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The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of specialist behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. Our work in the UK embraces many specialist services including children's specialist education, children's residential services, adult mental health, acquired brain injury and fostering services. Cambian Dilston College is an independent specialist provider of further education in the North East of England, offering 38-week, 52-week residential as well as day placements for young people with learning difficulties, Autism, challenging behaviour and complex needs. The young people that attend our college range between 16 and 25 years of age. The role The Assistant Head (Education/Residential) is responsible for supporting both the Head of Care and Head of Education, whilst managing staff during college hours across care and education teams. Main Responsibilities Coordinate day to day operations to ensure all students receive high-quality education and support. Maintain and update the education timetable in Databridge promptly, as directed by the Head of Education. Oversee the accurate and effective deployment of staffing within education time, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Agreeing overtime and booking of agency staff for Education and Care, where appropriate and in line with the needs of the business. Ensure all practices comply with Ofsted and CQC standards and support with preparation for inspections. Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to staff to promote professional development and high quality practice. Foster positive relationships with parents, carers and external agencies to support holistic care and education. Analyse performance data to identify trends and implement improvement plans in collaboration with senior leaders. Support staff to facilitate high levels of student attendance and engagement in education. Be one of the Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSO), undertaking appropriate training, dealing with safeguarding issues when needed. Requirements 2 Years of Management experience in an Education or Care setting (experience of Ofsted and/or CQC is essential) A recognised teaching qualification or Level 3+ Social Care Qualification Experience working with adults in a care/educational setting. Experience of working with people with sever learning difficulties, challenging behaviour or mental health issues. Knowledge of Ofsted, SEND CoP and Care Quality Commission (CQC) and inspection regimes. Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely 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.

As a Day Opportunities Support Worker, you'll be supporting both young adults with learning and physical disabilities and older adults with dementia. We understand everyone has their own unique needs, abilities and interests - so you'll help them engage in fun, personalised activities that build social networks, promoting choice and inclusion whilst ensuring they are safe and well. What you'll do: Engage in fulfilling personalised activities: Support service users to take part in activities tailored to their individual physical, mental, social and emotional needs, such as sensory experiences, cooking, arts and crafts, gardening, bowling, trips to the cinema and sharing their hobbies. Help with daily living activities: Support service users with eating, drinking, mobility, personal care and medication, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Provide tailored support: Support wheelchair users with moving and positioning activities, as well as supporting service users who present challenging behaviours through positive behaviour support, following robust induction and training. Promote community involvement: Support service users in their involvement in local community projects, helping them to integrate and develop important social networks. Build relationships: Establish positive connections with service users, celebrating their achievements and milestones. What we're looking for: You may already have experience of providing care, but it's not essential - we provide all the training you need to be a great Day Opportunities Support Worker. What's more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to enable people to lead full and active lives as independently as possible. Patience and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives. Your commitment to promoting independence, will empower our service users to learn, grow in confidence and enjoy a wide range of interesting activities. Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support. Flexible and resilient: Responsive, flexible and able to work without direct supervision. Resilient under pressure and can adapt positively to changing situations and demands. Communication skills: Clear and effective communicator and the ability to interact with service users with a diverse range of complex communication and sensory support needs. Team player: Enjoy working closely with others to provide the best support possible. We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below. Why join us? Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our service users, knowing that you can create a lasting impact while building a great career. Career growth and development: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills and your career. Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. For this role there is no requirement to work evenings, weekends, or bank holidays. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Care Assistant , Mental Health Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Home Carer, Disability Support Worker, Health Care Assistant, Activity Coordinator, Day Activities Coordinator, Day Service Facilitator, Day Opportunities Facilitator, Wellbeing Coordinator, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Special Educational Needs Coordinator and SEND Assistant

About Us We are a 3 form entry primary school from Reception to Year 6, which also includes a 52 place Nursery. Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (HPACH) is a successful academy that was judged outstanding in every category in our March 2025 Ofsted inspection. We are a sister school to Harris Primary Academy Mayflower and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, along with the other Academies in the Harris Federation. We work very closely together and share the very best practice and leadership knowledge and capacity to make the education we offer outstanding. Our shared belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school and our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every child, Every day." Our Core values of: Community, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility and Kindness underpin everything that happens at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults, as well as children and staff, model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy. Our team are committed to every child, and aim to develop confident and creative learners who leave the academy ready for secondary and the world ahead of them. We proudly celebrate our children's diversity and achievements, from both school and at home. Whether they are learning English and Maths, Latin or Mandarin, competing in sports, or discussing their dream occupations, we do whatever it takes to ensure our pupils gain the confidence to aspire and flourish in life. At HPACH, we work tirelessly to make sure that every child comes to recognise their own potential. As a result of the exceptional practice at our academy every single day, our children achieve outstanding outcomes each year and we are incredibly proud of them. Alongside academic achievement, we want our academy to be a safe and caring space for children who are excited and happy to come to school every day to learn, grow and develop. We offer many opportunities for our parents and the local community to share in our students learning and encourage our parents to attend academy events. Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and Sports Coach. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring a specialism in Sports to enriching our curriculum and inspiring pupils through creative and engaging learning experiences. The actual salary for this role will be £27,354.43-£28,575.22 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). We will also consider applications for four days per week (actual salary £21,883.54-£22,860.18). This role is initially offered as a fixed-term contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role for the right candidate after 12 months. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Teaching primary-age children, including those with SEN, the PE curriculum, including dance and gymnastics Planning, preparing, delivering and assessing a range of CPD lessons, PPA cover, extra-curricular club sessions and other related programmes, all designed to enhance the school's PE and Sporting culture Ensuring all equipment associated with the PE session is correctly set up, maintained, stored and returned on completion of the PE session Establishing constructive relationships and communicating with external agencies as required Leading agreed enrichment activities Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths - Grade C or above UKCC Level 2 Qualified (or higher) in any sport or appropriate equivalent qualification HLTA qualification Experience of delivering sport coaching sessions to young people aged between 5 and 11 in a school environment Knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and ability to deliver the curriculum through sport The ability to encourage and inspire young people through sport For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Laboratory Technician We now have an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional team player to join the Research and Operational Support team as Laboratory Technician. Position: Laboratory Technician Location: Brookfield Farm, near Honiton, East Devon (an area of outstanding natural beauty) Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week, Monday-Thursday Salary: £29,076 pro rata Contract: Fixed term role starting as soon as possible until 1 January 2027 Closing Date: Sunday 16 November 2025 About the Role Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, you will provide in-house clinical and pathological laboratory services, interpret results and communicate relevant findings to the clinical veterinary teams and other relevant teams or personnel. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out routine haematology, biochemistry and endocrinology on blood samples submitted by the veterinary teams and promptly highlighting abnormal results. Carrying out routine faecal parasitology on faecal samples submitted to the laboratory for intestinal parasites, liver fluke and lungworm. Monitoring the worm burden of charity donkeys by regular testing of a representative sample as determined by the Research Department. Processing blood and faecal samples from rehomed donkeys, private donkeys, holding bases and Ireland as part of an advisory service. Performing PCR tests on a variety of bodily fluid and tissue samples submitted for donkeys and mules with suspected infections and reporting the results to the case Veterinary Surgeon. Providing laboratory-based support to research and veterinary team projects. Supporting the Laboratory Manager in the training of new staff and the teaching of students and visitors. About You You will have: Previous biological laboratory experience. Knowledge and practical experience of laboratory principles. Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a biological or animal science. Competent IT Skills. Knowledge of equine parasitology and experience in using PCR (desirable). Self-motivated with a flexible attitude. Committed to making a difference for donkeys and the people that rely on them. As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply. Benefits include: Competitive pension. Life assurance Healthshield. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation The sanctuary is one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Lab, Laboratory, Lab Technician, Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Animal Lab, Animal Laboratory, Animal Lab Technician, Animal Laboratory Technician, Animal Lab Assistant, Animal Laboratory Assistant, Clinical Lab Technician, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Pathological Lab Technician, Pathological Laboratory Technician PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation