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Hours: 37 hours per week. Term time plus 5 days. Batley Multi Academy Trusts sole purpose is to provide a great education for Primary and Secondary learners throughout a local family of schools. The Trust is passionately committed to the communities of Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury and our surrounding areas, serving our local learners and their families in order to secure excellent educational outcomes, partnered with high aspirations. Batley Multi Academy Trust currently comprises Batley Girls High School; Batley Grammar School; Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Hyrstmount Junior School; Manorfield Infant and Nursery School; Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and Upper Batley High School. The Trust also operates two community centres called The Fields and the Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership for adult education and the Smart Academy. We provide high quality education for all our young people regardless of their background or starting point. Collaboration across our Trust family of schools enables us to share expertise, knowledge and best practice to ensure academic and pastoral excellence, with all schools embracing the same overall ethos and values, whilst maintaining their own unique characters. At Batley Grammar School we aim to blend our traditional ethos and culture with modern approaches to teaching and learning. Our school was established over 400 years ago and has a rich, diverse and successful history delivering high quality education for all. Visitors to Batley Grammar School frequently comment on our school's friendly atmosphere, our calm and purposeful learning environment and how we model our values of respect, community and resilience in every area of our work. At Batley Grammar School, we value colleagues who take pride in their work and contribute to the schools vibrant life, including its rich extra-curricular programme. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to support and develop learners to achieve their potential. The successful candidate will work with Senior Leaders and the Year Team, in managing the welfare of learners, monitoring academic progress, attendance and behaviour across a designated year group or groups. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive forward-thinking Trust, who in return for your commitment and hard work, will support you to achieve your own career goals and aspirations. Please contact the People and Talent team if you have any questions or to arrange a visit. Interviews will be held w/c 12 October Batley Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for Regulated Activity and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Batley Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community to join our highly inclusive team. JBRP1_UKTJ

Hours: 37 hours per week. Term time plus 20 days. Batley Multi Academy Trusts sole purpose is to provide a great education for Primary and Secondary learners throughout a local family of schools. The Trust is passionately committed to the communities of Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury and our surrounding areas, serving our local learners and their families in order to secure excellent educational outcomes, partnered with high aspirations. Batley Multi Academy Trust currently comprises Batley Girls High School; Batley Grammar School; Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Hyrstmount Junior School; Manorfield Infant and Nursery School; Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and Upper Batley High School. The Trust also operates two community centres called The Fields and the Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership for adult education and the Smart Academy. We provide high quality education for all our young people regardless of their background or starting point. Collaboration across our Trust family of schools enables us to share expertise, knowledge and best practice to ensure academic and pastoral excellence, with all schools embracing the same overall ethos and values, whilst maintaining their own unique characters. At Batley Grammar School we aim to blend our traditional ethos and culture with modern approaches to teaching and learning. Our school was established over 400 years ago and has a rich, diverse and successful history delivering high quality education for all. Visitors to Batley Grammar School frequently comment on our school's friendly atmosphere, our calm and purposeful learning environment and how we model our values of respect, community and resilience in every area of our work. At Batley Grammar School, we value colleagues who take pride in their work and contribute to the schools vibrant life, including its rich extra-curricular programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and strategic management of the Schools Management Information System ( Arbor ), ensuring all data, assessment, and timetable/curriculum information is accurate, up to date, and compliant with statutory requirements. Providing a strong link for the sharing and benchmarking of data across our Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive forward-thinking Trust, who in return for your commitment and hard work, will support you to achieve your own career goals and aspirations. Please contact the People and Talent team if you have any questions or to arrange a visit. Interviews will be held w/c 19 October Batley Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for Regulated Activity and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Batley Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community to join our highly inclusive team. TPBN1_UKTJ

Learning Mentor Contract | 35 Hours per Week Location: Gloucestershire Pay: £17.50 per hour Are you an emotionally intelligent, relational professional who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people facing barriers to education? About the Role Working within SEMH department at a further education provider, you'll provide trauma-informed, therapeutic and coaching-based support to learners aged 1625 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, communication and interaction differences, learning difficulties, and other barriers to education. This is not a traditional support role. As a Learning Mentor, you'll act as a key worker, building positive and trusting relationships that support learners' emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, independence, and readiness to learn. You'll work within a specialist therapeutic education provision, applying trauma-informed approaches with maturity, empathy and professionalism. You'll work collaboratively with families, staff and external professionals to enable learners to engage in education, develop skills for adulthood, achieve their individual outcomes, and progress towards meaningful next steps. This is a contract role providing cover up until the winter break. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as a key worker for learners aged 1625 with SEMH needs, autism and learning difficulties. Building trusting, relational connections that support learners' emotional wellbeing, self-regulation and independence. Applying trauma-informed and coaching-based approaches to support emotional regulation and readiness to learn. Supporting learners with EHCPs to engage in education and develop skills for adulthood. Working collaboratively with families, therapists and college staff to enable positive outcomes. Maintaining accurate records and supporting learners to progress towards meaningful next steps. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 16:30. What We're Looking For Essential: Demonstrable experience working with young people with additional needs and EHCPs, ideally within education, SEND, health, social care or community-based settings A resilient, proactive and professional communicator who can work collaboratively Emotionally intelligent, with the ability to build trusting relationships and apply trauma-informed approaches Strong interpersonal skills, initiative and the maturity to thrive in a therapeutic, relational and learner-centred environment A genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people through learning A clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding Willingness to hold an enhanced DBS with adult and child barred lists, due to the needs of the department About You We're looking for someone who: Is highly capable, emotionally intelligent and genuinely committed to young people Can build trusting relationships and support emotional regulation Works effectively as a key worker within a specialist therapeutic provision Shows resilience, empathy and professionalism in a demanding relational environment If you're ready to help young people engage in education and progress towards a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited. JBRP1_UKTJ

Clinical Lead Nurse (Children and Adults) Location: North West (community-based ) Salary: £40,000-£44,000 per annum (DOE) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Driving licence required Secure Healthcare Solutions is expanding its Complex Care division and we are looking for a Clinical Lead Nurse with strong complex care experience. The role involves supporting children and adults with high-acuity needs in the community and providing clinical leadership across multiple packages. We deliver 24-hour community complex care to individuals with tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG/NJ feeding, stomas, oxygen therapy, neurological conditions, ABI, spinal injuries and long-term health needs. This is a hybrid role combining community visits, clinical oversight and staff support. Key Responsibilities: • Provide clinical oversight for children’s complex care packages (priority caseload), with additional involvement in adult packages, • Support and supervise field staff, nurses and care teams, • Complete clinical assessments, competency checks and observations of practice, • Attend family meetings, MDT discussions, CCG reviews and case management meetings, • Conduct audits, spot checks, incident reviews and clinical governance tasks, • Ensure care plans, risk assessments and documentation remain accurate and safe, • Support the mobilisation of new packages including assessments, introductions and onboarding, • Identify training needs and support ongoing clinical skill development, • Escalate risks, concerns and safeguarding matters when required Requirements: • Registered Nurse (RSCN or RGN), • Paediatric experience essential; ICU or HDU experience preferred, • Experience with tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG/NJ, stoma care and high-acuity interventions, • Community complex care experience desirable but not essential, • Ability to lead, supervise and support clinical and non-clinical staff, • Strong communication skills and confidence working with families and MDT professionals, • Ability to work flexibly according to service demands What We Offer: • £40,000-£44,000per annum (depending on experience), • Support from the wider Complex Care leadership team, • Opportunities for career progression into regional or senior clinical roles, • Autonomy and flexibility within a structured, supportive environment, • The opportunity to influence high-quality care delivery for children receiving complex care in their own homes

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Wakefield Position: Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs / PMLD) Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Contract Type: Full-Time (Term-time) Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 Rate of Pay: £95.00 - £110.00 per day About the Role We are working with a fantastic, inclusive specialist provision in Wakefield that supports pupils with a range of complex physical, sensory, medical, communication, and learning needs. Many students require high levels of support throughout the day, including assistance with mobility, communication, sensory engagement, and personal care. As a Teaching Assistant, You Will: Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs. Assist with personal care, feeding, hygiene, and mobility, including moving and handling (training provided). Support sensory-based learning and communication, using tools such as Makaton, PECS, or other communication systems. Work with teachers, therapists, and care staff to implement Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs). Create a calm, supportive, and structured environment that encourages engagement, comfort, and emotional wellbeing.What We're Looking For: Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex needs, SEND, or within care or health settings (desirable). A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach, with an understanding of individualised support. Willingness to support personal care, medical routines, and physical needs. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the dignity and wellbeing of vulnerable learners.To Be Eligible for This Role, You Must: Hold the Right to Work in the UK. Hold an enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one. Provide two professional, child-related references covering the last two yearsWhy Work With Us? Competitive daily rate based on experience. Join a supportive and friendly team with excellent opportunities for professional development. Make a real difference in the lives of students with complex needs in a rewarding and fulfilling role. Gain valuable experience within a specialist educational setting.If you're passionate about supporting students with PMLD and complex needs in Wakefield, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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 pass all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching 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. IND-SEN IND-TA

Lead Employability Tutor Location: West Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Batley, Halifax) Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time or Part-time The Opportunity Are you an experienced Lead Employability Tutor with a strong background in government-funded employability programmes? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Employability and Skills provision across West Yorkshire. You will combine high-quality learner delivery with responsibility for programme coordination, helping learners build the confidence, skills and experience they need to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further training. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of programme delivery, learner progress and day-to-day operations, while remaining hands-on with learners. About the Organisation The organisation delivers adult learning, employability and skills programmes designed to create clear pathways into sustainable employment and further development. Its approach combines employability training, employer engagement, practical experience and progression support, helping learners move from initial engagement through to employment or further learning. With approximately 10 learners starting each month and further programme growth anticipated, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in developing learner outcomes across West Yorkshire. The Role As a Lead Employability Tutor, you will deliver high-quality employability training while taking ownership of the effective running of programmes. You will work closely with learners, employers, referral partners and other delivery professionals to ensure learners remain engaged, make progress and achieve positive outcomes. Key responsibilities will include: • Delivering engaging employability, confidence-building and workplace-readiness sessions., • Managing learner engagement, attendance, retention and progression., • Supporting learner induction, initial assessment, ILPs and RARPA., • Taking ownership of day-to-day programme delivery and coordination., • Monitoring learner progress and providing appropriate interventions where required., • Working with employers and partners to create progression opportunities., • Preparing learners for work experience, employer engagement and interviews., • Supporting learners into employment, apprenticeships or further training., • Maintaining accurate learner records, evidence and programme documentation., • Working collaboratively with tutors, technical specialists and programme stakeholders., • Delivering Construction and/or Green Skills training where you have relevant experience., • Supporting programme quality, reporting and continuous improvement. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a confident, organised and learner-focused professional who can combine excellent classroom delivery with programme ownership. You will ideally have: • Strong experience delivering government-funded Employability programmes., • Proven experience as an Employability Tutor, Employability Practitioner or similar., • Confidence delivering engaging classroom-based learning., • Strong learner engagement, retention and progression skills., • The ability to manage programme activity and take ownership of outcomes., • Excellent organisation and time-management skills., • Experience supporting learners towards employment, apprenticeships or further training., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills., • A good understanding of safeguarding, Prevent and learner support requirements. Highly desirable: Experience delivering Construction, Retrofit or Green Skills programmes and/or previous programme management or coordination experience. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a growing Employability and Skills provision where your work will have a direct impact on learner success. The key measure of success will be your ability to keep learners engaged, support successful completion and help them progress into employment, apprenticeships or further training. With both full-time and part-time opportunities available, this role offers flexibility while the organisation continues to expand its programme delivery across West Yorkshire. Apply Now If you are an experienced Lead Employability Tutor with a passion for learner development and a strong background in government-funded employability provision, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career and help learners across West Yorkshire progress towards employment, apprenticeships and further training

Company Overview Temploy Connection Limited is a dedicated recruitment agency based in Manvers, Rotherham . We specialise in sourcing top talent across various industries, with a focus on providing personalised and friendly service to both our clients and candidates. Our mission is to connect the best professionals with organisations that value quality care and support. Summary We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team in the Wakefield area. This vital role involves providing compassionate support and assistance to adults with Autism, Learning Disabilties and Complex Needs. The Support Worker will play a key part in helping us deliver high-quality care aligned with our company's values. Responsibilities Deliver high quality 1:1 support tailored to meet the individual's care plan Build a consistent trusting and nurturing relationship helps that helps people thrive and flourish Support people with personal care, daily routines, meal preperation, general housekeeping duties as well as hobbies and interests in the local community Implement therapeutic strategies and behaviour support plans in line with trauma-informed practice Work closely with family members and other professionals to ensure a person- centred approach at all times Act as a positive role model promoting independence, confidence, self-esteem and consistent boundaries Provide accurate record-keeping, incident reports and safeguarding documentation. Qualifications Proven experience working with Adult or Young People with Complex Needs Knowledge of Safeguarding Legislation. Strong communication skills, patience and the ability to stay calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns, including evening & weekends Enhanced DBS check Valid driving license is preferred but not essential Call to Action If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Join us in providing exceptional support that truly matters—apply today to become part of our caring community. Apply Now

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) Area: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term Rate: £90 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School We are partnering with a fantastic specialist school in Wakefield that supports students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including autism, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student can thrive. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of SEN. Assist in the delivery of tailored learning to meet EHCP goals and individual needs. Support students with social and emotional development, as well as academic progress. Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to implement strategies and adaptations that support inclusive education. Foster a positive and supportive learning environment to help students engage with their learning.What We're Looking For: Experience working with students with SEN, ideally within a school setting. A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting children with additional needs. A passion for inclusive education and a commitment to helping children make progress. Ability to adapt teaching methods and support strategies to suit individual students. Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).To Be Eligible, 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.Why Work With Us? Competitive daily rate based on experience. Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development. Make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs. Long-term, stable role with potential for future opportunities.If you are an enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) looking for a rewarding role in Wakefield, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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 pass 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 their welfare. IND-SEN IND-TA

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for tutors in Wakefield! At Prospero, we work with local authorities to arrange 1:1 tuition for students accessing alternative provision. What will you be tutoring? The vast majority of our tuition referrals are for English and Maths. A lot of our students are working below expected age range, and the delivery of learning will be at a KS1 - KS3 level. Here's an example role we have available at the moment in Wakefield! Location: WF9, within the students home. Start Date: ASAP. End Date: Ongoing Hours: 10 hours per week Pay: GBP20 - GBP30 per hour. The Role: English and Maths tuition for a Year 10 student working below ARE. Expected delivery of knowledge: KS2 - KS3. Students SEN status is ADHD and ASD. Experience within this area is desired. When and where will you be tutoring? Our tuitions can be held in a number of places: Within schools Within public places Within students homes At all of the above locations, there will always be an appropriate adult present for your tuition sessions. This will be the students parent, carer, or guardian, meaning you'll never be left alone with a student. Our tuitions take place within school hours,9am-4pm, and our clients are very flexible on timings. When a role becomes available, well come to you as the tutor to set timings for when you'd like to take on the hours. What qualifications do you need? With our tuition roles, you do not need to be a qualified teacher. We usually ask that you have some form of higher education. We'd also expect candidates to have some prior experience within education; at least 4 months working in a school or educational setting. This could be as a teacher, teaching assistant, or in a pastoral or support role. How do I get started? To get started as a tutor, you'll need to register with Prospero Teaching! Our registration process is simple and can be broken down into a few steps: Complete our registration form. Have a short interview with one of our team members! Work through compliance to make sure we have all your required documents and vetting checks complete. Get started within a role! Our registration process ensures that we are following safer recruitment guidelines and safeguarding the students that we work with. Below are the minimum requirement documents you will need to get registered with us: Hold Right to Work within the UK (Please note, as a recruitment agency, we cannot register people with Sponsorship Visas). An enhanced DBS registered on the update service (recommended but not required, as you can apply for a DBS through us). References covering 2 years (a full 24 months) of employment, as well as references for any work that you've had with children or vulnerable adults within the last two yearsIf you're interested in the role - don't hesitate to apply! Job Post Code: WAKEFIELD-SEN

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker - Wakefield Area: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term Rate: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School We are collaborating with a well-established specialist school in Wakefield that supports students with a range of behavioural, emotional, and social challenges. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where students are supported to achieve their full potential. Working in partnership with a dedicated team of professionals, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people As a Behaviour Support Worker, You Will: Work 1:1 and in small groups with students to support behavioural and emotional needs. Implement and monitor behaviour management plans, providing consistent and clear expectations. Support students in developing social skills and emotional resilience. Assist in creating and maintaining a calm, structured classroom environment. Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support. What We're Looking For: Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviours and emotional difficulties. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and techniques. A passion for working with children and supporting their social, emotional, and academic development. Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous. To Be Eligible, You Must: Hold the 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. Why Work With Us? Competitive daily rate based on experience. Work in a positive and supportive team environment with excellent opportunities for professional development. Make a lasting impact on students' lives by supporting their emotional and academic growth. If you are a compassionate and dedicated Behaviour Support Worker looking to make a difference in the lives of students in Wakefield, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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. IND-SEN IND-TA