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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Manor Wood School, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8AG Salary: £23,638.00 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: December 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you want to be part of a warm, committed team who change lives through education, nurture and support? Manor Wood School is looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our fantastic staff team. This is a brilliant opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children with additional needs — every single day. If you’re energetic, compassionate and ready for a rewarding challenge, we’d love to meet you! About the Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers to support individual pupils and small groups, helping them access learning, grow in confidence and achieve their goals. You’ll be a vital part of the classroom, offering hands-on support, encouragement and positive role modelling. You’ll build strong relationships, promote independence, support emotional wellbeing, and help create a positive learning environment where every child feels valued, understood and inspired. This is a role full of variety, purpose and joy — no two days are ever the same! Key Responsibilities: • Supporting individual pupils and small groups across the curriculum, • Helping deliver personalised learning and behaviour support programmes, • Preparing resources and equipment, • Recording pupil progress and important information, • Encouraging positive behaviour, social skills and self-esteem, • Supervising pupils throughout the school day, including lunchtime, • Joining external trips and educational visits, • Supporting classroom organisation and displays, • Attending training, meetings and contributing to whole-school improvement Who we are looking for Experience and Skills: • GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English & Maths, • Basic IT skills, • A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude, • Able to build strong, supportive relationships with children, • Confident, resilient and proactive, • Strong communication and negotiation skills, • High expectations for pupil progress and behaviour Our new Acorn School – Manor Wood School in, Bishopsworth, Bristol has a capacity for 80 pupils and opened in May 2025. The school is a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH. We are proud to provide a supportive yet challenging learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to develop their full potential – whether academically, vocationally, in sports, or through personal achievements. As an inclusive school, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to each child’s unique needs. This personalised approach enables every pupil to progress at their own pace while building the skills and confidence to meet future challenges. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contribution, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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

Role Overview: Join Busy Bees as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Bristol Portishead Were looking for a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our Good rated nursery in Portishead. Youll play a key role in supporting childrens learning and development in a caring, engaging environment. Why Busy Bees? As the UKs leading nursery group, with nearly 400 sites, were committed to giving every child the best start in life and that starts with you. Our Portishead nursery features a dedicated, long-standing team and a strong community feel, with great transport links and free staff parking. What Youll Get: * Competitive salary * Up to 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) * Your birthday off * 50% childcare discount * Career development & training opportunities * Hive platform with retail discounts & wellbeing resources * Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus * Cycle to Work scheme, private medical options & pension access Youll also be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum and have the chance to get involved in charitable initiatives through our partnership with BBC Children in Need. Apply now and become part of a team that puts children and its people first. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education