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You can make a difference, be rewarded, and join our impact-driven community now - at Targeted Provision we change lives! Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing, and interviews are being arranged as applications come in. We will contact you with nearby tutoring work within 45 minutes drive of the advertised location and/or within 45 minutes of the postcode you provide us. We are working with Schools and Local Authorities in your area and are looking for Core Subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEND Tutors and Teachers like you to transform the lives of Young People with SEND and SEMH needs in your community! We are looking for SEND Tutors and Teachers with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners – take control of your teaching journey with us and work flexibly, creatively, and in a trauma-informed way to make a difference in your own life and the lives of the young people we support. • Competitive pay: £28 - £35 per hour, • Flexible working: In person, hybrid, and work from home teaching opportunities, • Flexible hours: Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule, • CPD and employee mentoring: TES CPD suite and professional mentor access, • SEND Support Team: Support to keep a team around you and the child, • Community and Company Events: Knowledge sharing and resources, • Referral Programme: Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals, • A Role with Purpose: Join a child-centred company committed to reimagining the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • Experience: 2+ years teaching experience, ideally working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or PMLD in a holistic and trauma-informed way, • Subjects: Familiarity teaching English, Maths, and/or Science, • Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), • Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references, • Location: You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs, • Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment, • Provide in person, online / remote, and hybridMaths, English, or Science tuition to children, teenagers, and young people with SEMH and SEND needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD, and other Additional Educational Needs, • Support pupils and students, ranging from KS1 - KS5 (as appropriate for your skills), referred by local authorities and schools by planning and delivering flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Plan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on student progress, • We are on a mission to raise the standard of education provided to young people with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties). We want you as part of our mission!, • Apply in less than 5 minutes via our mobile and browser optimised application form, • Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis - apply now and start making a difference!, • We welcome tutors from all backgrounds - our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiences, • We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people, • This position involves engaging with us on a self-employed basis, as and when opportunities arise Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor, • Ex-Teacher Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include: • Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), • Educational Psychologist (EP), • Inclusion Coordinator If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants.

Location: Staffordshire and Wolverhampton Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: Operations Director Immediate Start Date We are seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to join our senior management team, overseeing multiple complex services in a supported living environment. If you are someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a growing organisation with strong values, this is the role for you. • Team Leadership: Manage Service Coordinators across all five services, fostering a strong and effective team., • Operational Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day operations of services, ensuring the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care., • Care Planning: Collaborate with healthcare professionals, families, and clients to develop and implement tailored care plans., • Compliance and Quality: Ensure all services meet and exceed CQC standards, conducting regular audits to maintain governance., • Mentorship and Support: Lead, inspire, and mentor your team, fostering an engaging and nurturing work environment., • Collaboration: Work closely with senior management and clinical teams to ensure seamless service delivery., • Service Development: Contribute to business growth through relationship-building with commissioners, families, and stakeholders, and support the setup of new services., • Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in care quality through change implementation and innovation., • A minimum of 1 years’ experience in an operational role., • Experience of supported living, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, Dual Diagnosis., • Proven experience in managing people, developing businesses, meeting CQC requirements, and working within a multidisciplinary team., • A collaborative mindset with a desire to work as part of a team committed to achieving shared success., • Strong leadership skills focused on staff development, motivation, and excellence., • A passion for delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes for individuals., • Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment., • A full UK driving licence., • Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience, • Wellbeing Perks: Including virtual GP access, discounts, and exclusive offers, • Career Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and training, • Pension Scheme: Enrolment into a workplace pension, • Death-in-Service Benefit, • Growth Incentives: Be rewarded for contributing to the success of a growing organisation, • Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to making a difference If you’re ready to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support, we’d love to hear from you! For an informal chat, call us on 01952 781 111, or email _ to apply.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant – Full-TimeLocation: BlackburnStart Date: September We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive school community in Blackburn. This is a full-time position starting in September, ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential. Role Overview As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. You will play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all pupils feel supported and valued. Key Responsibilities • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN, • Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored learning activities, • Support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, • Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s policies, • Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and SENCO, • Support pupils’ social, emotional, and mental health development, • Assist with personal care where required, • Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (1-to-1 Support for Child with Autism) Location: Primary School, Blackburn Hours: 8:30 to 15:30 - Monday to Friday We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Blackburn as a 1-to-1 SEN Teaching Assistant. This Teaching Assistant position will be providing one-to-one support for a child with autism. This position will be supporting the child's development, communication and learning needs in and outside of the classroom. The child is non-verbal and has delayed development and visual impairment. The successful candidate must have experience with the Attention Autism approach and be confident in supporting the child's learning and development on a one-to-one basis. Required Experience and Skills: Proven experience working with children with autism, especially those with non-verbal communication and additional needs. Knowledge and experience of the Attention Autism approach. Ability to work independently with the child, adapting to their unique needs and providing emotional and educational support. Good understanding of how to support children with visual impairment and developmental delays. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the class teacher, other staff, and the child's family.Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification Experience in supporting children with autism, visual impairments, and delayed developmen...

A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. An inclusive SEND setting is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Autism Teaching Assistant with proven experience supporting

Support Worker Pay - £13.14 per hour Shift Pattern – Day, Night and Sleep Over Shift Patterns We are currently recruiting for experienced Support Worker’s to join our established healthcare agency and work within a range of complex care settings across the North West region. Within this role, you will deliver exceptional care and support centred on the unique needs of each individual and help support the achievement of positive outcomes for each service user. You will create a supportive, nurturing environment that enhances quality of life, helping people live independently while providing the appropriate level of care and support. About the Role – Enabling individuals to access a full range of activities Contributing to and following personcentred care plans Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks Completing key daily documentation accurately Administering and recording medication safely Supporting individuals with domestic tasks Providing a range of support tailored to service users’ needs Building and maintaining positive relationships with service users and their families Encouraging independent living skills where possible Requirements – Previous experience working with vulnerable adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities, or Mental Health conditions, preferably within residential or supported living environments. * Strong communication s...

Job Title:Occupational Therapist (Schools) Location: Darwen, Leyland, Preston (Lancashire) Salary: £33,612 to £40,289 pro rata (£28,874 £34,610 actual) depending on experience and qualifications Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a growing therapy team across a group of specialist SEN schools in the North West. These schools provide flexible day placements for children and young people aged 519 with communication needs, specific learning difficulties, autism, sensory needs, and associated barriers to learning. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen and embed the therapy provision across the schools, offering an exciting opportunity to shape and influence high?quality therapeutic support for pupils Key Responsibilities Work closely with the SENCo and wider therapy team to deliver high?quality therapy services across multiple SEN school sites. Collaborate with families and external agencies to ensure therapy is tailored to each childs needs. Carry out autonomous assessments for children with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, sensory processing differences, and attachment?related difficulties. Analyse and interpret assessment outcomes to recommend and deliver appropriate interventions. Support the development and review of individual care and development plans. Formulate, implement, and evaluate personalised occupational therapy treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning. Maintain accurate and professional written records in line with regulatory standards. Demonstrate strong competency in assessing children with complex needs, often where evidence may be conflicting or unclear. Experience & Qualifications Essential: Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Commitment to ongoing professional development Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist Experience working within multi?disciplinary and multi?agency environments Strong understanding of evidence?based approaches for supporting children with a range of needs Knowledge of autism, sensory needs, and attachment?related difficulties Desirable: Experience within CAMHS or ASC services Experience working in paediatric or special school settings Benefits Extensive training and professional development opportunities Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox (groceries, phone plans, dining, gym memberships and more) Cycle to Work and Car Scheme Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing, savings tools, and early pay access Enhanced annual leave Company sick pay Enhanced pension Life assurance 24/7 GP access for you and your household UK Health Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare costs (dental, optical, etc.) Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support Refer?a?Friend scheme (£1,000 bonus, terms apply) JBRP1_UKTJ

Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Hendon, Barnet - September 2026 Are you a bright, hard-working graduate looking to secure an Aspiring Educational Psychologist role in Hendon, Barnet? This specialist primary setting supports pupils aged 4-11 with Autism and associated communication needs, offering a creative, therapeutic and highly structured environment. Aspiring Educational Psychologist Benefits: £95 -105 per day PAYE Full-time, term-time only contract September 2026 start Excellent training provided, so no previous school experience is required Work closely with on-site Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists Based in Hendon, Barnet, ideal for graduates seeking hands-on SEND experience This Aspiring Educational Psychologist role is ideal for a top graduate considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy. As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist, you will support pupils with Autism, communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and access to an adapted curriculum. Pupils learning is closely linked to individual needs and EHCP outcomes, giving you valuable experience of targeted interventions and specialist support planning. The school reports that pupils make good progress through carefully sequenced learning pathways across reading, writing, maths and wider development. The successful Aspiring Educational Psychologist must be proactive, calm, resilient and confident working with children who require consistent routines and clear communication. Aspiring Educational Psychologist requirements: Strong degree from a reputable university Genuine interest in Autism, SEND, child development, psychology or therapy Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from teachers and therapists Hard-working, reflective and able to use initiative This Aspiring Educational Psychologist opportunity is suited to a graduate who wants meaningful long-term experience before further study or specialist training. Ribbons & Reeves are Londons leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Aspiring Educational Psychologist in Hendon, Barnet. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Aspiring Educational Psychologist role. INDSUP TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker for our client in the North West that specialises in providing high quality support to individuals with complex needs. This role will involve supporting an individual with a Learning Disabilities and Autism diagnosis that also ha

Occupational Therapist needed for SEN schools in the North West to provide therapy for children aged 5-19 with diverse needs, including autism and sensory issues.

Support Worker Precedo Healthcare are seeking passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our established team. You will be required to support people with learning disabilities, Autism, physical disabilities and mental health conditions either in their own homes or Supported Living Services. As a Support Worker, you will be a vital part of a person-centred team, helping individuals lead their most independent lives. Each day will be different, with your responsibilities including; • Ensuring Safety and Wellbeing: Help our clients stay safe, manage their medications and ensure their environment is clean and comfortable., • Support Daily Living: Assist with everything from personal care to helping clients develop new skills and engage in their favourite activities., • Empowering Independence: Encourage and support individuals to access the local community and enjoy the activities they are passionate about. Whats in it for you?: • Competitive pay rates, • Flexibility at your fingertips, • Weekly Pay, • Holiday Pay and Pension Scheme, • Block Bookings, • Variety of Shifts What we're looking for: • A minimum of 6 months UK experience as a Support Worker in the past 3 years, • Drivers are preferred, • You will have a passion for making a difference, • You will have a positive, caring and proactive attitude Important Information: Only candidates with an existing and unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered for this role. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful at this time. Our Commitment to You: Precedo Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or characteristics. We operate safer recruitment practices and are part of the Safer Jobs initiative. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Teaching Assistant (SEMH School) Location: Blackburn, Lancashire (UK) Start Date: September 2026 Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Full Academic Year) Schedule: Full-time, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only) Pay: £92.89 - £115.89 per day About Our School Tradewind are looking for a specialised SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to work within an SEMH school in Blackburn dedicated to providing a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment for pupils who face significant barriers to learning in mainstream education. Our team works hard to re-engage young people, build their self-esteem, and support their emotional and academic development. Tradewind are currently seeking dedicated, resilient, and empathetic Teaching Assistants to join a close-knit team for the upcoming academic year on a stable, 12-month contract. The Role & Responsibilities In an SEMH setting, your day-to-day role goes far beyond standard academic support. You will act as a mentor, role model, and consistent figure in our students' daily routines. 1:1 & Small Group Mentoring: Support pupils with complex SEMH needs, trauma backgrounds, or associated conditions such as ADHD and Autism. Behaviour Management: Implement positive behaviour strategies, utilising specialised de-escalation techniques to support students during periods of crisis. Academic Assistance: Help pupils engage with personalisation plans and access the curriculum at a pace that works for them. Collaborative Support: Work closely with class teachers, pastoral staff, and multi-agency professionals to ensure the wellbeing of every student. About You Working in an SEMH school is incredibly rewarding, but it requires a high level of personal resilience, patience, and emotional intelligence. Requirements: Resilience: The ability to remain calm, objective, and professional when faced with challenging or disruptive behaviour. Commitment: Consistency is vital for our pupils. You must be able to commit to a full-time, Monday-to-Friday schedule for the full 12 months. Background: Prior experience working with SEMH, SEND, or vulnerable youth (e.g., youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or mainstream SEN support) is highly advantageous. Compliance: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service is essential (or willingness to apply for one immediately). What We Offer Stability: A guaranteed 12-month contract spanning the full academic year. Professional Development: Access to continuous professional development (CPD) and certified training in positive handling and de-escalation (e.g., Team Teach). Supportive Culture: A welcoming team that values collaboration, peer support, and staff wellbeing. How to Apply If you have the passion, resilience, and dedication to make a real difference to vulnerable young people in Blackburn, we want to hear from you. Please click and apply to submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you are the perfect fit for our team c(url removed) or call (phone number removed)