease, and cycle-to-work schemes
• Regular staff wellbeing events
• Free on-site parking

How to Apply:
If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to join a dynamic and supportive team, apply online today! For further details, contact natasha.bentley@randstad.co.uk

Please note: All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Join us and make a difference in young lives!

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in young people's lives? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in the picturesque town of Ringwood, Dorset.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Ringwood, Dorset
Hourly Rate: £11.72 - £12.78
Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 (Term-Time Only)
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only

Role Overview:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students aged 11-16 with special educational needs, including Autism. You'll work closely with teachers to provide classroom support and engage students in outdoor activities such as Bushcraft and life skills. Your role will be instrumental in helping students achieve their academic, social, and personal development goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised support to students while ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Help students work towards their Education and Healthcare Plan (EHCP) targets.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Keep accurate records of incidents, accidents, and health and safety matters.
• Encourage positive social interactions and teamwork among students.

Who We're Looking For:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, whether you're experienced or new to the role. The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for supporting young people and building positive relationships.
• Be patient, with the ability to manage challenging behaviours in a caring and supportive manner.
• Be creative and proactive in finding solutions.
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Have basic numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us:

• Work in a tranquil environment with access to beautiful outdoor areas.
• Join a friendly and supportive team.
• Comprehensive training and opportunities for professional development.
• Free homemade lunches provided.
• Access to life assurance and an enhanced pension scheme.
• Enjoy a health cashback plan, car lease scheme, and cycle-to-work program.
• Participate in regular staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Free on-site parking available.

How to Apply:

If you're eager to make a difference in the lives of young people, apply online today! For more information, please contact natasha.bentley@randstad.co.uk.

Please note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Join us and be a part of helping young people thrive!

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Teacher of Food Technology and Nutrition who can contribute to our thriving and forward-thinking school. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about their subject and will lead our pupils to further success and achievements. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and have strong subject knowledge as well as having excellent teaching skills. They will have detailed knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and Food Technology, including Nutrition and Food Preparation. You will teach across Key Stage 3, 4 & 5.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for all aspects of food technology
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high quality teaching and learning
• Have the ability to embrace the vision of the department and school
• Be able to build relationships quickly
• Have a positive approach – relational and trauma-informed
• Have a real interest in educational issues, approaches and alternatives from around the world
• Be proactive and confident
• Use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful
• Have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can
• Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the opportunities of this role

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for someone who is orgnanised, committed and able to motivate our young people. You will work in an equipped industrial hospitality suite that comes with it’s own Bistro servery. You will have a technician to support you. We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile and can make substantial and sustained contribution to the school team and beyond. In return, you will join a school and a Trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism. You will join a school that has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload. The school has an Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting. Shaftesbury is a school which has a thriving 6th Form and fantastic facilities, including a free staff gym, five ICT suites, a 6th Form and Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling.

As part of SAST, we can offer you a range of benefits including:

• High- quality CPD opportunities
• A strong and highly experienced network of Trust senior leaders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site nursery provision at some of our schools
• Cycle to work scheme

Further details about the role

You are asked to provide the following:

• A completed application form
• A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise

Completed applications should be returned by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view our school, please do not hesitate to contact Channon Bruton, Office Manager on Channon.Bruton@shaftesburyschool.co.uk and they will be happy to arrange this for you.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

What skills and experience we're looking for

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:

• has a passion for primary teaching
• is an excellent teacher
• believes every child can succeed
• is a good team player
• has high expectations
• is keen to make a difference
• will uphold our strong Christian values

If you are an experienced teacher that can have this impact… https://youtu.be/omPdemwaNzQ we want to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated and dedicated professional, who is willing to go the extra mile to help children develop and thrive.

This is an opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking school with great career progression.

You will need to:

• Be creative in your approach
• Work well as part of a team as well as independently and be able to use your initiative
• Have excellent communication skills with children, staff and parents
• Have experience with working with children with additional needs.

We have a very focused curriculum aimed to achieve high standards. We are looking to recruit colleagues who could enhance our provision and who are committed to making the ‘school experience’ engaging, enjoyable and meaningful for primary – aged children.

What the school offers its staff

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• In-house Teaching School
• An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
• Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
• Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)
• Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy
• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
• Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members

Commitment to safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING: All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

JOIN THE UK'S NUMBER #1 NURSERY GROUP!!!

Kindred Nurseries has a rare opportunity for a motivating early years leader to inspire a small team.

This is a full-time position requiring the successful candidate to flexibly work 40 hours Monday to Friday. This role is offering a competitive salary, extensive benefits package and the opportunity to feed your passion for growth and development.

The key responsibilities for a Room Leader is to:


Lead the team of early years educators with a hands on approach to deliver on Kindred's pedagogy
Model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Work closely with your team to create a shared vision of the room
Supervise, support, and allocate tasks and duties to your team
Support with new starter inductions, welcoming them to the team and wider Kindred family
Performance management when required through supervisions and one to one meeting’s
Deputise in the absence of Senior Management
Conduct nursery tours with confidence to sell available spaces
Be a key holder for the nursery


To be successful for this role you should:


Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher
Have experience working with children
Have good time management, meeting deadlines
Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Provide outstanding customer service


This would be the perfect role for an already experienced Senior Practitioner seeking a new and exciting adventure, or an existing, qualified Nursery Nurse looking for their first step into management.

Unlock a World of Benefits with Us!

Are you ready to boost your career and enjoy great benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance? Here’s what we offer:

Birthday Off: Celebrate YOU with an extra day off on your special day!

Fully Paid Sick Days: Take care of yourself without any worries—6 fully paid sick days mean you can focus on your health.

Cashback Health Plan: Stay healthy with our comprehensive cashback plan covering dental, opticians, physio, and alternative therapies.

Retail Discounts Galore: Enjoy exclusive discounts from over 200 brands—shop smart and save big!

Recognition & Rewards: Shine bright with our annual awards and recognition schemes that celebrate your hard work and dedication.

Holiday Break: Enjoy a stress-free time with days off between Christmas and New Year.

50% Childcare Discount: Because we understand that family comes first, enjoy half off on childcare expenses!

24/7 Virtual GP Access: Get medical advice at your convenience with free virtual GP appointments and cashback on prescriptions.

‍‍ 24/7 Counselling Support: Access emotional, financial, and debt advice whenever you need it through our 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with special rates at local gyms.

Personal Financial Advisor Access: Get expert advice to help you manage your finances wisely.

Pension Discovery: Don’t leave money behind—find your lost pensions with our help!

Learning Platform Access: Enhance your financial understanding and gain valuable skills with our extensive learning resources.

More about Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Nurseries is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a passion for creating a friendly and inclusive place to work. Our mission is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder, our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT shows that we are the place to work.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do


We are Always Learning
We are Inspirational
We have a Family Feel


As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

JOIN THE UK'S NUMBER #1 NURSERY GROUP!!!

Kindred Nurseries has an opportunity for an inspiring and caring individual to join the team as an Unqualified Nursery Practitioner. This would be an ideal position for somebody looking to start their career within the early years sector, or somebody who has previously worked with children and young people.

This is a full-time position (part-time hours available from 20 to 30 hours per week) requiring the successful candidate to flexibly work 40 hours Monday to Friday. This role is offering a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and the opportunity to feed your passion for growth and development.

Working in a winning nursery, voted the UK's top nursery group you will join a team of passionate, inspiring nursery nurses who are shaping the future generation to have a love for lifelong learning.

What we can offer you:



Unlock a World of Benefits with Us!

Are you ready to boost your career and enjoy great benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance? Here’s what we offer:

Birthday Off: Celebrate YOU with an extra day off on your special day!

Fully Paid Sick Days: Take care of yourself without any worries—6 fully paid sick days mean you can focus on your health.

Cashback Health Plan: Stay healthy with our comprehensive cashback plan covering dental, opticians, physio, and alternative therapies.

Retail Discounts Galore: Enjoy exclusive discounts from over 200 brands—shop smart and save big!

Recognition & Rewards: Shine bright with our annual awards and recognition schemes that celebrate your hard work and dedication.

Holiday Break: Enjoy a stress-free time with days off between Christmas and New Year.

50% Childcare Discount: Because we understand that family comes first, enjoy half off on childcare expenses!

24/7 Virtual GP Access: Get medical advice at your convenience with free virtual GP appointments and cashback on prescriptions.

‍‍ 24/7 Counselling Support: Access emotional, financial, and debt advice whenever you need it through our 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with special rates at local gyms.

Personal Financial Advisor Access: Get expert advice to help you manage your finances wisely.

Pension Discovery: Don’t leave money behind—find your lost pensions with our help!

Learning Platform Access: Enhance your financial understanding and gain valuable skills with our extensive learning resources.



To be successful for this role you should:


Have a desire to learn about the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage Framework)
Be committed and dedicated to your career and the children in your care
Have a positive, can-do attitude to problem solving


More about Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Nurseries is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a passion for creating a friendly and inclusive place to work. Our mission is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder, our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT shows that we are the place to work.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do


We are Always Learning
We are Inspirational
We have a Family Feel


As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

JOIN THE UK'S NUMBER #1 NURSERY GROUP!!!

Kindred Nurseries has a rare opportunity for a motivating early years leader to deputise for the Room Leader.

This is a full-time position requiring the successful candidate to flexibly work 25 hours Monday to Friday. This role is offering a competitive salary, extensive benefits package and the opportunity to feed your passion for growth and development.

The key responsibilities for a Deputy Room Leader is to:


Support with leading the team of early years educators with a hands on approach to deliver on Kindred's pedagogy
Model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Work closely with your team to create a shared vision of the room
Supervise, support, and allocate tasks and duties to your team
Support with new starter inductions, welcoming them to the team and wider Kindred family
Performance management when required through supervisions and one to one meeting’s
Deputise in the absence of Senior Management
Conduct nursery tours with confidence to sell available spaces

To be successful for this role you should:
Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher
Have experience working with children
Have good time management, meeting deadlines
Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Provide outstanding customer service


This would be the perfect role for an already experienced Senior Practitioner seeking a new and exciting adventure, or an existing, qualified Nursery Nurse looking for their first step into management.

Unlock a World of Benefits with Us!

Are you ready to boost your career and enjoy great benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance? Here’s what we offer:

Birthday Off: Celebrate YOU with an extra day off on your special day!

Fully Paid Sick Days: Take care of yourself without any worries—6 fully paid sick days mean you can focus on your health.

Cashback Health Plan: Stay healthy with our comprehensive cashback plan covering dental, opticians, physio, and alternative therapies.

Retail Discounts Galore: Enjoy exclusive discounts from over 200 brands—shop smart and save big!

Recognition & Rewards: Shine bright with our annual awards and recognition schemes that celebrate your hard work and dedication.

Holiday Break: Enjoy a stress-free time with days off between Christmas and New Year.

50% Childcare Discount: Because we understand that family comes first, enjoy half off on childcare expenses!

24/7 Virtual GP Access: Get medical advice at your convenience with free virtual GP appointments and cashback on prescriptions.

‍‍ 24/7 Counselling Support: Access emotional, financial, and debt advice whenever you need it through our 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with special rates at local gyms.

Personal Financial Advisor Access: Get expert advice to help you manage your finances wisely.

Pension Discovery: Don’t leave money behind—find your lost pensions with our help!

Learning Platform Access: Enhance your financial understanding and gain valuable skills with our extensive learning resources.

More about Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Nurseries is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a passion for creating a friendly and inclusive place to work. Our mission is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder, our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT shows that we are the place to work.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do


We are Always Learning
We are Inspirational
We have a Family Feel


As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

JOIN THE UK'S NUMBER #1 NURSERY GROUP!!!

Kindred Nurseries has the opportunity for an inspiring and caring individual to join the team as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner.

This is a full-time position requiring the successful candidate to flexibly work 40 hours Monday to Friday. This role is offering a competitive salary, with an extensive benefits package and the opportunity to feed your passion for growth and development.

Working in a winning nursery, voted the UK's top nursery group you will join a team of passionate, inspiring early years educators who are shaping the future generation to have a love for lifelong learning.

What we can offer you:



Unlock a World of Benefits with Us!

Are you ready to boost your career and enjoy great benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance? Here’s what we offer:

Birthday Off: Celebrate YOU with an extra day off on your special day!

Fully Paid Sick Days: Take care of yourself without any worries—6 fully paid sick days mean you can focus on your health.

Cashback Health Plan: Stay healthy with our comprehensive cashback plan covering dental, opticians, physio, and alternative therapies.

Retail Discounts Galore: Enjoy exclusive discounts from over 200 brands—shop smart and save big!

Recognition & Rewards: Shine bright with our annual awards and recognition schemes that celebrate your hard work and dedication.

Holiday Break: Enjoy a stress-free time with days off between Christmas and New Year.

50% Childcare Discount: Because we understand that family comes first, enjoy half off on childcare expenses!

24/7 Virtual GP Access: Get medical advice at your convenience with free virtual GP appointments and cashback on prescriptions.

‍‍ 24/7 Counselling Support: Access emotional, financial, and debt advice whenever you need it through our 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with special rates at local gyms.

Personal Financial Advisor Access: Get expert advice to help you manage your finances wisely.

Pension Discovery: Don’t leave money behind—find your lost pensions with our help!

Learning Platform Access: Enhance your financial understanding and gain valuable skills with our extensive learning resources.



The key responsibilities for a Qualified Nursery Practitioner is to:


Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play and develop
Create interesting and inspiring activities to children to learn through play
Build relationships with key children and record their interests and achievements through observations
Use a friendly approach with parents and carers


To be successful for this role you should:


Have a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare
Have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
Be committed and dedicated to your career and the children in your care
Have a positive, can-do attitude to problem solving


This could be the perfect role for an already experienced Nursery Nurse seeking a new and exciting adventure, or a newly qualified individual looking to jump straight into their early years career.

More about Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Nurseries is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a passion for creating a friendly and inclusive place to work. Our mission is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder, our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT shows that we are the place to work.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do


We are Always Learning
We are Inspirational
We have a Family Feel


As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2025, an enthusiastic, well-qualified TEACHER OF HISTORY. You will be joining a highly successful and enthusiastic team in a vibrant and supportive school. The post is suited for either an early career teacher or for a teacher with experience looking for a new start. The department has healthy numbers at both GCSE and A Level, and runs a highly successful Government and Politics A Level course.

An excellent induction programme exists for ECTs, and all colleagues who join our school are entitled to rich professional learning and ongoing professional development. High quality research informed professional development is a professional entitlement for all colleagues. Located in an attractive rural setting but with good travel links (e.g. Bath, Exeter, Salisbury), Gillingham is an ambitious, popular school which offers excellent resources, outstanding facilities and a happy working environment.

Closing date 18 October 2024 with interviews in the following week. Please apply online via the school web-site (https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions. Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. We look forward to receiving an application form from you.

What the school offers its staff

An excellent induction programme exists for ECTs, and all colleagues who join our school are entitled to rich professional learning and ongoing professional development. High quality research informed professional development is a professional entitlement for all colleagues. Located in an attractive rural setting but with good travel links (e.g. Bath, Exeter, Salisbury), Gillingham is an ambitious, popular school which offers excellent resources, outstanding facilities and a happy working environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions. Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require someone to work with students on our Harbourside base, these students struggle with their social, emotional and mental health which has resulted in them being unable to attend mainstream school.

This role needs someone who can form positive relationships with these young people to do this you will need to show patience and understanding. The job will involve teaching a group of around 8 students (Key Stage 3) with a primary style approach; you will teach across all subjects.

You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through. You will need to be flexible, resilient and positive. Previous experience of working with young people with additional needs is desired but not essential. Secondary, Primary and Middle school trained teachers are all welcome to apply. As are ECTs.

What the school offers its staff

Are you looking to improve your work/life balance?

We know working in schools can be stressful and it is easy to give over a lot of your personal time to work. We strongly believe that work should not take over every aspect of your life in order to support both your physical and mental health. And so;

- We limit paperwork and meetings to the necessary,

-Finish at 1pm on a Friday,

- Have a robust staff wellbeing programme in place that is constantly evolving,

- We ensure training is meaningful and given time to embed.

You will have the opportunity to develop your career in a School and Delta Education Trust, a small but growing Trust. Our ethos is encompassed in our vision “Learning together in pursuit of happiness”. We put this into practice by ensuring:

• All decisions are made in the best interests of staff, students and families.

• High support, high challenge and evidence informed in everything we do.

• We work collaboratively and make team, not individual, decisions.

• We acknowledge our mistakes and use them to learn and improve.

• We are always open to learning and seeking new ideas.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Further details about the role

We are an Alternative Provision school spread across 4 campuses; each catering to students with specific Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This means we think of our students as individuals and respond to their needs as such. Our aim for our students is for them to become knowledgeable, self-aware, independent and happy people who make a positive difference, wherever life takes them. Some of the fundamentals we draw on include PACE, Solution-focussed brief therapy, Growth Mindset, Unconditional Positive Regard and Restorative Justice. Some knowledge of these approaches is desirable but not essential.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Elevate Your Career: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Required, Starting September 2024

Location: Cranborne, Dorset
Compensation: £14.00 - £15.28 per hour
Annual Salary Range: £25,015.20 - £27,302.30 (Equivalent to £29,120.00 - £31,782.40 FTE)
Employment Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Term Time Only

About the School:

Join a transformative educational environment where the entire team is driven by a shared mission: to empower young minds with the skills and confidence they need to carve out their own futures. At this school, you'll be part of a passionate community dedicated to delivering outstanding teaching, personalised support, and innovative therapy programs that cater to the diverse needs of their students. The goal? To help every child realise their full potential and achieve their personal aspirations.

Why This Role?

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you'll be more than just a classroom assistant-you'll be a catalyst for change in the lives of students. You'll take on a key role in guiding and supporting their academic journey, ensuring they thrive in a secure and nurturing environment. You'll have the chance to make a real difference by implementing tailored behaviour management strategies, fostering positive relationships, and contributing to a holistic approach that values each student's unique strengths.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion Student Success: Be a driving force in promoting student welfare, ensuring every child feels safe and supported in line with the school's robust safeguarding policies.
• Collaborative Learning: Work closely with teachers to create dynamic, engaging learning experiences that inspire and challenge students across all areas of the curriculum.
• Mentorship and Support: Build strong, positive relationships with students, helping them navigate their educational journey with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Impactful Feedback: Provide insightful feedback on student performance, supporting teachers in tracking progress and celebrating achievements.
• Inclusive Education: Contribute to an inclusive environment that values diversity and ensures all students have the opportunity to succeed.

What They're Looking For:

• Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher, with GCSE English and Maths (grade C or above).
• Experience: A solid understanding of and experience with students with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD, and ASD, along with a strong grasp of safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Passion: A genuine desire to work in a multicultural, inclusive setting, where every day presents new opportunities to make a difference.

What's in it for You?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes life assurance, enhanced pension scheme, Perkbox discounts, and more.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of fully funded training and professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from term-time-only hours and access to wellness programs, including a health cash back plan and bike-to-work scheme.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about education and eager to take on a role where you can truly make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that values your contributions and is committed to helping you grow. For more information, contact Paul at Randstad on 01293 527416 or email paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher who has a love for working with young people to join our school in a combined Year 1/2 class. This contract is full time, but a job share will be considered for the right candidate. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a school within a Trust with great potential, some real strengths and the ability and desire to develop further.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who

• Has a passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives
• Is passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment, sympathetic to our Christian values
• Is or has the potential to be an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Has an interest in the curriculum including keen to lead subject area(s).
• Is able to inspire and motivate our learners.
• Has high expectations and a drive to enable pupils to be the best that they can be.
• Is able to promote high standards of behaviour.
• Has the desire to grow, learn and lead.
• Has a positive and optimistic approach; are proactive and confident
• Uses resources, intellect, creativity, and innovation to be successful
• Be committed to partnership, collaboration and sharing

What the school offers its staff

We can provide you:

• A wonderful location and school to begin or develop your education career
• Values and experience of high-quality education
• The chance to make a difference and contribute to the school’s further improvement
• Support, training, and leadership development
• The opportunity to work within SAST, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust
• The expertise available from a national Teaching School

Our values and ethos focus on developing a love of learning, high achievement both personally and academically which comes from the tremendous work of all our staff and the great achievements of our children.

Further details about the role

You are asked to provide the following:

• A completed application form
• A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise


Applications should be sent by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact Amanda Brown, School Administrator or Naomi Kendrick, Head of School at office@motcombeprimary.co.uk

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will be part of safer recruitment check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Within the Social Sciences Faculty, we require an outstanding and inspirational teacher of psychology for a one-year maternity cover starting 6th January 2025. You will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality lessons and achieving excellent results for your students, instilling in them a love for the subject and a desire to learn. A willingness to teach throughout Years 9 to 13, and to offer a second subject, is advantageous even though the majority of your teaching would be post-16. The course has been designed and developed with an excellent bank of resources making it a suitable position for a candidate with prior experience teaching A Levels that may not necessarily include psychology. In these instances, an enthusiasm and genuine interest to develop your knowledge in the subject would be essential.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with a good sense of humour and the drive and energy to thrive in this outstanding school. This post would suit either an ECT or a more experienced colleague.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. Students at the Thomas Hardye School typically want to be successful so their attitude towards learning is excellent. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery, a sports complex with subsidised membership for staff.

Further details about the role

Further details and an application form are available on the school website (www.thomas-hardye.net). Please send your letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen (Headteacher’s PA) by end of day on Wednesday 16th October 2024.

The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th October 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of good teaching and how children learn with experience of teaching maths

• Is able to evidence improving teaching and learning in current role and results which reflect this

• Has Qualified Teacher Status

• Is committed to the safeguarding of children

• Has a degree or equivalent qualification

• Demonstrates high level of professionalism at all times and is a role model for others

• Is able to communicate effectively and positively with all stakeholders

• Is enthusiastic for maths and for the teaching of maths through a variety of means.

• Is able to teach maths to at least GCSE level and an understanding of current developments in the national curriculum regarding maths

• Experience of teaching maths at Key Stage 4 is preferable

• Is committed to the wider aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities

• Is committed to working as a member of a dynamic maths team

• Is able to help develop high quality schemes of learning incorporating the use of thinking skills.

• Is willing to undertake further, relevant training and to pass those skills on to other members of staff, as appropriate

• Is committed to obtaining the highest standards of achievement, and a belief that enjoyable learning is the most effective learning

• Is committed to the academies strategic commitment, purpose and intent

What the school offers its staff

What we Offer:

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Support for your wellbeing
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• A supportive and collaborative working environment within high-performing academies.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to a network of professional learning and leadership opportunities within our trust.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• We are looking for a:

• A highly motivated teacher
• Creative classroom practitioner with high expectations for pupil achievement
• Highly organised, hardworking and professional role model
• Teacher who can provide exciting purposeful learning experiences for the children
• Teacher who is committed to their own professional growth and keen to use evidence informed research to improve their own practice
• To be keen to fully participate in school life

• Please see the attached person specification for more information.

What the school offers its staff

• A vibrant, happy and creative school
• A strong team ethos and a modern building
• Positive, well behaved and happy children who are eager to learn
• A supportive, friendly and dedicated staff team
• Excellent opportunities to develop professionally

Further details about the role

We are looking for a:

• A highly motivated teacher
• Creative classroom practitioner with high expectations for pupil achievement
• Highly organised, hardworking and professional role model
• Teacher who can provide exciting purposeful learning experiences for the children
• Teacher who is committed to their own professional growth and keen to use evidence informed research to improve their own practice

This post is a fixed term contract from January – August 2025; and could be part time: 3 or 4 days, or full time. If you would enjoy being part of our successful, friendly school, we would like to hear from you.

For further details and an initial chat about the post please email the school: muscliff@muscliffprimary.co.uk. We are also happy to accommodate visits to the school. Please phone 01202 549654 or email to arrange a visit. You can also visit our website to gain a greater understanding of our school, our approach to learning and the curriculum we have for our children and staff. www.muscliffprimary.co.uk

The application form and all information is available on the school website (‘About us: Vacancies’). Please download the form and return to muscliff@muscliffprimary.co.uk.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and online searches. References will be requested prior to interview. We plan to carry out interviews for the post on Friday 25th October.

Closing date for applications – Friday 18th October

Commitment to safeguarding

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and online searches. References will be requested prior to interview.