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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. You’ll be joining Ashbrooke School, one of the leading SEN settings in the North East. A purpose-built school with specialist classrooms, extensive grounds and sporting facilities, plus a new purpose-built primary provision – Ashbrooke supports young people with ADHD, ASD, SEMH and SLCN and was recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. 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 ___ 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 ___ 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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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Our impressive Kids 1st Ashbrooke 108 place nursery features several rooms, each tailored to specific age groups and stages of development, with free-flow access to spacious, exciting outdoor areas which encourage children to explore and take safe risks in a supervised environment. With an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, our longstanding staff members who are highly qualified and are dedicated to give every child the best start in life.Bus service linking the city centre to just a 2-minute walk from the nearest stop, a 10-minute walk from the city centre, and complimentary onsite parking. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • 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

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff. Care Assistant Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home, North View Terrace, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 5NW £12.60 per hour Full and part time hours available - including Day and Night shifts Why work for us? We spend so much time at work don't we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let's have some fun while we're at work, support each other and work hard as a team. 94% of our employees told us in a recent staff survey that they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work. There's loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Pavillion all regardless of role. Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can 'feel' the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Pavillion is special and we're looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role. At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for: Your Mind and Body • Occupational sick pay after 12 month's service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period), • Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice), • Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare, • Additional compensation for overtime, • Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice, • Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform, • Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, • Life assurance, • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), • Complimentary meals during long shifts, • Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities including a Team Leader Development programme, • Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network, • Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month's service onwards, • First and foremost - we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives - let's support our colleagues too and have fun in the process, • We give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans, • Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day - let's get stuck in, • Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home, • Experience is not essential, as we will support you with all the training and support you'll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share, • Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. Job Reference: 223988 We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. Anenhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity. Job Segment: Nursing Home, Inspector, Part Time, Healthcare, Quality

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff. Bank Housekeeping Assistant Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home, North View Terrace, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear DH4 5NW £12.21 per hour Hours as and when required Why work for us? We spend so much time at work don't we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let's have some fun while we're at work, support each other and work hard as a team. There's loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction atPavillion Residential and Nursing Home for all regardless of role. Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can 'feel' the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team atPavillionis special and we're looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role. At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for: Your Mind and Body • Occupational sick pay after 12 month's service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period), • Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice), • Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare, • Additional compensation for overtime, • Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice, • Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform, • Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, • Life assurance, • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), • Complimentary meals during long shifts, • Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities, • Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network, • Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month's service onwards, • First and foremost - we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives - let's support our colleagues too and have fun in the process, • As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for providing a high quality housekeeping service, whilst showing care and commitment to having a positive impact on our residents' lives Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home. Experience is not essential, as we will help you with all the training and support you'll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share. Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach. You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve. We hope you feel you could be our next team member. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. Job Reference:224210 We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. Anenhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity. Job Segment: Nursing Home, Housekeeping, Inspector, Healthcare, Quality

Part-Time / Daily Cover TA Sunderland Area Position: Part-Time / Daily Cover Teaching Assistant (Specialist SEND) Location: Sunderland / Tyne Wear (willing to travel / driver essential) Hours: Flexible daily or part-week cover, term time Start date: Immediately Role overview This role offers flexibility and variety: providing daily cover across classes and support areas in a specialist setting for pupils aged 2 19 with complex needs (autism, SEMH, learning difficulties). You ll be stepping into established routines and helping to maintain calm, safe and inclusive environments. Key tasks Provide cover in classrooms or small groups as needed. Support pupils emotional control, behaviour and engagement in learning tasks. Use visual aids, sensory strategies and consistent routines to reduce anxiety. Assist with personal care, communication, mobility or therapy support if required. Work in tandem with staff to ensure seamless transition and consistency. Candidate profile Experience (or genuine commitment) working with pupils with SEND is desirable. Calm, patient, adaptable and willing to cover diverse classes and needs. Must hold a driving licence and have access to a car; comfortable travelling between sites. Enhanced DBS (child adult) or willingness to obtain. Why join us? Gain exposure to a wide range of SEND settings and pupil profiles. Build experience in specialist practice, behaviour support and inclusive learning. Be part of a caring and committed team committed to making a difference. How to apply: Please send your CV with a short cover note describing your interest in specialist SEND work and your availability. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

Are you an energetic and devoted childcare assistant specialising in primary education? Ripple Education exists to place the right person , not just a person , in every school and nursery. We are committed to doing what is best for children, not what is easiest for us. We bring integrity, quality and heart to education recruitment in the North East. We're currently looking for dedicated Childcare assistants in Sunderland and nearby regions to join our team of educators. If you possess a strong passion for education, the ability to uphold high teaching and learning standards, and the skills to foster trusting relationships, while contributing to an enjoyable and meaningful learning process, we invite you to explore your options with the Ripple Education community. Ripple Education provides opportunities for skills development, personalised support and training, making you a valued and respected member of our community. Our Senior Leadership Team is comprised of experienced teachers who are here to support you in your new role every step of the way. At Ripple Education we work together to make positive contributions to children's achievements and a school’s success. Explore our ethos further on our website, If our ethos aligns with your values, we eagerly await your application. Person Specification Minimum Essential Requirements Right to work in the UK Minimum of 2 references Enhanced DBS clearance Experience/Qualifications Minimum Level 2 Childcare/Teaching Assistant or Level 6 Qualification - Degree Experience working with children Duties and Responsibilities To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children Support the school staff to facilitate the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of a school Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils. To implement the daily routine When directed, plan and implement age-appropriate activities, in conjunction with other staff Assisting children in personal/intimate care Regularly evaluate children’s development and keep records as appropriate, as directed by the teacher Liaise with parents/carers of children, only when directed by a school’s class teacher Uphold the Ripple Education ethos and all safeguarding requirements, including ensuring that children are supervised at all times. To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children at each stage of development Work Related Circumstances Ability to work flexibly Participate in training A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures Ripple Education Benefits Staff social events Employee mentoring programme Financial planning services Flexitime Pension Holiday Pay How To Apply Option 1: Send us your CV for review. Once our team has reviewed your CV, we will send you an application form to complete and return. Option 2: Send us an Application Form directly. Follow this link to complete and apply. As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview. Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must fully engage with our rigorous recruitment process before consideration for any placement or assignment. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting our staff to share this commitment. Together, let's create ripples of knowledge, inspiration, and success.