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Up to £28,347 + excellent benefits Please note that, due to the needs of the school, this role may involve working with both Primary and Secondary-aged pupils. Our Teaching Assistants 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. Check out this video on what life as a _at Witherslack Group is like! 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 Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. 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. Westmorland School is highly regarded for the quality of its specialist provision, consistently earning praise from parents, professionals and Ofsted. With dedicated primary and secondary campuses, the school delivers highly personalised educational experiences tailored to the diverse needs of its pupils. Through specialist learning environments and individualised support, Westmorland enables pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Complex Needs, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to access a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum. The school’s sustained growth, strong external recognition and positive outcomes reflect the impact of its inclusive and nurturing approach. Across both campuses, Westmorland is committed to ensuring every child receives an outstanding education that builds on their strengths, supports their individual needs and raises aspirations. Through specialist expertise, innovative practice and a strong commitment to inclusion, the school empowers pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally, preparing them successfully for the next stage of their education and beyond. 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 _, • 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 _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) 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 Teaching Assistant, 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, • Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training, • Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives, • Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists 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. 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We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7AX Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm Salary: £23,638 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: October 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role At Waterloo Lodge School, we're looking for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our incredible team. Whether you're already working in education, care, youth work, coaching, mental health support, or you're looking to start a rewarding new career, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Every day, you'll help students with social, emotional and mental health needs overcome barriers, build confidence, achieve meaningful progress and realise their potential. No two days are ever the same. One moment you could be supporting learning in the classroom, the next you might be helping with outdoor learning, enrichment activities, life skills development or educational visits. This is far more than a classroom support role. It's an opportunity to be a positive role model, build life-changing relationships, and help young people believe in themselves again. What you will be doing • Supporting students in the classroom, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis, • Building positive, trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued and ready to learn, • Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning experiences, • Encouraging students' independence, confidence, communication and social development, • Supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through a calm and consistent approach, • Assisting with enrichment activities, outdoor learning, educational visits and life skills opportunities, • Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements, no matter how big or small What you will bring • GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • The ability to stay calm and positive in challenging situations, • A flexible and proactive attitude, • Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is beneficial but not essential, • A genuine passion for helping students succeed and thrive About Us Waterloo Lodge School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 17, catering primarily for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), many of whom may also have additional complex needs. We support students from Lancashire and the surrounding areas. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide a safe, supportive and structured learning environment that enables every student to achieve their full potential. We are committed to nurturing each young person’s individual strengths and aspirations, supporting their independence, social and personal development. We pride ourselves on helping students build confidence, resilience and independence, encouraging them to take pride in their achievements and to develop the skills they need for the next stage of their education and future life. Socially, we support our students to develop a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live and to participate in it with confidence and respect. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

Description Location: UK Remote Salary: £36.5k - £46.5k per annum Department: Engineering Reports To: Engineering Manager Direct Reports: 0 Working pattern: Full time, 9am-5.30pm Kooth is on a mission to remove the barriers that prevent people from accessing the mental health support they need. As the UK’s longest-established digital mental health provider, we create welcoming, accessible spaces where young people can access personalised, effective support in a safe and anonymous way. Our early-intervention approach empowers young people aged 10–25 to build resilience, access timely support, and lead fulfilling lives. Today, Kooth’s products are available to over 18 million people across the UK and US, connecting them with qualified counsellors and a range of wellbeing resources when they need support. Our culture is grounded in our values — Alongside You, Flexible, Compassionate, Committed, and Safe — which guide how we support young people, collaborate as a team, and create solutions that meet communities where they are. You’ll be joining at an exciting time as we continue to grow our product-led strategy and expand access to digital mental health support through Soluna, our innovative behavioural health service for young people. About the Role This is a chance to apply your talents to the youth mental health crisis, and to grow as an engineer while you do it. As a Full-Stack Software Engineer I, despite being at the start of your engineering career, you'll be a meaningful contributor to your squad from the start: building features across the whole stack, learning alongside more senior colleagues, and making a real difference to Kooth's product and business goals. It's an exciting time to join: our new platform has been rebuilt from the ground up on modern tech, ready to support many more young people worldwide in 2027, with plenty of interesting problems still to solve together. What you’ll be doing • Designing and building RESTful Node APIs, React frontends and/or React Native mobile apps., • Regularly releasing working software, using trunk-based development, automated test suites, and infrastructure-as-code principles., • Incorporating requirements such as performance, resilience, observability, maintainability, security and accessibility., • Collaborating with other disciplines, building effective working relationships., • With your team, achieving a shared understanding of user needs, Kooth commercial and operational goals., • Deepening knowledge of industry trends and best practices in software engineering, continuous integration, application design & architecture through pair/mob programming and other knowledge sharing approaches., • Shadowing the out-of-hours on-call response rota. Requirements Key Skills • Enthusiasm for software engineering, across the whole stack, • A strong problem-solving attitude and willingness to contribute to technical decisions, • Some knowledge of Javascript or Typescript, and of database technologies such as PostgreSQL and experience in delivering a web or native mobile application, • A quality mindset, understanding what it means to ship maintainable, well-tested code., • Focus on pragmatic delivery, able to take ownership appropriately, • Understanding of the benefits of agile processes, data-informed development, and reliability, • Strong communication skills, builds great colleague relationships across disciplines Nice to have • Web or mobile application development experience using React or React Native, • Experience with rapid application development techniques such as trunk-based development, automated testing at all levels and infrastructure-as-code., • An awareness and curiosity about application design and architecture patterns, • Worked in a cloud native environment like GCP or AWS with Kubernetes Benefits • Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays., • Financial Security: Secure your financial future with our pension contributions., • Health and Well-being: Prioritize your health and well-being with our comprehensive AXA Health Insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The EAP offers 24/7 telephone mental health support and access to GP consultations, ensuring your mental and physical health are taken care of., • Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind knowing that you're covered with life assurance, providing up to four times your annual salary to your loved ones in the unfortunate event of your passing., • Flexible Working: Embrace the flexibility of hybrid/remote working, allowing you to create a work-life balance that suits your needs and maximizes your productivity., • Lifestyle Benefits: Participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme, promoting a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle, and take advantage of our Incapacity Income Protection to safeguard your financial stability in case of unforeseen circumstances. At Kooth, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and embraces the unique contributions of every individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Our dedication to creating a fair and unbiased environment is reflected in all aspects of our recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. We strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, where every employee is treated with respect and dignity. Request for Reasonable Adjustments: We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants and employees with disabilities or individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process, interviews, or job-related tasks. If you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure your equal participation in our recruitment process, please inform our Human Resources team. Your openness will allow us to work together to provide appropriate accommodations and ensure a fair and accessible application and employment experience for everyone. Kooth plc is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. This will include a DBS check.

SEN Support Worker (Autism & Complex Needs) \n Location: Chorley area, Lancashire (easily accessible via local transport links) \n School Type: Mainstream Primary School (Supporting pupils with Autism / ASC and Special Educational Needs) \n Contract Type: Long-Term Supply to Permanent (ASAP Start) \n Pay Rate: £95 - £105 per day (Dependent on experience) \n Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (School hours) \n About the School \n We are looking for compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Workers to join a vibrant mainstream primary school based in the Chorley area. This inclusive setting prides itself on fostering an accessible, supportive, and stimulating environment where pupils aged 4-11 with a range of additional needs-including Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and moderate learning difficulties successfully integrated into mainstream classrooms while receiving the targeted interventions they need to thrive. \n The school champion a holistic, person-centred approach, ensuring every child is supported to access the national curriculum, build meaningful social connections, and develop independence within a busy school community. \n The Role \n As an SEN Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting class teachers and inclusion leads with the daily learning, integration, and development of students with SEN. Because many pupils experience sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or communication barriers, you will help deliver tailored intervention strategies, emotional regulation support, and adapted learning activities both within the classroom and during small-group withdrawal sessions. \n Your goal is to provide a nurturing, reassuring presence that bridges the gap between mainstream classroom expectations and individual pupil needs, ensuring students feel secure, valued, and empowered throughout their school day. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • 1:1 and Small Group Support: Assist pupils with autism and additional needs during core academic lessons, creative tasks, and social transition periods.\n, • Inclusion & Differentiation: Adapt learning materials and classroom environments under teacher guidance to ensure accessibility for pupils with neurodiversity or learning difficulties.\n, • Communication & Engagement: Utilise alternative communication methods (such as PECS, visual timetables, or social stories) to support students with non-verbal or limited communication skills and ease transitions.\n, • Emotional Regulation & Well being: Support the delivery of sensory circuits, safe spaces, and emotional regulation strategies to help students manage anxiety and sensory overload.\n, • Safeguarding: Maintain a vigilant approach to safeguarding and pupil welfare in line with school policies and statutory guidelines.\n\n Candidate Requirements \n\n • Experience: Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs, specifically Autism (ASC), ADHD, or learning difficulties within an educational or care setting (experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Support Worker is ideal).\n, • Attributes: High levels of empathy, patience, resilience, and a genuinely positive, inclusive mindset.\n, • Skills: A practical, collaborative approach with a strong understanding of how to foster inclusion and independence in a mainstream environment.\n, • Vetting: Must hold a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one immediately).\n\n How to Apply \n If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with SEN in a mainstream primary setting in Chorley, apply ASAP by submitting your CV or contacting or calling to find out more.

SEN Support Worker (Autism & PMLD) \n\n • \n Location: Chorley area, Lancashire (easily accessible via local transport links) \n • \n School Type: Special Educational Needs (SEN) School (Supporting pupils with Autism / ASC and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties - PMLD) \n • \n Contract Type: Long-Term Supply to Permanent (ASAP Start) \n • \n Pay Rate: £95 - £120 per day (Dependent on experience) \n • \n Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (School hours) \n\n About the School \n We are looking for compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Workers to join an outstanding Special Educational Needs (SEN) school based in the Chorley area. This specialist setting provides a safe, highly tailored, and stimulating learning environment for children and young people aged 3-19 who have a range of complex needs, including Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). \n The school prides itself on a holistic, person-centred approach, ensuring every pupil is supported to reach their full potential, develop independence, and experience joy in their learning journey. \n The Role \n As an SEN Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting teachers and therapists with the daily care, learning, and development of students. Because many pupils have specialised communication needs or physical disabilities, you will help deliver tailored sensory integration, communication therapies, and personal care routines. \n Your goal is to provide a nurturing, reassuring presence that ensures students feel secure, valued, and empowered throughout their school day. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • \n 1:1 and Small Group Support: Assist pupils with autism and PMLD during academic, creative, and physical/sensory activities. \n • \n Personal Care & Medical Support: Assist students with personal care routines, manual handling, feeding, and medical needs as required (full training provided). \n • \n Communication & Engagement: Utilize alternative communication methods (such as PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables) to support students with non-verbal or limited communication skills. \n • \n Sensory & Therapeutic Activities: Support the delivery of sensory circuits, hydrotherapy, and specialised therapy sessions designed to aid physical and emotional regulation. \n • \n Safeguarding: Maintain a vigilant approach to safeguarding and pupil welfare in line with school policies and statutory guidelines. \n\n Candidate Requirements \n\n • \n Experience: Previous experience supporting children or adults with Special Educational Needs, specifically Autism (ASC), PMLD, complex medical needs, or physical disabilities (experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, or Support Worker is ideal). \n • \n Attributes: High levels of empathy, patience, resilience, and a genuinely caring nature. \n • \n Skills: A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn specialised care techniques (such as manual handling and medical administration). \n • \n Vetting: Must hold a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one immediately). \n\n How to Apply \n If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with complex needs in Chorley, apply ASAP by submitting your CV or contacting or call to find out more.

Primary Pastoral Support Worker (Alternative Provision) \n Location: Leyland area, Lancashire (easily accessible via the M6 and local transport) \n Provision Type: Primary Alternative Provision / Specialist SEMH Provision (Key Stage 1 & 2) \n Contract Type: Long-Term Supply / Temp-to-Perm (ASAP Start) \n Pay Rate: £95 - £125 per day \n About Tradewind Recruitment & The Provision \n Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (School hours) \n Tradewind Recruitment is working alongside a dedicated Primary Alternative Provision in the Leyland area to find an empathetic and driven Pastoral Support Worker. This specialist setting caters to primary-aged children (Key Stages 1 and 2) who have been excluded from mainstream education or require targeted Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support. \n As a leading education recruitment agency, Tradewind is committed to supporting your career, offering exceptional local expertise, competitive pay, and access to free accredited professional development (CPD). \n The Role \n In this vital pastoral role, you will work closely with primary school-aged pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis. Many of these young learners experience early childhood trauma, anxiety, or behavioural challenges. \n Your goal is to act as a anchor and positive mentor, helping children regulate their emotions, build social skills, and safely reintegrate into engaging learning activities. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • \n Pastoral Care & Mentoring: Provide daily emotional support, check-ins, and mentoring to vulnerable primary pupils. \n • \n Behavior Management: Utilize positive behavior support strategies, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic approaches tailored to young children. \n • \n Engagement & Activity Support: Assist teaching staff in delivering alternative, creative, and life-skills-based primary curriculums. \n • \n Safeguarding: Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with school policies and statutory guidelines (KCSIE). \n • \n Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open communication lines with teaching staff, agency consultants, and where appropriate, parents/carers. \n\n Candidate Requirements \n\n • \n Experience: Previous experience supporting primary-aged children, specifically those with SEMH, challenging behavior, or trauma backgrounds (experience within a PRU, AP, or SEND primary school is highly desirable). \n • \n Attributes: Resilience, boundless patience, empathy, and a calm, nurturing approach under pressure. \n • \n Qualifications: Relevant childcare, youth work, or health and social care qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Youth Justice, or Psychology degrees) are a distinct advantage. \n • \n Vetting: Must hold a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one through Tradewind). \n\n Why Register with Tradewind? \n\n • \n Top-tier pay rates through PAYE. \n • \n Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses and webinars via our partnership with The National College. \n • \n Dedicated local consultants based in the Preston office who understand the Lancashire education market. \n • \n Generous referral schemes and ongoing career support. \n\n Click Apply Now \n If you are ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young learners in Leyland, apply ASAP by submitting your CV to or call for Christina on

SEN Teaching Assistant \n\n • Location: Chorley area, Lancashire (easily accessible via local transport links)\n, • School Type: Mainstream Primary School (Supporting an individual pupil with Autism / ASC and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties within an inclusive classroom)\n, • Contract Type: Long-Term Supply (ASAP Start)\n, • Pay Rate: £92.56 - £100 per day (Dependent on experience)\n, • Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (School hours)\n\n About the School \n We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEN Support Worker to join a welcoming mainstream primary school based in the Chorley area. \n The school is deeply committed to inclusive education, ensuring that every child regardless of their level of need is fully integrated into the school community, feels valued, and is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. \n The Role \n Working on a 1:1 basis, you will provide dedicated support to a primary-aged pupil with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) within a mainstream classroom environment. \n You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external therapists to adapt learning materials, manage sensory needs, and facilitate positive social interactions with peers. Your goal is to create a safe, reassuring, and stimulating environment that empowers the student to access the curriculum and enjoy their school day. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • 1:1 In-Class Support: Assist the pupil with autism and PMLD throughout lessons, adapting classroom activities to suit their individual learning pace and style.\n, • Personal Care & Medical Support: Support the student with personal care routines, manual handling, feeding, and any specific medical needs as required (full training provided).\n, • Communication & Engagement: Implement alternative and augmentative communication methods (such as PECS, Makaton, or visual schedules) to help the student express their needs and understand daily routines.\n, • Sensory & Emotional Regulation: Help deliver sensory integration strategies, movement breaks, and emotional regulation techniques to keep the pupil calm and focused.\n, • Peer Inclusion: Foster positive relationships and encouraging social interaction between the pupil and their mainstream peers during class time and playtimes.\n, • Safeguarding: Maintain a vigilant approach to safeguarding and pupil welfare in line with school policies and statutory guidelines.\n\n Candidate Requirements \n\n • Experience: Previous experience supporting children or adults with Special Educational Needs, specifically Autism (ASC), PMLD, complex medical needs, or physical disabilities (experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, or Support Worker is ideal). Experience within a school setting is a plus.\n, • Attributes: High levels of empathy, patience, resilience, flexibility, and a genuinely caring nature.\n, • Skills: A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn specialised care techniques (such as manual handling and medical administration) and adapt to a busy mainstream classroom environment.\n, • Vetting: Must hold a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one immediately).\n\n How to Apply \n If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a lasting impact on the life of a pupil with complex needs in a mainstream primary setting in Chorley, apply ASAP by submitting your CV or contacting

Are you ready to step into a role where leadership means something - to your team, your service and the children you support? As Mental Health Support Team (MHST). You will help shape and drive a service that is As Clinical Operations Manager, in our Central & West Lancashire service you will be part of a passionate local leadership team delivering early mental health support to children, young people and families through our Mental Health Support Team (MHST). You will help shape and drive a service that is values led, evidence based and focused on outcomes that matter. Working closely with the Service Manager, you will lead on clinical quality, supervision and governance, ensuring that everything we deliver is safe, consistent and impactful. You will support the service to grow and evolve, mentoring practitioners, managing risk and holding high standards across the board. You will be a visible, trusted figure within your team and with our partners. You will provide clinical leadership, support whole school approaches and play a key role in developing our workforce, including trainees and supervisors. You will also contribute to audits, performance reviews and service development, acting as a catalyst for positive change. This is for leaders who believe in people. If you care about doing things right, bringing others with you and building something that matters, let`s talk. Are you known for bringing calm, structure and a grounded and confident clinical voice when it is most needed? You are someone who brings experience, empathy and clarity to your leadership. You know how to balance compassion with accountability, and you care deeply about doing things well. You stay calm under pressure, think clearly in complex situations and lead in a way that helps others feel safe, supported and confident. Most of all, you believe in the impact of early help and in leading services that young people can truly rely on. You will need: • A core professional qualification in mental health such as nursing, social work or psychology, • Postgraduate training in CBT or a willingness to complete it, • At least three years of experience in community services for children and young people, • Senior level experience working with emotional wellbeing or mental health needs, • Experience providing clinical supervision and leadership within a team, • Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience, • Excellent communication, risk management and organisational skills, • A values driven approach to building relationships across teams and agencies, • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle or alternative arrangements if you are unable to drive You might also bring experience in training, education settings or leading service improvement, which will give you a strong head start in the role. This is leadership that matters. And it needs someone like you. Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks. We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post. We offer a range of benefits including: • 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata), • Life assurance at 2 x basic salary, • Competitive contributory pension scheme, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service, • Enhanced sick pay, • Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression, • Annual salary review Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people! Closing Date: 04.10.2026 Interview Date: 19.10.2026 #CompBloom #J-18808-Ljbffr

SEN Teaching Assistant Salary £12.87 - £14.03 p/hr (actual pay: £22,996 to £25,068) Contract : Permanent, Full-Time Term Time Only Location: Leyland, Lancashire Hours: 40 Hours per week We are currently seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join an independent day school in Lancashire providing specialist education for young people aged 9-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH). The role: Teaching Assistants support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child. Key duties: Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities. Provide meaningful feedback on pupil attainment and progress. Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting pupils' progress according to the school's policies to monitor and foster pupils' progress in all areas of learning. Support positive behaviour and concentration levels of the children and adapt own behaviour and responses to any change or escalations in behaviour of the children. Promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development and British values within the PSHE policy across the whole school. Promote pupils' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being through the whole Curriculum. Experience and Skills required: Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting Undertake Team Teach certification within probation period is essential Full UK driving licence as there is a requirement to transport pupils to and from school and engage in off-site enrichment activities which requires transportation Willingness to work towards L3 Teaching Assistant award or equivalent is desirable GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures. Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual Be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs TPBN1_UKTJ

About the job Team Leader Childrens Residential Care.Team Leader Childrens Residential Care (EBD).Up to £15 per hour + Enhancement for per sleep-in.We are seeking passionate and experienced.Homes provide safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments for children aged 717 with.As a Team Leader, you

Jobs for Humanity is dedicated to building an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we have dedicated this job posting to individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Ethnic Minority, and the Previously Incarcerated. If you identify with any of the following communities do not hesitate to register, even if you feel that this particular opportunity is not the right fit for you. Company Name: Colten Care Work less hours to do the stuff you love doing! Job Title: Family Liaison Officer Location: Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire Hours: 40 hours per week;Monday - Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Are you a Family Liaison Officer committed to improving the lives of children and young people? To assist in tackling underachievement by working in partnership with families, parents, carers, Local Authorities and pupils on roll at Waterloo Lodge School, to enable pupils to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning and participation. This includes monitoring attendance, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Local Authorities to support parents and carers ensuring their children attend school on time every day. The role may also include working with other professionals if there are other concerns and attending meetings based on a plan to support the child and family. The role will include the induction of new pupils to the school. Already experienced in an SEN or mainstream education environment, you will be forward thinking, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of mentoring, motivated by supporting families and helping every child to reach their potential. Waterloo Lodge is an Independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18, catering for children with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering children in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. Acorn Education & Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable children and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover JOB ID 195201 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Thrive Leyland Meadows in Leyland is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our flexible supply team. You will provide safe, nurturing care for children aged 3 months to 5 years and support learning through play across indoor and outdoor environments.

Pfizer Care in Leyland, Lancashire is seeking a Team Leader in Children's Residential Care (EBD).You will lead a team of Residential Support Workers, support the Registered Manager, and ensure children aged 7-17 receive consistent, therapeutic care in a safe environment.The role demands Level 3 Dipl