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Level 2 SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Preston, PR4 Contract: Full-Time, Agency temp to perm Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role A specialist education setting in Preston is seeking a committed and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. The school supports children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs who require a highly structured, supportive, and therapeutic learning environment. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to help pupils engage in education, develop emotional regulation skills, and build confidence both in and outside the classroom. The ideal candidate will be patient, understanding, and able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils who may present with challenging behaviour. You will be calm under pressure, adaptable, and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning. Key Responsibilities • Support pupils primary aged on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to access learning. - Assist in delivering personalised learning programmes tailored to each pupil’s needs. - Provide consistent support to pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. - Use positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement and progress. - Help create a calm, safe, and structured learning environment. - Support pupils in developing independence, social skills, and emotional resilience. - Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to support pupil development. - Assist with daily routines and activities across the school day. Experience and Qualifications • Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional needs is desirable. - Experience in education, youth work, residential care, or support roles would be beneficial. - A Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification is desirable but not essential. - An enhanced DBS check will be required. How to Apply If you are passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and want to make a meaningful difference, we welcome your application. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Job: School Administrator (Temp Work) Location: Gainsborough We're looking for a temporary admin to work in a school office in Gainsborough. You'll help with things like answering phones, dealing with parents and visitors, filing, emails, and general admin tasks to support the school staff. Hours: - Monday to Friday - Between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM You Need To: - Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, OR be happy to pay £56.49 to get one - Be reliable, friendly, and good on a computer - Be comfortable working around children and staff - Be ready to start quickly To apply, send your CV and let us know when you can start. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

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A local authority in Greater London is seeking an IRO Service Manager to lead the IRO team responsible for care plans and child protection. This role will focus on improving outcomes for vulnerable children as well as implementing social care reforms.

A local government council in Greater London is seeking a dedicated IRO Service Manager to lead the IRO team overseeing care plans for looked after children. The role involves implementing social care reforms and collaborating with senior managers to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.

A local authority in London seeks a Contact Supervisor at the Wandsworth Family Time Centre to provide safe, meaningful contact between children and their families. This full-time role requires experience working with children and relevant qualifications in psychology or social care. Responsibilitie

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