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We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Skipton shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people. You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales. About the role You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers. About you You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. About Shelter Home is a human right. It s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything, We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Overview and Responsibilities SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East Salary: £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications) Hourly Rate: £12.87 to £14.03 p/hr Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week - Term Time Only Join Aurora Summerfields - Where Every Child Matters Aurora Summerfields School opened in April 2023 and is already making a meaningful impact. With capacity of 50 students, we are an independent specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism spectrum conditions and associated challenges in accessing education. We're proud to have received Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in our latest Ofsted inspection. We are now looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. Your Role As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be a key part of our pupils' journey - supporting their learning, wellbeing, and personal development in a safe and nurturing environment. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting pupils with learning activities and care needs Promoting independence and positive behaviour Building warm, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe and valued Assisting teachers in delivering a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum Adapting to the varied needs of pupils and being flexible in your approach Skills and Qualifications What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who is: Compassionate, enthusiastic, and child-focused Flexible and ready to support wherever needed Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare Essential: GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/Level 3 or above) Experience working with SEN (paid or voluntary) Understanding of safeguarding and child protection Desirable: Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Knowledge of SEN, SEMH, or ASD Benefits and Additional Information What's on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us - Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources Refer a Friend - Earn £1,000! Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!( Terms apply) How to apply? Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Emma in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Job Description We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Service Manager to lead a team of support workers delivering person-centred care to individuals with complex needs. This role ensures individuals can live independently, access the community, and enjoy a safe, meaningful life. You will report to the Operations Manager/Registered Manager and help maintain care standards, compliance, and team development. The service consists of high-spec bungalows, each supporting one individual with learning disabilities and/or complex needs. The role involves oversight from a central office with occasional travel to the bungalows. This is an exciting opportunity for career growth and to help shape a high-quality service. Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise support staff, ensuring quality care Manage care plans, risk assessments, and compliance (CQC, DOLS) Support team development, training, and recruitment Promote independence, positive behaviour support, and healthy relationships Travel to service locations as required (driving essential) Requirements: Experience in social care/healthcare management Knowledge of safeguarding, DOLS, and complex care needs Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills PBS/NAPPI experience preferred Why Join Us: Lead a dedicated team and make a real impact Career development opportunities Competitive salary and supportive environment Apply today!

Job Description Daytime Healthcare are assisting a national care provider to find an Assistant Service Manager to join the team in Margate. This is for a is a Supported living service which supports 2 people with complex needs, profound learning disabilities, autism and mild behaviours that challenge. One of the service users is able to use some Makaton signs. Both also require high level of personal care support. This is a hands-on role. The candidate will play a key role in managing these changes and will have passion for driving improvement for the best interest of the people we support. Our ideal Assistant Service Manager looks like this! Work with your Service Manager to manage and lead a successful and positive team. Understands the balance between keeping our people safe and positive risk taking. Have a good understanding of the social care sector and how these benefits and impacts the people we support. Stay up to date with policies and procedures to carry out and maintain safe and best practices. Support the Service Manager to recruit new employees and develop and manage your staff team in a fair and consistent manner. Act as the Service Manager in their absence. Willingness to be part of the On-call team. Hours: This role requires you to be flexible and be able to work shifts required: 7am - 2:30pm and 2pm - 9:30pm, no night shifts required. These hours may occasionally need to be extended to provide 1-1 support and guidance to support staff on duty as required and this may involve working past 21.30 to do night staff supervision. Late shift are 2:30-10pm. A full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle - Highly desirable but may be essential in some locations Apply today!

Up to £65,283 (FTE), pro-rata for part-time hours + excellent benefits. Please note: If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note, this role is offered on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE), teaching three days per week, and will involve teaching within Lower Key Stage 1. Those Huge Small Victories Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Get out what you put in You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you're really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience 'a life changing love of learning.' We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted . Skill set requirements - Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols - we use PEC's and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You'll be more than a Primary Teacher, you'll be able to connect with our pupils because of: - Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others - Your genuine passion for teaching primary aged children and the impact your subject can have on young lives - The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class - Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department - You'll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the skills and resilience to work with students displaying challenging behaviour? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (SEMH) to join an outstanding SEMH school in Widnes, Halton on a long term, supply basis through Academics. In this role, you will work closely with individual students who require additional support due to SEMH challenges and behavioural difficulties. As a Teaching Assistant (SEMH), your primary focus will be to provide tailored support that promotes their academic progress, emotional well-being, and personal development. Your key responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant (SEMH): Provide 1:1 support to students with SEMH needs, helping them engage positively with their learning. Implement strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policies. Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO, and other professionals to create a supportive and inclusive environment. Support the emotional and social development of students, promoting self-regulation and resilience. Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour, feeding back to the relevant staff. Requirements for a Teaching Assistant (SEMH): Experience working with students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour (in a school or similar setting). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. An understanding of behaviour management strategies and a proactive approach to supporting students. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Desirable: Relevant qualifications in Education, SEN, or Childcare. Previous experience in a similar SEMH school setting. What We Offer: Competitive daily rates. Ongoing support from a dedicated team at Academics. The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs. Flexible working patterns on a supply basis. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and have the skills to support students with SEMH and challenging behaviour as a Teaching Assistant (SEMH), we would love to hear from you! Apply today or Give Laura a call at Academics TODAY!

Overview and Responsibilities Teaching Assistant - no experience necessary Location: Cranborne, Dorset Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term time only (8am - 4.30pm Monday- Friday) Salary: £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications) Hourly Rate: £12.87 to £14.03 p/hr Plus £1000 Welcome bonus At Aurora Boveridge College , we prepare our students for adult life, through person-centred academic and vocational study programmes leading to independent living with employment or further study. By working together, we increase resilience, confidence, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and well-being: the cornerstones on which strong and successful long-term futures are built. To take a virtual tour around our site, click here; Boveridge Virtual Tour The main purpose of the role: As a Teaching Assistant , your role is essential to the support and development of our students being successful, independent, and achieving in a safe and caring learning environment. You will build a professional & trusted relationship with the students which put their health, safety and overall development first. This role will include supporting our teaching staff to deliver on a daily basis a broad and balanced curriculum for our students both on and off site. Flexibility is key in this role and may include working 1:1 with a student when required, or supporting in class working with a small group. Positive behaviour management is an important part of the role. Key duties: Support and facilitate the learning and independence of our students. Contribute to planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of education programmes, plans and reports as required. Contribute to assessing, recording, and reporting on young peoples' progress Promote and encourage independence at all times. Keep records accurately and up-to-date Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed at all times Promote the development of positive social behaviours and self-regulation skills Please see the link below for our full job description: Job Description: Teaching Assistant Skills and Qualifications Whilst previous experience isn't essential; the ability and desire to build a professional & trusted relationship with our young people is. Successful candidates qualities: Full UK driving licence and access to your own car Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English Please note that the minimum age to work on site is 21 Be positive and creative in meeting young person's needs Be able to work on your own as well as part of a team Good numeracy and literacy skills Competent ICT skills Benefits and Additional Information What's on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us - Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone couns

Job Description Daytime Healthcare are recruiting on behalf of a national supported living provider for an experienced Service Manager based in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Service Manager or Senior Support Worker ready to step into a management role. Client provides high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with Learning disabilities Mental health needs Physical disabilities Complex behaviours that challenge High-dependency and personal care needs. Key Responsibilities Supervise and develop a team of Support Workers Ensure care plans are person-centred and regularly reviewed Complete and monitor risk assessments (including DOLS) Maintain compliance with CQC regulations Attend care reviews and stakeholder meetings Support recruitment and staffing management Requirements NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable) Supported living experience essential Leadership or supervisory experience Strong compliance and safeguarding knowledge Full UK driving licence Apply today!

Job Description Daytime Healthcare are recruiting on behalf of a national supported living provider for an experienced Service Manager based in Great Holland. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Service Manager or Senior Support Worker ready to step into a management role. Client provides high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with Learning disabilities Mental health needs Physical disabilities Complex behaviours that challenge High-dependency and personal care needs. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers Review and update person-centred care plans Conduct risk assessments and ensure DOLS compliance Maintain CQC standards and oversee audits Attend reviews and liaise with families and professionals Manage recruitment, staffing, and team development Requirements: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable or working towards) Experience within supported living Previous supervisory experience Strong safeguarding and CQC knowledge Full UK driving licence (essential) Apply today

Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be assisting a reputable housing provider in the search for an experienced and driven Housing Manager to join their Neighbourhood Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader with a proven background in social housing, tenancy management, and neighbourhood services. The successful postholder will oversee a team of Housing Officers and Housing Assistants, ensuring the delivery of a high quality, resident focused housing management service across local communities. Working Pattern: Fully Site Based Location: London Rate: 280-300 Umbrella The Role The Housing Manager will lead and develop a high performing team, ensuring excellent service delivery across tenancy management, neighbourhood improvements, ASB casework, voids and lettings, estate inspections, and safeguarding. Key responsibilities include: Leading, motivating, and developing a team of Housing Officers and Assistants to deliver a value for money neighbourhood service. Implementing the organisation's neighbourhood services business plan and contributing to budget management. Ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements, taking proactive steps to minimise breaches and improve resident satisfaction. Overseeing quarterly estate inspections, working collaboratively with repairs and estate services. Managing the voids and lettings process, ensuring properties are turned around efficiently and income is maximised. Delivering an effective approach to anti social behaviour through decisive case management and partnership working. Ensuring responsive, victim centred action on domestic abuse cases. Representing Housing Services at court, case conferences, and multi agency meetings. Building strong stakeholder relationships across partner organisations, resident groups, community agencies, and internal teams. Analysing service performance, KPI data, and developing strategies for continuous improvement. Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across service delivery. Supporting emergency planning, service continuity and the council's safeguarding responsibilities. About You We are seeking a confident and capable leader with experience in social housing and neighbourhood management. You will ideally bring: Experience managing teams in a housing management or neighbourhood services environment. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management, and social housing regulatory frameworks. A track record of delivering service improvement, driving performance, and managing change. Experience handling complex ASB cases, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and multi agency working. Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship building skills. Ability to analyse data, manage budgets, and contribute to strategic planning. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands. A commitment to equality, diversity, and delivering exceptional customer service. Why Apply? Join a respected and community focused housing provider Lead a passionate team committed to improving local neighbourhoods Make a real impact on residents' quality of life Excellent opportunity for professional growth and development How to Apply If you are an experienced housing management professional looking for your next step, we would love to hear from you. Apply today via Pertemps Network Group and take the next step in your housing career.

Role: Teaching Assistant Location: Cambian Dilston College, Corbridge Hours: Term Time Only, Part Time and Full Time Available 30 hours per week, Tuesday - Friday - £16,858.80 per annum 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday - £21,073.50 per annum. Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge or perhaps you would like to begin a career in education? We are now recruiting for teaching assistants to join our school. The successful applicant will work as part of a team under the direction of a qualified teacher assisting pupils to access a broad curriculum, based on the National Curriculum. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills as well as being able to work flexibly in relation to tasks undertaken. Experience isn't essential, we will give you all the training and support needed. Benefits: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave with 7.4 weeks unpaid (Term Time employees) Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 years. Support: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation. Person Specification Good written and verbal communication skills. Calm under pressure. Professional attitude and appearance. The ability to lead and be led. Experience of working with young people with additional needs. Good organisational skills. Assisting the Teacher/Class Lead in the preparation of the work that is to be carried out in class. Supporting students in lessons both on and off site. Supporting students to make progression with formal learning situations, with self-help skills, life skills and social understanding. To support students through both groups learning and individual programmes. About us: Cambian Dilston College consists of our main college building, four cottages, five apartments and a community house in a nearby town of Hexham making up our 9 acre rural campus located in Dilston, Northumberland. The College caters for young people and adults that have additional learning needs and associated complex behaviours that may challenge. We're now looking to increase the provision of 52 week care placements that can be offered to students. With this development, we are looking to recruit committed, resilient, empathetic and engaging youth support workers to the team. These support workers will deliver a model of positive behaviour support to empower our young people. Alongside this, implementing positive change to their lives, gaining self-regulation skills and developing greater lifelong independence We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian 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 on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Description The Claims Handler will manage a caseload of EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients, working in conjunction with a Technical Support Lawyer who will be involved in setting strategies and making liability decisions, as well as responsible for their technical development. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to the issues, together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The work type likely to feature in the case load are Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings and EL/PL files handled on a Delegated Authority basis. In addition the Assistant File Handler will support File Handlers on tasks within their caseloads. Key Responsibilities Considering and responding to Applications for Pre-action disclosure Handling matters in accordance with client SLA's Instructing Counsel/advocate Reviewing evidence Legal Research Negotiations/ Drafting Payments into Court Dealing with routine correspondence Initial review and setting strategy for the management of the claim Reviewing matters throughout CRU Dealing with disclosure Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records) Conducting investigations with Insured's / obtaining witness statements Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses Instructing Counsel / Experts Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note taking Dealing with routine correspondence Reviewing quantum Drafting Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders Draft Cost schedules Dealing with general or straightforward queries Telephone chasing activities Filing out Allocation Questionnaires and witness summon Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations. Working Hours: 35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton Office - 1 day a week in office. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Self-confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks Good Literacy and IT skills Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other. Ability to meet performance targets Positive, confident and enthusiastic Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a delegated basis Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure High level of analytical skills Previous personal injury file handling experience Legal Education- ILEX, LPC or equivalent work experience Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files would be advantageous. Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation

Full-Time Teaching Assistants - SEN Primary SchoolAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?Do you want to be part of a supportive and nurturing school community that puts pupils at the heart of everything it does?We are working to support a specialist school in Telford to recruit full-time Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated and experienced team. The school caters to children aged 5 to 11 with a range of needs including:- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- Speech, Language and Communication Needs- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties- Sensory and/or Physical NeedsAbout the Role:As a Teaching Assistant you will play a key role in supporting pupils to access a rich, engaging curriculum tailored to their individual needs. You'll work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to help children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.Key Responsibilities:- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups with their learning and development- Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning plans- Helping pupils to build confidence, communication, and independence- Supporting the management of behaviour in a positive, inclusive way- Ensure a safe, caring and supportive learning environmentWhat We're Looking For:- Experience working with children with SEN (particularly MLD, ASD, or communication difficulties) is highly desirable- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach- A genuine passion for working with children who have additional needsIf you're ready to be part of a school where every child is valued and every achievement celebrated, we'd love to hear from you.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Secondary Setting) Salary: per day (Weekly Pay) Contract: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm (Immediate Start Available) Role Overview Are you a specialist in supporting vulnerable young people with complex needs? We are looking for a 1:1 Pastoral Teaching Assistant to work directly with a student in a Blackpool secondary school. This student has a bespoke EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) focused on Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support. This is a Temp-to-Perm opportunity. We want to meet you for a 1-2 day paid trial to ensure the chemistry is right between you and the student before moving toward a permanent school contract. Key Responsibilities Targeted 1:1 Support: Implement the specific provisions outlined in the student's EHCP, focusing on emotional regulation and social integration. Pastoral Mentoring: Act as the student's primary "trusted adult," providing a consistent safe space and helping them navigate the triggers of a busy secondary environment. Academic Scaffolding: Adapt classroom tasks to suit the student's learning style, ensuring they remain engaged and achieve their individual targets. Crisis De-escalation: Use trauma-informed techniques (such as Team Teach or PACE) to manage periods of high anxiety or emotional dysregulation. Progress Tracking: Maintain detailed records of the student's daily progress to assist the SENCO and external agencies during EHCP annual reviews. The Ideal Candidate Experience: Proven track record of working 1:1 with students with SEMH, ADHD, or Autism (ASD). Mindset: You possess the "Blackpool Grit"-you are resilient, empathetic, and you don't take challenging behaviour personally. Expertise: You understand that "behaviour is communication" and can look past the surface to support the child underneath. Commitment: Because 1:1 work relies on stability, we are looking for someone ready to commit long-term to this student's journey. Why Apply? High Daily Rates: Earn a competitive wage with the security of a permanent contract path. Trial Period: Benefit from a "no-pressure" trial day to ensure the school and student are the right fit for your skills. Professional Impact: You will be the defining factor in whether a vulnerable student succeeds in mainstream education. How to Apply If you are a resilient mentor ready to change the trajectory of a young person's life, please submit your CV today. Trial days are being arranged for the coming week. Click apply and/or email (url removed)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) SEN School - New Site Opening April 2026 Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Recruited via Tradewind Recruitment An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a growing SEN school that is opening a brand-new site in Irthlingborough in April 2026. This is a temp-to-perm position, offering the opportunity to join a developing provision with the potential to secure a permanent contract. The new site will support pupils with Special Educational Needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD and associated communication and learning difficulties. The school is committed to providing a structured, nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve both academically and personally. As an HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. You will work closely with teachers and senior leaders to plan and deliver targeted interventions, lead small group sessions, and occasionally cover lessons where required. You will also contribute to EHCP targets, monitor pupil progress and help implement behaviour support strategies in line with the school's policies. This role is ideal for a confident and resilient practitioner who thrives in a supportive but dynamic environment. Strong relationship-building skills, consistency and a calm approach are essential. Experience working within an SEN or alternative provision setting is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have: HLTA status or relevant Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) Experience working with pupils with SEN, particularly SEMH and ASD Strong behaviour management skills A good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice The ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs In return, you will join a forward-thinking school at an exciting stage of growth, with supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development as the provision expands. To apply or find out more about this opportunity, please contact Tradewind Recruitment.

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council - Oakfield Short Stay School Work Location: Oakfield MSCIP, Carnegie House, Loughborough, LE11 3DU Worker Category: Field-Based Worker Salary: Grade 7 £26,832 - £28,146 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours: 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 8th February 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC About the Role About Us: Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire's provision for school aged children who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion from school. We have expanded the age range of Oakfield School and as a result we are recruiting staff. Our Secondary Inclusion Partnership staff who did put provisions in place for secondary aged children and young people who have been excluded from school, or who are at risk of this, have recently joined the team. Therefore, you will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 5 and 16 who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps. Role Overview: This role is to ensure the provision of efficient and effective administrative support for the day-to-day operation of the school, providing day-to-day support and guidance to junior administration staff, planning and managing your own work in order to meet deadlines both internally and between our partner KS4 schools. The role would suit an experienced and suitably qualified person who has experience of using data systems and reports within an education setting, particularly within the Special Education sector. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs and lead in delivering a service that enables flexible data systems that capture pupils progress against their starting points. Key Responsibilities Lead and Inspire: To maintain office software, carrying out system upgrades and year-end procedures on information management systems in accordance with published guidance (e.g. from LEAMIS) Collaborate with Agencies: To provide a courteous reception and visitor management service, responding directly to the majority of general enquiries, and ensuring that visitors are welcomed and managed in accordance with established health and safety / child protection procedures. Accountability: To deal with written correspondence in an effective manner, opening, filtering, sorting and distributing incoming post and e-mails as appropriate, and dispatching outgoing mail and replying to e-mails in a timely manner. Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils and staff members feel valued and supported. What We Offer Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different. Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training. Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners. Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people. Flexibility: Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle. A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must: Experience of working in a school environment, carrying out a range of administrative tasks Experience of carrying out basic financial procedures, including cash handling, preparation for banking, and informal debt processes. Experience of working in a school office. Some supervisory experience. Experience of using information management systems and finance software. Experience using MIS and FMS You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. Interested in Flexible Working? We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc. Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Please contact Emma Collin to arrange a visit. Emma Collin - School Business Manager To contact me by email, please click here. How to Apply Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and Plus; communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.