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Early Years Teaching Assistant \n ABOUT THE SCHOOL Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming two form-entry primary school in Guildford, Surrey. The school has an inclusive environment and is committed to providing early education that supports every child to thrive. The successful candidate will work within the EYFS supporting children's learning and development through activities, interventions and support. \n This position is open to experienced Early Years Teaching Assistants and Nursery Practitioners who hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years. \n CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location: Guildford, Surrey Position: Early Years Teaching Assistant Type of Work: Supporting children within the EYFS through classroom-based learning, play-led activities, phonics support, small-group interventions, and individual pupil support Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Full Time Rate of Pay: GBP100- GBP115 per day (depending on experience) Hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) \n EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years, Childcare, or Teaching Assistant Qualification Previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, Reception class, or primary school Early Years setting Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework Experience supporting children's communication, language, literacy, and numeracy development Ability to support children's personal, social, and emotional development through positive interactions and play Experience supporting children with additional needs, including SEND, is desirable Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures Up-to-date Safeguarding Training GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) \n TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years, Childcare, or Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent) \n OTHER If you would like to be considered for this Qualified Teaching Assistant role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. \n Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. \n Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions across London

SEMH Teaching Assistant - September Start - Guildford AreaMake a Real Difference Every Day\n Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence and reach their potential? \n We're looking for a caring, resilient and emotionally intelligent SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Guildford area this September. \n This is more than just a classroom support role. You'll work closely with young people who may experience anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioural challenges, ASD, ADHD and other additional needs, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. \n If you're someone who can stay calm when things get challenging, build genuine relationships and celebrate the small wins, this could be the role for you. What You'll Be Doing\n Every day will be different. You'll provide consistency, encouragement and support when pupils need it most. \n Your role will include: \n\n • Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and additional needs.\n, • Helping students access learning both in the classroom and throughout the school.\n, • Building positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced significant barriers to education.\n, • Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour strategies.\n, • Helping students develop confidence, independence and engagement with learning.\n, • Working closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist staff.\n, • Monitoring and recording pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing.\n, • Helping create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive.\nWho We're Looking For\n You don't necessarily need to have followed a traditional education career path. We're interested in people who genuinely want to make a difference. \n You could have experience in education, SEN, care, youth work, support work, residential settings or a similar environment. \n We're looking for someone who is: \n\n • Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent.\n, • Confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour and emotional needs.\n, • Able to build strong, positive relationships with children and young people.\n, • Resilient and able to remain composed in challenging situations.\n, • A strong communicator and supportive team player.\n, • Proactive, adaptable and willing to get involved.\n, • Experienced with SEMH, SEN, ASD, ADHD or additional needs - desirable but not essential if you have relevant transferable experience.\nImportant: A Car Is Essential\n You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own car. \n The school is based in a rural location that is not accessible by public transport, so applicants must be able to travel to the school independently. The Details\n\n • Start: September\n, • Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant\n, • Location: Guildford area\n, • Hours: Full-time, term-time\n, • Setting: Specialist SEMH school\n, • Pay: Competitive, based on experience\n, • Driving: Full UK driving licence and access to a car essential\nWhy Take This Opportunity?\n This is a chance to do work that genuinely matters. \n You'll join a supportive specialist team and gain valuable experience working with young people with complex emotional and additional needs. \n You'll also benefit from: \n\n • Ongoing training and professional development.\n, • Valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.\n, • Opportunities to develop your skills and career within education and support.\n, • A rewarding role where every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to make a difference.\n\n Sometimes, the biggest achievement of the day might be something as simple as a pupil walking into the classroom, trusting an adult, completing a piece of work or successfully managing a difficult moment. \n Those small wins matter. Apply Now\n If you're looking for a role where you can support, encourage and empower young people to thrive, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply now for a September start in the Guildford area. \n \n APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION \n\n • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\n, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\n, • You must have legal right to work in the UK\n, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview\n\n Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. \n Disclaimer \n 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Farmfield Hospital and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an experienced Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career. What you will be doing As a qualified RMN or RNLD, you will ensure people with enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and behaviours that challenge receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork. The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include: • Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users, • Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, • Providing mentorship and support to team members, • Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided Skills and knowledge you will have: • A relevant nursing qualification, • NMC registration, • Strong team-working skills, • A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach, • A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate, • A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Where you will be working: Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, which is a large purpose-built medium-secure service with good facilities. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will provide care and support for adult men 18+ with a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and behaviours that challenge. Farmfield is located North West of Gatwick airport near the village of Hookwood, It is easiest to reach the site by car. What You'll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: • Annual base salary up to £40,890, • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window., • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals, • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!, • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts, • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind, • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support., • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be, • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time, • Pension contribution, to help secure your future, • Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure JBRP1_UKTJ

Learning Mentor SEMH School Surrey Immediate Start Are you the person that every young person seems to trust? This specialist secondary SEMH school in Surrey is looking for an outstanding Learning Mentor to support pupils aged 11-16 who have experienced significant barriers to education. Many students have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, trauma or adverse childhood experiences, meaning relationships come before results. Learning Mentor What the School Offers A therapeutic, relationship-led approach to education Small classes with exceptional staffing ratios Extensive training in SEMH, behaviour and trauma-informed practice Genuine progression into pastoral, behaviour and safeguarding roles Full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity Learning Mentor What the Role Involves As a Learning Mentor, you'll become a consistent adult for pupils who need stability, encouragement and belief. Supporting students in lessons, during interventions and around the school, you'll help them regulate emotions, build confidence and re-engage with learning while working alongside teachers, therapists and pastoral staff. Learning Mentor What the School is Looking For The school is looking for resilient, patient and emotionally intelligent individuals who can build trust and remain calm under pressure. Experience in education is welcomed, but backgrounds in youth work, mentoring, residential care, coaching or similar environments are equally valued. Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. This is not a relocation opportunity and visa sponsorship is unavailable. Learning Mentor Salary and Contract Info £105-£120 per day Full-time, temp-to-perm Immediate start If you believe every young person deserves someone who won't give up on them, this Learning Mentor role could be your perfect next step. Learning Mentor | Surrey | Immediate Start | INDSUPc272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

English Lecturer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Up to £6k one off payment government retention payment available (T&Cs apply) What we are looking for: • Relevant recent teaching experience of English GCSE and Functional Skills to young people., • Excellent communication skills., • Possess a C & G Award in Education & Training or above recognised teaching qualification. Duties/responsibilities: • Teach GCSE English Language to 16 18-year-old students, • Teach Functional Skills English to 1618-year-old students, • Be able to teach GCSE and Functional Skills English to adult students including those on apprenticeship frameworks, • Be confident in the use of Google Classroom and other educational software, • Understand how well your students are performing and act to help them improve through target setting, review and intervention, • Contribute and deliver the assessment plan and practice of the department Benefits: • A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery, • 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station, • Discounted Starbucks, • Free online qualifications, • Free parking on-site Nescot is graded Good by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed, and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment. At Nescot, were proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance). This college is a smoke-free campussmoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus. Closing date: 31st August 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than advertised so recommend you submit your application at your earliest convenience) Interview date expected to be 21st August 2026 for early applications JBRP1_UKTJ

The starting salary for this role is £38,090 per annum, working 36 hours per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and enthusiastic Digital Skills and Work Skills Programme Lead Full Time on a permanent contract to lead a busy, dynamic, and growing department that delivers Digital Skills and Work Skills courses. The provision is delivered face-to-face at our Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Molesey and Sunbury Centres. We also offer remote classes. This post will be based at one of our Centres and can be discussed further at interview. Travel within Surrey to our other centres and venues will be required, so the post-holder must be a car user. There will be occasional evening and weekend work. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About The Role In this role, you will lead the Digital Skills and Work Skills provision, fostering a motivated and high-performing team culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose. Through clear direction and support, you will enable tutors to deliver consistently high standards across both remote and face-to-face learning. Working closely with the Skills and Employability Manager and wider colleagues, you will contribute to the strategic planning and development of a responsive Digital Skills and Work Skills curriculum. You will also build strong operational links with Admissions and Exams to ensure accurate learner placement through effective Initial Assessment and the smooth, compliant delivery of EDSQ qualifications. You will champion high-quality, learner-centred provision aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and the service's Quality Framework. By leading, supporting and challenging tutors, you will drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring consistently positive learner outcomes. You will maintain robust quality assurance processes and ensure all provision meets awarding body requirements. Your experience of organising EDSQ exams and implementing effective assessment practices will underpin strong learner progression and achievement. You will shape inclusive and aspirational learning programmes that respond to local and national priorities, enabling adult learners across Surrey to develop skills, confidence and independence. With a clear focus on widening participation, you will ensure provision reaches those who need it most and supports progression into further learning, employment and community engagement. Through a commitment to continuous improvement, you will play a key role in raising aspirations, improving outcomes and delivering a meaningful, measurable impact on learners' lives. Your application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: A recognised teaching qualification and substantial experience teaching Work Skills and Digital Skills with a strong understanding of adult learning principles Proven experience conducting or participating in formal observations of teaching and learning, aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework Demonstrated success in working within an Ofsted-regulated environment to maintain and enhance high standards of teaching, learning and learner support Excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside strong IT proficiency to support teaching, planning and quality assurance Experience in marking and internal verification (IV) of vocational qualifications, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards and supporting learner achievement To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe your experience teaching adults in Digital Skills and Work Skills. Include details of the types of learners you have taught and the outcomes achieved. Tell us about your experience of planning, developing and managing learning programme(s) in Digital Skills and Work Skills. Include how you ensured the programme(s) met learner needs and organisational targets? What was the impact of your approach? Tell us about your experience of and observing teaching, learning and assessment. Please include strategies you have used to support tutors to improve their delivery and the result. Describe how you have led or supported a team of tutors, learning assistants or volunteers to deliver high quality adult education provision. How did you ensure the provision was responsive to learner needs and aligned with post-19 learning priorities?The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/09/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Social Media Checks This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

The starting salary for this permanent, part-time position is £22,219.17 per annum based on working 21.60 hours per week, pro-rata £38,090 per annum. We are excited to be hiring a Lead Tutor/Teaching & Learning Observer to join our fantastic Surrey Adult Learning service! This role will be based at one of the Surrey Adult Learning centres in either: Guildford, Camberley, Farnham, Woking, Esher Green, Sunbury or Molesey. This can be discussed further at interview. Travel within Surrey to other centres and venues will be required and there will be some, occasional evening and weekend work. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residentsAbout the Role The English Lead Tutor plays a pivotal role in shaping high-quality English provision across Surrey Adult Learning. Combining teaching with curriculum leadership and quality improvement, you will deliver and support excellence across GCSE English Language, Functional Skills English, and English Skills Awards. You will plan and deliver engaging, inclusive teaching and assessment that supports adult learners to achieve and progress. Alongside your teaching, you will lead on improving teaching practice through Informal Class Visits (ICVs) and Observations of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLAs), providing constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring to tutors. A key focus of the role is ensuring consistency and compliance across provision. You will lead Internal Verification (IV) and standardisation processes, maintaining robust assessment practices aligned with awarding body requirements. You will also contribute to curriculum development, resource creation and wider quality improvement activity, working closely with curriculum and quality teams to support learner outcomes and inspection readiness. While the role does not include formal line management, you will provide professional leadership and guidance to a team of English bank tutors, promoting consistency in delivery, assessment and communication across the curriculum area. Over the next 12-18 months, you will play a central role in strengthening the quality and consistency of English provision. This includes embedding effective observation and mentoring approaches, enhancing verification and standardisation processes, and improving learner achievement, retention and progression. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact-both on learner outcomes and on the development of a confident, collaborative and high-performing tutor team-while contributing to wider organisational priorities around quality, curriculum excellence and continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities as a Lead Tutor/Teaching & Learning Observer will include: Delivering high-quality teaching and assessment across GCSE English Language, Functional Skills and English Skills Awards Leading and carrying out ICVs and OTLAs, providing clear, supportive feedback to improve teaching practice Mentoring and coaching English tutors, fostering a culture of collaboration, consistency and continuous improvement Overseeing Internal Verification and standardisation activities, ensuring compliance and consistency across assessment decisions Contributing to curriculum development, resource design and quality improvement initiatives Supporting inspection readiness and quality assurance processes, driving improvements in learner achievement, retention and progressionYour Application To be considered for shortlisting, your application should clearly evidence the following: A recognised teaching qualification, with substantial experience teaching GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English (up to Level 2) to adults, and a strong understanding of adult learning principles Experience of conducting or participating in formal observations of teaching and learning, aligned to the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework A strong track record of working within an Ofsted-regulated environment to maintain and improve standards of teaching, learning and learner support Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), alongside strong IT skills to support teaching, planning and quality assurance activity Experience of marking and Internal Verification (IV), ensuring compliance with awarding body requirements and supporting learner successSurrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel when required. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check will be required for this role. This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions: Please describe your experience of teaching adults in one or more of the following areas: GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English up to Level 2. Please include details of the types of learners you have taught and the outcomes achieved. Please tell us about your experience of planning, developing and managing learning programmes in GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English. Include how you ensured the programme met learner needs and organisational targets? What was the impact of your approach? Please describe how you have led or supported a team of tutors, learning assistants or volunteers to deliver high quality adult education provision. How did you ensure the provision was responsive to learner needs and aligned with post-19 learning priorities? Please tell us about your experience in marking and internal verification (IV) of vocational qualifications, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards and supporting learner achievement. Please include details of the awarding organisations you have internally verified for.The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 27th September 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs