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Location: The Wellington Academy, Noremarsh Junior School, Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Kingsbury Green Academy, Wellington Eagles Primary Academy, Swindon. Contract: Part-time, hours per week Salary: Pro rata if part-time Reports to: SENCo / Class Teacher About the role We are looking for a caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) to join our team in Swindon. You will work alongside teachers and the SENCo to help pupils access the curriculum, build independence and make real progress, whatever their starting point. This is a rewarding role for someone who believes every child can succeed and who is confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs. Main responsibilities Supporting pupils with SEN • Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with a range of needs, which may include autism (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and physical or sensory impairments., • Help deliver programmes set out in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), SEN Support plans and individual targets., • Adapt tasks and resources so pupils can access learning at the right level., • Use strategies such as visual timetables, now/next boards, structured routines, Makaton or PECS where appropriate., • Support pupils to develop independence, confidence, self-regulation and social skills., • Respond calmly and consistently to challenging behaviour, following the school's behaviour and de-escalation policies. Supporting teaching and learning • Work with the class teacher to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities., • Run targeted interventions (for example phonics, reading, maths or language groups) and record progress., • Support the whole class when needed, including supervising learning in the teacher's absence for short periods as directed., • Encourage positive attitudes to learning and help pupils stay focused and engaged. Pastoral and personal care • Support pupils' wellbeing, including during break and lunchtimes, transitions and school trips., • Provide personal care, medical or mobility support to pupils where required, in line with training and care plans., • Help create a safe, calm and inclusive classroom environment. Communication and teamwork • Share observations and feedback on pupil progress with teachers, the SENCo and other staff., • Build positive relationships with parents and carers., • Work with external professionals such as speech and language therapists, educational psychologists and occupational therapists, and carry out recommended strategies., • Attend meetings, training and annual reviews as required. Safeguarding and professional conduct • Follow the school's safeguarding and child protection procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, and report concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead., • Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school's policies, including health and safety and equality and diversity., • Take part in appraisal and ongoing professional development. Person specification Essential • Experience of working with children or young people with SEN in a school or similar setting., • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade 4/C or above., • Good understanding of different types of SEN and how to support them., • Patience, empathy and the ability to stay calm under pressure., • Strong communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents or carers., • Ability to work as part of a team and to use your own initiative., • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Desirable • Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent, such as a Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning certificate)., • Training in areas such as autism awareness, Makaton, Team Teach (or similar positive handling), ELSA, Precision Teaching or first aid., • Experience of delivering structured interventions and recording progress., • Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs., • Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice., • Experience in a primary / secondary / special school setting. Safer recruitment We committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and appointment is subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks, and pre-employment health and online checks in line with KCSIE. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. ##

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Overview As a Home Care Support Worker, you will provide respectful, person-centred support in people’s homes, helping them maintain comfort, dignity and independence. You will adapt your approach to each person’s needs and preferences, communicate clearly with them and their families, and work reliably alongside colleagues. Duties • Support daily personal care, senior care and patient care, including assistance with mobility and meal preparation., • Provide considerate support for people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, and those receiving hospice care; use calm behaviour management when needed., • Assist with medication administration in line with agreed care instructions, and share relevant observations with colleagues., • Your impact: attentive, consistent care helps people feel safer and more comfortable at home while giving families clearer reassurance about their day-to-day wellbeing. Qualifications Required: Practical caregiving skills, clear communication, patience and attention to detail will help you provide safe, respectful support and follow care instructions. Preferred: Home care, assisted living or nursing home experience, including nursing, first aid, driving, childcare or heavy lifting, can be useful; experience in dementia, Alzheimer’s, hospice or senior care is also valued.

Pay: £14.50 per hour We are looking for an experienced care Home Chef to oversee and deliver food provision within a residential care home, Herewards House, in Maidenhead. You will work alone to deliver high quality, nutritious food to up to 25 residents, whilst also ensuring budgets are adhered to, that H&S guidance is followed meticulously, and that the kitchen is stocked and cleaned appropriately. Full time: 35 hours a week (Monday-Sunday). Flexibility to work during holiday periods & bank holidays. Main Responsibilities • You'll be working alone in the kitchen to plan, prepare and cook a variety of high-quality home cooked lunch meals with fresh ingredients that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents., • Prepare meals for supper time according to the menu., • Cater to individual preferences, choices and specific needs, such as allergies, gluten free, soft/pureed diets, low fat diets., • Oversee menus in line with the needs of the residents and care home., • Ensure that the care home’s mealtime services are smoothly executed, that there is sufficient information available to residents and relatives about food being served and nutritional values, etc., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen by completing daily washing up (with help) and daily, weekly and monthly deep cleaning to a high standard., • Collaborate with the care team to ensure meal times and menu choices are enjoyable and fulfilling., • Ensure adherence to the home’s compliance with SFBB, HSE and H&S considerations., • Manage the inventory, and provide weekly grocery lists to the manager to order stock as needed., • Take in food deliveries and ensure that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored., • Complete admin work timely at the end of each shift including fridge/freezer temperature check, cleaning schedules, food temperature check, SFBB checks., • Oversee the maintenance of kitchen equipment and report when repairs are needed., • Ensure that action plans are carried out as appropriate., • Attend mandatory annual trainings including safeguarding, food hygiene, fire safety, moving and handling, infection control, first aid, data protection and any other relevant additional trainings. About you • Proven experience as a head chef, ideally in a care home or similar environment., • IDDSI knowledge & experience, • Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices and nutrition, • Strong culinary skills with an understanding of various cooking methods and techniques., • A recognised and appropriate qualification in food preparation/cooking, at least to level 2., • Basic certificate in Food hygiene (& willingness to complete level 3 training)., • Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH & HACCP regulations, • A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, • Strong communication skills, ensuring clear interaction with team members, management and residents., • Organised, clean and tidy, • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast paced environment., • Physical ability to stand for extended periods, • Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends What we offer: • Supportive and collaborative work environment., • Free parking, • 28 days annual leave, • Company pension, • Opportunities for professional development and training., • A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.

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