Children assistant jobs in United Kingdom

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: Teaching Assistant/Autism Practitioner Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB Salary: £23,500 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am-4.30pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start: November 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder? We’re growing, and we want you to be part of our dedicated, close-knit team at Baston House School, part of the Options Autism family. As part of our continued growth, we’re delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant/Autism Practitioner to join our dedicated, close-knit team at Baston House School, part of the Options Autism family. About the Role You’ll provide vital support to pupils, working alongside teachers and the multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised learning and care. From helping students thrive academically to supporting their social and emotional development, your role is key to creating an ASD-friendly, nurturing environment where every child can succeed. This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about empowering young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a nurturing environment. Your Key Responsibilities: • Support teachers to deliver tailored, high-quality education, • Provide one-on-one and group support to help students access the curriculum independently, • Organise resources and classroom environments that promote learning and wellbeing, • Collaborate on Behaviour Support Profiles, Risk Assessments, Education Plans, and more, • Passionate about empowering young people with Autism and additional needs, • Calm, adaptable, and resilient in a busy classroom setting, • A strong team player with excellent communication skills Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC). Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide 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 Options Autism? 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 contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 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

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7LR Salary: £21,746.96 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start: October 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. We now have a fantastic opportunity for Teaching Assistants to join our new Options Autism School - Ashley Park School in Epsom, Surrey. About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to support pupils with SEND in achieving their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. The successful candidate will be an effective team player with excellent communication skills, working closely with teachers, tutors, and other stakeholders to provide a high-quality learning environment. Key Responsibilities You will support class teachers and tutors to deliver high-quality education, implement relevant policies and procedures, and provide individual or group support to pupils to help them access the curriculum as independently as possible. You will also assist in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings, and displays to create a stimulating learning environment, and ensure all equipment is used, maintained, and reported on efficiently. Requirements • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (desirable), • Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required (essential) Ashley Park is a brand-new independent specialist school for autistic young people aged 8–16, offering tailored education, care, and support within a safe and supportive environment. Located in Epsom, Surrey, we provide a unique mix of learning opportunities and therapeutic support to meet a wide spectrum of needs and abilities, ensuring every pupil can thrive. The school has capacity for 60 pupils and is designed to provide an inspiring and supportive environment where young people with ASC and Complex Needs can achieve their full potential. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide 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 Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. 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 contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 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

SEN Teaching Assistant Year 2 (1:1 Support).Contract: Full-time, Long-term.We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive in their education.

£29,028 - £33,496 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in As a Pastoral Support Assistant you’ll help us meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs [Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health] and need more support than most. You’ll make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programs for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive. With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young peoples developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate and work in a team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility and good organizational skills mean you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group. One of the best environments in SEND Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Greenholm School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education based in South West London. The school meets the needs of pupils with autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties – and was recently rated Good by Ofsted. What we do for you 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 scheme – matched up to 5% Bring your whole-self to work 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 Pastoral Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: * Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties * Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection * Ideally - NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. 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 see the attached document. 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 ___.

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / 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) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Surrey. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey. • Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule, • Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home, • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us, • A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you, • We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips, • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision, • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey, • If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring, • Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey, • Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress, • Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS), • Minimum 2 years teaching experience, • Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs, • Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes, • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed), • Two professional references, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage, • Our insurance covers the work you do for 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 within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Educational Psychologist

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / 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) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Hertfordshire. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey. • Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule, • Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home, • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us, • A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you, • We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips, • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision, • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey, • If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring, • Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey, • Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress, • Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS), • Minimum 2 years teaching experience, • Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs, • Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes, • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed), • Two professional references, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage, • Our insurance covers the work you do for 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 within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Educational Psychologist

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / 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) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Kent. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey. • Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule, • Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home, • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us, • A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you, • We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips, • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision, • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey, • If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring, • Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey, • Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress, • Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS), • Minimum 2 years teaching experience, • Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs, • Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes, • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed), • Two professional references, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage, • Our insurance covers the work you do for 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 within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Educational Psychologist

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant - Exceptional Support Team Day Rate: £competitive Contract Length: up to 3 months Location: East London An East London local authority is looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its Exceptional Support team. The role involves working across schools to support children and young people aged 5-25 with SEND who are: • At risk of exclusion, • Struggling to access learning due to challenging behaviour, • In settings where recommended strategies from Advisory Teachers are not consistently implemented Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with schools and identified CYP, • Upskill designated staff or LSAs through:, • Modelling effective practice, • Coaching and mentoring, • Sharing tailored strategies, • Implement and model inclusive strategies to promote engagement, • Work closely with SENDATs Advisory Teachers to embed recommended approaches, • Deliver time-limited interventions (up to six weeks) focused on staff development Additional Requirements: • Experience or qualifications in supporting CYP with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), particularly dyslexia, • Willingness to contribute to SpLD-focused projects within schools

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEND Support Team. This interim role supports children and young people aged 5-25 who are currently unable to access education due to:. Support transition back into full-time educational settings.

Job Title: Primary SEN Teaching Assistant. Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young learners? Looking for a new opportunity?. About the Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children with special educational needs in main

Personal assistant to the Director. Book personal appointments for the director and family. Organise for personal, business, children and family.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a primary school setting. A genuine passion for education and helping children achieve their potential.

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Autism?.Do you have a positive, 'happy-go-lucky' personality that can bring encouragement, patience, and structure to a child's school day?.Key Stage 1 pupil with Autism on a full-time basis.Thi

About the role Abingdon House School is an independent day school for children aged 5–19 with special educational needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and associated social communication profiles. We deliver a mainstream-style environment with a fully integrated programme of education, therapy, pastoral support, and personal development. We're looking for a Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team of therapists and support staff as a Speech, Language & Communication Therapy Lead. You will be a key member of the middle leadership team, reporting to the Assistant Headteacher responsible for therapy and pastoral provision. You will lead the delivery of high-quality speech and language therapy services that support the school’s integrated approach to education, therapy, and personal development. This is a full-time role based at our Senior School in Marylebone. In return, we can offer: • Competitive salary (Band 7 equivalent) depending on experience, • 13 weeks of holiday per year, plus two term-time personal leave days, • Access to a full CPD programme + career progression opportunities, • Flexible working opportunities via weekly PPA that can be taken remotely, • Free lunch every day, plus cooked breakfast twice per week when on-site, • A great employee assistance programme with access to wellbeing support + advice, • Cycle-to-work scheme Essential qualifications and experience: • Qualified band 7 speech & language therapist, • HCPC registration, • Demonstrated experience working with children with SEN/SpLD in an education setting, • IT literacy for clinical and administrative tasks, • Strong knowledge of speech, language, and communication needs, with the ability to develop and implement tailored, evidence-based interventions, • Experience in leading, supervising, and developing a therapy team, including providing CPD and support for professional growth, • Knowledge of relevant risk management, health and safety, and child protection practices, • Excellent communication skills, • Proven ability to lead service evaluation, implement improvements, and ensure interventions are aligned with research and best practice, • Experience liaising with external agencies, professional networks, and commissioners to support school-based provision For more about this role or to apply directly, see here:

Brent, North-West London Job type:.Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children with autism? A welcoming primary school in Brent is seeking a dedicated 1:1 LSA to support a Year 1 pupil with autism on a full-time basis.This is a rewarding role that o

SEN Teaching Assistant Job (EYFS). Proven experience supporting children with severe SEN, ideally in EYFS or KS1.

As the Head of Law (People), you will lead a team of at least 15 legal professionals specialising in Social Care (Adults, Children, and Education) and Litigation. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Legal Services, you will provide strategic leadership, manage complex legal matters, and ensure th

Assistant Headteacher: Head of House • Salary: London Leadership Scale Points L12-16 (£65,629 - £72,144), • Contract: Permanent, Full Time, • Start Date: January 2026, • Reports to: Deputy Headteacher, • Location: St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of House to lead the pastoral development and wellbeing of approximately 150 students from Year 7 to Year 11. Alongside their pastoral responsibilities, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the Discovery and Enterprise Faculty, which includes Mathematics as a core subject. They will work closely with the Head of Mathematics to support curriculum development and drive improvements in teaching and learning. In addition, they will lead on the implementation of a whole-school numeracy strategy. We are looking for a dynamic and committed leader with a strong track record of improving outcomes, who works collaboratively and shares our ambition to deliver excellence and equity for every student. St Mary's is a small but growing Catholic secondary school at the heart of Croydon. With excellent behaviour, a culture of academic excellence, and a strong sense of community, we are proud to be consistently ranked among the highest-performing schools in the borough. Our 2024 Progress 8 score places us in the top 5 schools locally, and our commitment to continuous improvement is matched by our passion for social justice. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every student (regardless of their background) has the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in life beyond school. OFSTED Quotes: • "St Mary's Catholic High School is a deeply caring community. Its pupils and staff live up to their core values of being welcoming, serving others and working hard.", • "Pupils like coming to school and enjoy learning. They feel safe here and know that staff go the extra mile to check their whereabouts and well-being." Your New Role: The Assistant Headteacher, under the strategic direction of the Headteacher, plays a key role in the leadership and development of the school by: • Embedding and championing the Catholic ethos, vision, values, and inclusive culture of the school, • Leading John Bosco House and the Mathematics, Art, and DT faculty, while driving a whole-school strategic focus on STEM; exercising high-level leadership with autonomy, initiative, and accountability., • Driving excellence in the quality of education through innovative curriculum leadership, rigorous assessment, and staff development, • Leading on inclusion and safeguarding, ensuring every student is known, valued, and safe., • Advancing student achievement, personal development, and well-being for all learners, especially those from vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, • Leading school improvement initiatives and developing robust systems, policies, and practices that secure long-term impact Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact Francisca at the details below to arrange. Excited to find out more about our school? Please see our Welcome Video here. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply. Benefits of working at St Mary's Catholic High School: • Ranked 5th place out of all schools in Croydon for progress., • Excellent travel links with Central London and South London: 5 min walk from West Croydon (Southern Railway, Windrush Line - Overground, Tram and Bus) and 7 min walk from East Croydon (Thameslink, Southern Railway, Southeastern Railway, Gatwick Express, Tram and Bus)., • Great location close to excellent shopping and local amenities., • A collaborative approach and positive relationships., • Strong strategic leadership., • Support from managers and colleagues., • Equality of opportunities for staff., • Appreciation of staff achievement and contribution., • Induction of new staff and ongoing development for ECT., • Students' respect for staff and others., • Support for career progression., • Links with St Mary's University for professional development (10 members of staff have either completed or progressing on the MA in Catholic School Leadership)., • Access to on-site car and bicycle parking facilities for all members of staff., • Generous local authority pension scheme for support staff., • Our staff are deeply committed to promoting social mobility, ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to succeed. How To Apply: To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application pack from Francisca at or call her on 0207 259 8770 for more information. You can also click apply now to register your interest Francisca will send you the forms. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments. • Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 pm noon on Tuesday 14th October 2025. Please note early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received., • Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 20th October 2025 Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Mary's Catholic High School reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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Pabulum Catering are now recruiting for a Chef Manager to help us deliver exceptional food experiences to our children at one of our schools at Hook Junior School. This role will be on a fixed term basis until 31st July 2026. The school has a lovely team in a real well cared for school. You will have a close relationship with the school, be responsible for a well-established kitchen and be dedicated to providing the best for all children. As a Chef Manager, you will be working within an enthusiastic and hard-working team to create an outstanding experience for the school. In return we offer an excellent work life balance, support and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing healthy food to children. At Pabulum, you’re important; without our employees we wouldn’t be where we are today with such a strong, innovative, and constantly growing business. With over 120 sites across Southern England there’s plenty of opportunity for you to grow, learn and develop: Your key responsibilities will include: • Preparing our delicious food, • Managing the main aspects of the kitchens including including Health & Safety and Training & Development. You will also have the unit bookwork to keep up to date., • Receiving and managing food deliveries and managing storage., • With a reputation for excellent service and fabulous food, we always put our customers first. As one of our Unit Managers we expect you want to do the same by developing great working relationship with clients, team, and customers, you will be able to ensure that the catering contract is always growing in the right direction. Our ideal Chef Manager will be: • Passionate about food and great customer service, • A fantastic communicator who works well as part of a team, • Excellent communication skills throughout our customer and client journey are necessary., • Excellent supervisory skills being the real key to managing, developing, and motivating a large team., • You will need to be financially astute, but don’t worry, we will make sure you receive full training in all our processes and software systems to help you., • A craft background with qualifications/experience to match. Role details and benefits include: • £34,000 per annum, • Monday to Friday - 40 hours a week, • Excellent work/life balance due to term time only contract, • Holiday pay, • NEST pension scheme, • Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme, • Consistent training and development, • Perks at Work - discount membership, • Excellent work/ family life balance due to term time only contract At Pabulum there are three basic ingredients for your role: • The food - Here at Pabulum, we take our values so seriously that we put Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation forefront of everything we do. 94% of our food is freshly prepared on site every day, using 75% British produce and little or no frozen or processed foods., • The people - Happy customers always come back for more, so we expect you to ensure they have an excellent customer experience., • And you - We are recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our positive and professional team. As you will be working in Education, you must provide two employment/character references, and we’ll also carry out an Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check as well (which we’ll pay for). Interested in becoming part of the Pabulum family? Please apply online. Job Reference: com/1709/42335001/52749677/R/BU #Pabulum CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! Job Reference: com/1709/42335001/52749677/R/BU #Pabulum CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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