Smile Education

Smile Education arecurrently recruiting an experienced HROfficer to startimmediately at awelcoming further educationcollege in Solihull. The successful applicantwill be responsibleforproviding comprehensiveHR support acrossthe college, ensuringHR processes aredelivered efficiently andin linewith employment legislationand college policies. This will includesupporting recruitmentand onboarding, maintainingemployee records, advisingmanagerson HR procedures, coordinating absence managementprocesses, and respondingto general HRenquiries. This is anexcellent opportunity tojoin a supportiveand professional HRteam withina well-establishedfurther education college. The expected salaryrange for therole is between£16.00 - £18.00 perhour, depending on experience. Duties and Responsibilities: Providing day-to-day HR administrativeand advisory support. Coordinating recruitment, selection, and onboardingactivities. Preparing contracts, offer letters, and employment documentation. Maintaining accurate employeerecords and HRdatabases. Supporting managers withabsence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability procedures. Assisting with payrolladministration and contractualchanges. Ensuring compliancewith employment legislation, safeguarding, and saferrecruitment practices. Responding to HRqueries from staffandmanagers in atimely and professionalmanner. Producing HR reportsand workforce datafor senior management. Supporting employee wellbeing, training, and developmentinitiatives. Working collaborativelywith managers andexternal agencies whererequired. The Ideal CandidateWill: Have previous experienceworking within anHR Officeror HR Advisorrole. Hold or beworking towards aCIPD qualification (Level3 orLevel 5 desirable). Have a soundunderstanding of UKemployment law andHR best practice. Be highlyorganised with excellentattention to detail. Demonstrate excellent communicationand interpersonal skills. Be able to manage confidential informationwith discretion andprofessionalism. Have strong ITskills, including MicrosoftOffice and HRinformationsystems. Be proactive, adaptable, and able toprioritise a variedworkload. Whatto Expect fromApplicants: We are lookingfor applicants withprevious experience withina Human Resourcesenvironment, ideally gainedwithin education, thepublic sector, ora similarly regulatedorganisation. Experiencesupporting recruitment,employeerelations, HR administration, and maintaining HRsystems is highlydesirable. Why work withSmile Education?Smile Education arean agency witha difference. Weare education specialistswith a proventrack recordof supporting professionalsacross schools, colleges, and academy trusts. We provide accessto training andCPD opportunities andwork alongside anumber of respectededucation providers acrossthe Midlands. Weare passionate aboutfindingthe right opportunityfor every candidate. Human Resources administrationor advisorywork. Recruitment and onboarding. Employee relations andHR casework. HR systems and record management. Working within aneducation or publicsector environment. Availability to startimmediately. We are committedto safeguarding childrenand vulnerable adults. Each applicant willbe expected toundertake compliancechecks including anEnhanced DBS check, Right to Workchecks, qualification verification, and employment references. We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a Lunchtime Supervisor to start immediately at a welcoming SEND school in the Wolverhampton area. Key Duties and Responsibilities Supervising pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall, classrooms and designated outdoor areas. Supporting pupils during mealtimes, encouraging independence where appropriate and providing assistance in line with individual needs. Promoting positive behaviour, social interaction and inclusive play in a safe and supportive environment. Providing reassurance and guidance to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including those with communication, learning, physical or behavioural needs. Using positive behaviour management strategies to support pupils and help de escalate situations where required. Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and individual care plans are followed at all times. Reporting any concerns, incidents or achievements to teaching staff and senior leaders. Working closely with the wider school team to provide a calm, nurturing and positive lunchtime experience for all pupils. The Successful Candidate Will Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN school, specialist setting or a care/support environment. Be patient, caring and compassionate, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Be confident supporting pupils with a range of SEN, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents. Be reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a supportive team. Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and positive behaviour support. Remain calm under pressure and be able to adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil. What to Expect from Applicants Applicants should have previous experience working with children or young people. Experience within an SEN setting is desirable, though training and guidance will be provided. A strong awareness of health and safety and safeguarding is essential.

Smile Education is recruiting a Lunchtime Supervisor to start immediately at a welcoming SEND school in the Wolverhampton area. You will supervise pupils during lunch, support mealtimes and promote inclusive play in a safe environment. Experience with children or young people, ideally in SEN settings, is preferred. You should be patient, reliable and able to work well in a supportive team, while following safeguarding and health & safety guidelines at all times.