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Up to £33,066 + Excellent Benefits 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. One of the best environments in SEND Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted . Skill set requirements – • Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this, • Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils, • Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour, • Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old, • Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum, • Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise 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. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___ To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools ___. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Positive Behaviour Support Worker - £28,932.80 per annum (rising to £30,090.11 after successful completion of probation) - Croydon / South-East London Are you dedicated to making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges and helping them rebuild their lives? The Role We are looking for a committed and compassionate Positive Behaviour Support Worker to join our team at Quo Vadis Trust in South-East London. This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) where you will support adults facing mental health challenges, helping them engage in the recovery process and achieve their personal goals. Key Responsibilities • Manage and support a caseload of clients with various mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and substance misuse., • Develop and implement individual support plans with clear, achievable goals., • Work closely with clients to promote their recovery and independence., • Provide a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring the well-being of clients., • Assist clients with daily living tasks and help maintain their accommodation., • Complete client records accurately using our management system., • Work with external agencies and healthcare professionals to support clients., • Attend staff and client meetings, training, and development sessions., • Provide support to colleagues across our schemes when needed. About Our Company Quo Vadis Trust is a specialist housing charity in South-East London, providing support to individuals with mental health conditions and behaviours that challenge. We believe in promoting recovery, maximising independence, and building community. Our team works with around 200 clients, supporting them in their homes and through recovery-focused services. We value dignity, excellence, respect, integrity, and kindness. The Benefits • Full-time hours, with a flexible shift pattern that includes occasional night shifts., • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on clients’ lives and contribute to their recovery journey., • Regular training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role., • A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued. The Person You are dedicated to helping people and have experience in supporting individuals with mental health challenges. You are compassionate, patient, and resilient, and you can stay calm in difficult situations. You also have: • Experience working with mental health conditions or other support environments., • Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing, and homelessness., • Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients., • A proactive approach and the ability to work independently., • Flexibility and adaptability to meet clients’ needs. What’s Next If you’re ready to take on a rewarding and meaningful role, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ now to submit your application, and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Let’s work together to support individuals in their journey to recovery. We look forward to hearing from you!

Classroom Teacher Key Stage 1 Year 2 Class Warlingham Park Prep School Salary: Inspired Learning Group scale Start date: September 2026 One year full time contract, running from September 2026 to July 2027 Warlingham Park School is seeking to appoint an energetic, highly motivated Key Stage 1 Class Teacher who is passionate about outstanding earning and teaching. We would like to hear from team players who will bring a genuine love of education and a commitment to pupil wellbeing and wider school life. It is an exciting time to join the school as our numbers and reputation continue to grow. We are looking for qualified teachers with QTS who have experience of working within the KS1 curriculum. The successful teacher will show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating child-centered learning environment. Teachers should be committed to ongoing school improvement and feel comfortable in a climate of change and innovative development. Teachers at Warlingham Park are expected to contribute to the co-curricular programme of activities We welcome applications from experienced or newly qualified teachers. Based in Warlingham, Surrey, Warlingham Park Preparatory School is a truly inclusive, co-educational independent school for children aged 6 months to 11 years. Here, you will find a unique family feel and small classes, plus a team of teachers that provide a tailored education to each child in a nurturing, respectful environment that promotes excellence in learning, and with an emphasis on high level pastoral care. Our curriculum includes creative and performing arts, modern languages and forest school and we offer a wide range of after school activities to all pupils from Reception to Year 6. We would like to hear from you if you: • Are a qualified teacher who has completed appropriate QTS teacher training, • Are confident in teaching a broad range of subjects within the KS1 curriculum., • Are able to provide an inclusive learning environment to suit all pupils, • Are willing to work with the school SENDCo to support pupils’ needs, • Are able to commit to and share the school’s values., • Are able to meet all of the DfE Teachers’ standards, • Are dynamic, self-motivated and flexible, • Have high expectations of all pupils’ attainment, progress and behaviour, • Have strong digital skills – for enhancing learning and work efficiency, • Have a personal philosophy of teaching which reflects our approach, • Work effectively as part of a team, building positive relationships with colleagues, • Plan effectively and are sensitive to the learning needs of pupils of different abilities, • Regularly assesses pupils’ work formally and informally, using Assessment for Learning strategies, • Are approachable and confident in dealings with pupils’ parents and external agencies, • Have good administration skills, • Have good class management skills, • Are enthusiastic, innovative and creative with a commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school All staff at Warlingham Park work well together towards the schools shared goals. As a teacher at Warlingham Park school you will be made to feel welcome in our school and will be supported by the Leadership team. In addition to playing an important role in a growing outstanding school that has an ambitious growth agenda, you will receive a competitive salary and annual salary review. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the leadership team. Warlingham Park School also offer additional benefits including; • Childcare fee discount, • A stakeholder Pension scheme, • Home cooked lunch every day, • Refer a friend scheme up to £750, • A comprehensive health cash plan, • Free parking, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets) For an informal chat about the role please do call Annie Ingrassia our Head, on 01883 626844. Please apply at Closing date for applications is Friday April 24th Interviews will take place on Friday May 1st. We may close this opportunity early, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Warlingham Park Preparatory School and Nursery is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Company Description We are a well-established Home-to-School transport firm, providing safe, reliable transport solutions for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are committed to high standards of safeguarding, compliance and excellent customer service. Role Description We are seeking an experienced Transport Officer to lead day-to-day operational delivery of Home-to-School transport services. You will manage route planning, employee/contractor performance, compliance, and continuous improvement activities to ensure safe, punctual, and cost-effective transport for pupils. This role carries a high level of responsibility and pressure. A suitable applicant must be able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities • Plan, review, and optimise pupil routes and vehicle schedules to meet demand and service level requirements., • Manage relationships with Schools, Local Authorities, monitoring performance and enforce contract standards., • Ensure all transport activity complies with statutory guidance, health & safety, safeguarding and SEND requirements., • Coordinate passenger risk assessments, behaviour support plans and escorting arrangements., • Report and investigate service incidents, complaints and delays; implement corrective actions and maintain accurate records., • Provide advice and liaison with schools, parents/carers, social care and other stakeholders., • Mentor and supervise junior transport staff and coordinate cover for absences. Essential: • Proven experience in transport operations, route planning or logistics, ideally in home-to-school or passenger transport., • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, SEND transport needs and relevant statutory guidance., • Excellent organisational, problem-solving and staff/contractor-management skills., • Competent with routing/planning software, MS Office (Excel) and transport management systems., • Good written and verbal communication; able to liaise with parents, schools and other stakeholders. What we offer • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)., • Pension, paid leave, and training opportunities., • A supportive team environment focused on safety and inclusion., • Opportunity to make a direct impact on children’s journeys and wellbeing. Please send a CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability to , quoting “Senior Transport Officer” in the subject line. Application deadline: 15/05/2026. Shortlisting will begin as applications are received.

Special Needs Educator We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join a welcoming special school in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed SEN Teacher to make a real impact working with pupils with ASD and challenging behaviour in a supportive and structured environment. As a Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to meet the needs of students with autism and behavioural needs. The successful Teacher will work closely with support staff, therapists, and senior leaders to provide a consistent and nurturing approach that supports both academic and emotional development. Key Responsibilities: • Plan and deliver creative lessons as an SEN Teacher for students with ASD and challenging behaviour, • Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs, • Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development, • Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and pastoral teams, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, • Experience or strong interest in working within a special school setting, • Understanding of ASD and challenging behaviour, • Strong behaviour management and communication skills, • Passion for education and training and supporting you...

We are looking for a committed and compassionate Positive Behaviour Support Worker to join our team at Quo Vadis Trust in South-East London. Positive Behaviour Support Worker - £28,932. Quo Vadis Trust is a specialist housing charity in South-East London, providing support to individuals with menta

Are you a Geography Teacher ready to take the next step, or an established 2iC looking for a fresh challenge with real impact? Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving secondary school asSecond in Charge of Geography, playing a key role in shaping both curriculum and outcomes. Youll teach across KS3 and KS4, with the potential to contribute at KS5, while supporting the Head of Department in driving standards, developing schemes of work and mentoring colleagues. This is a role where your voice matters - ideal for someone looking to step into leadership or expand their current responsibility. Why this school stands out: • A strong culture ofkindness, respect and inclusivity, where staff and students feel valued, • Clear commitment tostaff development, with a bespoke CPD programme and genuine progression opportunities, • A calm, purposeful learning environment withexcellent student behaviour, • A values-driven ethos that promotesdiversity, wellbeing and aspiration, • A collaborative staff team with a real sense ofcommunity and shared purpose, • Support the Head of Department inleading and developing the Geography curriculum, • Deliver consistentlyhigh-quality teachingacross KS3KS4 (and potentially KS5), • Contribute toraising attainment and progressacross the department, • Mentor and support colleagues, including early career teachers, • Help lead onfieldwork, trips and enrichment opportunities

Business & Economics Head of Department Enfield September 2026 A high-achieving secondary school with sixth form in Enfield is seeking an experienced and visionary Business & Economics Head of Department to lead their thriving faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Business & Economics HoD role within a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, offering an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious middle leader to shape, develop, and drive a high-performing department within a school that places academic excellence and staff development at the very heart of everything it does. About the School This Enfield secondary school and sixth form has cultivated a strong reputation for academic rigour, purposeful teaching, and a genuinely aspirational culture. The Business and Economics faculty delivers an engaging, real-world curriculum across KS4 and KS5, with strong GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC outcomes underpinned by structured, evidence-based classroom practice. Behaviour is managed through clear, consistent whole-school systems that allow teachers and leaders to focus on what matters most - outstanding learning and meaningful pupil progress. Leadership development is actively encouraged, and the school has a strong track record of retaining and progressing talented middle leaders into senior roles. What the School Offers A well-established Business & Economics HoD role with full departmental autonomy and SLT backing Structured CPD programme with clear pathways into senior leadership Robust behaviour policy with strong pastoral and middle leadership support structures Collaborative faculty planning with a commitment to purposeful and manageable workloads A high-performing school community with strong employer links, industry partnerships, and sixth form provision The Role As Business & Economics Head of Department , you will take full responsibility for the leadership, management, and continued development of the faculty. You will oversee curriculum planning and sequencing across KS4 and KS5, lead on assessment, data analysis, and intervention strategies, and line manage and develop colleagues within the department. You will model outstanding classroom practice, contribute to whole-school improvement priorities, and build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and external partners. Driving enrichment provision - including enterprise competitions, Young Enterprise partnerships, and university economics programmes - will be a key part of your leadership vision as Business & Economics HoD . What the School is Looking For This permanent Business & Economics Head of Department position is best suited to candidates who: Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Possess a strong academic background - a 2:1 degree or above in Business, Economics, or a closely related discipline from a reputable university, ideally Russell Group Can demonstrate a substantial and successful track record of secondary Business and/or Economics teaching within a UK school, with clear evidence of strong pupil outcomes at KS4 and KS5 Have proven experience of middle leadership - including curriculum development, staff management, and driving departmental improvement Show a clear strategic vision for Business and Economics education and the ability to translate that vision into measurable outcomes Are confident operating at the interface of classroom practice and whole-school leadership Are legally entitled to work in the UK - the school is unable to provide visa sponsorship This is a senior leadership role. Candidates without proven UK secondary teaching experience and demonstrable middle leadership responsibility will not be considered. Salary & Contract Outer London MPS: £37,870 to £50,474, with UPS up to £56,154. A TLR1 is attached to reflect the full head of department responsibilities. Exact value confirmed on application. If you are an ambitious and experienced Business & Economics Head of Department seeking a permanent Secondary and Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity within a high-performing Enfield school, this is an outstanding platform for your next career move. We welcome applications from driven, academically strong leaders ready to make a lasting and meaningful impact. Ribbons & Reeves is one of London's leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping teachers secure long-term and permanent roles like this Business & Economics HoD position in Enfield. For more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today - we're here to support your next step. Business & Economics HoD | September 2026 | INDTEACHc272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

A leading education recruitment agency in Banstead is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Sports Specialist to support young people with special needs in a school setting. You will work closely with the PE department and need experience in managing challenging behaviour along with a passion for sports.