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Job Title: SENDCo Job Location: The Grange School, Thatcham Salary: £48,526.40pa based on working 40 hours per week, 39.2 weeks of the year. Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time Only Due to the internal promotion of our current SENDCo, we are on the search for a replacement to continue being an integral part of our school’s senior leadership team. This role is at the very heart of what we do—ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive both academically and personally. You’ll work closely with the Headteacher, supporting team members to achieve the highest standards of support and education for each pupil. You’ll collaborate with teachers to deliver effective interventions, engage directly with pupils to understand their needs, and build strong relationships with local authorities to secure resources and services. Your impact will reach beyond the classroom, serving as a cornerstone of support for pupils, team members, and parents alike. By offering guidance, tailored training, and a reassuring presence, you’ll empower families to navigate their child’s educational journey with confidence. Through fostering collaborative partnerships, you’ll help parents understand and address their child’s unique needs while equipping them with the tools to support learning and development at home. Creating a strong, unified support system that maximises every child’s potential. We’re looking for someone who is truly passionate about their work as a SENDCo—someone who understands the profound impact they can have on shaping lives. Your role will involve equipping teachers with the tools and strategies they need to succeed, while championing the potential of every pupil, creating an environment where everyone feels supported and valued. This is your chance to be a breath of fresh air in our school community. You’ll have the opportunity to inspire, innovate, and lead by ensuring that every pupil receives the tailored support they deserve. If you’re ready to be at the forefront of change and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. A day in the life of a SENDCo will involve: • Fostering strong relationships with pupils, parents, teachers, and external professionals by maintaining open and effective communication. Actively engaging in meetings with stakeholders, the HeadTeacher and local authorities to ensure pupils needs are prioritised and addressed., • Providing guidance, coaching, and resources to teachers to enhance their classroom strategies, behaviour management, and curriculum planning. Working together to develop and implement meaningful, individualised learning plans for pupils., • Offering training, advice, and consistent updates to parents, empowering them to support their children’s educational and emotional development effectively. Building trust and cooperation through regular, empathetic communication., • Leading the development, implementation, and review of EHCPs to ensure pupils meet their educational and developmental goals. Conducting assessments and providing data-driven insights to improve outcomes., • Promoting the school’s ethos by contributing to its development plan, implementing inclusive teaching strategies, and ensuring lessons are engaging and adaptable to all pupils needs. Helping cultivate a safe, respectful, and stimulating learning environment. To be a successful SENDCo you’ll need: • A degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with a solid understanding of the national curriculum (KS1-4), safeguarding procedures and Ofsted. Prior experience in SEND settings and a willingness to pursue further qualifications in SEND (if not already qualified)., • Strong expertise in working with children presenting with Autism, ADHD, and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). A deep understanding of effective teaching strategies and behaviour management for pupils with additional needs is crucial., • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage meaningfully with pupils, parents, team members, stakeholders and third parties. The ability to build and sustain effective partnerships to support holistic educational outcomes., • A motivated, empathetic, and flexible mindset, aligned with the core values of Honesty, Empathy, Aspiration, Respect, and Teamwork. In return for your time, you’ll get: • Holidays – You’ll only work term time (39.2 weeks), and get paid the additional 12.8 weeks whilst you’re off., • Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%., • Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves., • Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform., • Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions., • Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate., • DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost., • After 12 months service - You’ll be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at 2 x your annual salary, and even more high street discounts. As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, online and social media checks, and reference validation. Due to the nature of our work, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), so we may ask you to disclose any spent or unspent criminal convictions during recruitment. This disclosure does not automatically disqualify you, and we encourage transparency at the application stage. At Phoenix Learning and Care, we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel safe to be themselves without risk of discrimination. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation, and we strive to ensure everyone can contribute authentically and openly.

Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Job Location: Reading Area Salary: The salary ranges from £32,287.50 to £38,871.00 for a 37.5‑hour week (over 42 weeks). This is equivalent to a full‑time salary of £39,975.00 to £48,126.00 based on 37.5 hours over 52 weeks Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time Only Imagine starting your day at our Ofsted Outstanding School, knowing you’re stepping into a role that not only makes a real difference but also gives you the freedom to enjoy life outside of work. With term‑time only hours, this opportunity is ideal for working parents, people who love to travel, or anyone who values having time to pursue hobbies, recharge, and live well. It’s a rare chance to build a meaningful career without sacrificing the balance that keeps you at your best. You’ll be welcomed into a vibrant, supportive environment filled with passionate Team Members and joyful pupils. As part of our dedicated Integrated Therapy Team, you’ll play a key role in supporting Children and Young People with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, work that is purposeful, rewarding, and genuinely impactful. Your days will be varied and fulfilling. Each morning begins with a team briefing where you’ll share updates, celebrate progress, and set the tone for the day. From there, you might deliver a 1:1 therapy session, run a small‑group intervention, or join a classroom to offer seamless therapeutic support. Every interaction is an opportunity to help a child feel seen, understood, and valued. Collaboration is woven into everything we do. Alongside your direct work with pupils, you’ll support education Team Members with therapeutic strategies, work closely with our onsite Creative Arts Therapist, and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings with parents, Teachers, and external professionals. You’ll also have protected time for clinical supervision, mentorship, and ongoing development, all within a nurturing, forward‑thinking setting. The Grange School isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community. A place where your expertise genuinely transforms young lives, and where you can thrive in a role that respects your passion, your wellbeing, and your life beyond the school gates. A day in the life of a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will involve: • Taking a trauma informed approach to clinical work. You’ll work with a small caseload of pupils who will have varying Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Learning disabilities and Autism. You’ll be able to do this through 1:1 support, classroom work and group sessions., • Taking an active role in the admissions process for new pupils, including helping to write pen portraits., • Working with the wider team to offer the best support to our pupils, including our onsite creative art therapists, teachers, and teaching assistants, and taking part in Multidisciplinary team meetings. This work may include supervisions, training, or taking part in projects related to the work we do., • Administration. Whilst doing all your great work with the pupils, we’ll need you to keep their records up to date and carry out all the administrative tasks you’d expect to come with this role. Don’t worry though, during the school holidays you can work from home so that you have the space to do this without it impacting the time you spend with the pupils. To be a successful Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you’ll need: • A recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy, along with HCPC Registration and membership with the Royal College of Speech and Language., • Great experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist., • The desire and confidence to run supervisions and offer training and support to other speech and language therapists., • Good IT skills – We’ll train you on how to use our systems, but it would help if you had a working understanding of using Microsoft packages like Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams., • A full driving licence. Whilst this role is based in a single location, there will be times that you need to attend meetings offsite which would require the use of a vehicle. If you have experience working within the NHS, the best way for us to describe the level of experience needed for this role would be to consider it a “Band 6” position. In return for your time, you’ll get: • Holidays – You’ll get 28 days annual leave, including public holidays., • Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%., • Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves., • Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform., • Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions., • Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate., • DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost., • After 12 months service - You’ll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary. Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation. At Phoenix Learning and Care, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team supporting up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our homes are carefully designed to feel safe, nurturing, and genuinely homely, places where children can build stability, trust, and a sense of belonging. About the Childrens Experience Children in our care are supported to lead active, fulfilling lives. The company promotes health and wellbeing through physical activities and encourages young people to explore hobbies and interests that matter to them. These experiences help build confidence, resilience, social skills, and independence, key foundations for their future. Our Team & Culture Our workforce is made up of skilled, compassionate professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. This diversity allows us to take a multi-disciplinary approach, ensuring each child receives individualised and holistic support. We value reflective practice and see every day work as an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve outcomes for children. Benefits, Career Development & Support • Clear career progression, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager., • Funded quali...

Career development and Health & Social Care qualifications. At Mayfair Homecare, we believe everyone deserves to live a healthy, safe, and happy life in their own home. Support clients with personal care, medication, and daily living tasks.

Are you someone who thrives on building relationships, supporting young people through challenges, and helping them achieve things they never thought possible? We're looking for passionate, resilient and caring individuals to join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs. This isn't a traditional classroom role. It's about being a positive role model, building trust, managing behaviours positively, and helping pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills. We'd love to hear from you if you have experience in: • SEN schools or specialist education settings, • SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health), • Autism (ASC), • PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties), • Challenging behaviour support, • Residential children's homes, • Youth work, • Care and support work, • Mental health services, • Sports coaching, • Prison, probation or rehabilitation services, • Community outreach programmes What you'll be doing: • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, • Building positive relationships with children who may struggle to trust adults, • Managing challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies, • Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development, • Assisting with personal care where required, • Encouraging independence and celebrating every achievement, no matter how small, • Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist staff The ideal person: ✔ Calm under pressure ✔ Naturally empathetic and patient ✔ Resilient and able to build strong boundaries ✔ Passionate about helping young people succeed ✔ A team player with a positive attitude ✔ Looking for a rewarding career rather than "just a job" Why this role? Every day is different. One moment you could be helping a young person regulate after a difficult morning, the next you're celebrating a breakthrough that they've been working towards for months. If you've worked in care, residential settings, youth work, behavioural support or specialist education and are looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you. No school experience? No problem. If you have the right attitude, transferable experience and a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs, full training and ongoing support will be provided. Apply today and start a career where every day matters

Are you ready for a new challenge, and want to be rewarded for your efforts? Are you a care assistant with a natural person-centred approach with a desire to enable those who you support to achieve greater independence whilst obtaining career progression? We are currently working on behalf of a specialist care organisation who are looking for a permanent support worker to make a difference in the community in Newbury, Berkshire. The service prides itself on providing the highest level of care to adults, the elderly and individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other elderly related illnesses, so experience within this client group would be desirable. In return they offer paid mileage and weekend and bank holiday enhancements We are looking for a Support Worker who has: • A friendly, caring approach, • A genuine desire to help others, • The ability to relate to people with a variety of backgrounds, • A professional, reliable, and flexible attitude, • The ability to work on your own or in a team, • Patience and a sense of humour! If this sounds like you, then in return you will be rewarded with: • Free training, • Regular support and supervisions, • Support for Health and Social Care Qualifications such as NVQ / QCF, • Contribution towards company pension scheme Activities of support vary from daily living skills i.e., cooking, cleaning, personal care, travel escorts, teaching of independent life skills to assistance with accessing community-based activities

Exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the team at Winchcombe Place in Newbury 45 hours per week £15.19 per hour plus excellent benefits Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader. The Role Leading and supervising your shift Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered Administering and recording medication Carrying out risk assessments Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible Working closely with the leadership team to develop services Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family: Wagestream - access your wages at any-time Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme Hundreds of online and in-store discounts Annual purchase holiday scheme Wellbeing support About You NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately. Proven ability to lead and supervise others. A good understanding of care planning processes Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling. We are looking for people to make a difference to residents lives every day. When you join Care UK youll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours At Winchcombe Place care home in Newbury our dedicated team will help your loved one to continue living a busy and fulfilling life. Our purpose-built care home in Newbury opened in April 2014 and provides a full range of care services for older people, including residential, short-term respite care and even sensitive end of life care. When you first visit Winchcombe Place care home in Newbury we think youll be pleasantly surprised. Think five star hotel rather than care home. We believe that living in a care home should be just as good as living in your own home in fact, we strive to make it even better. So close by reception youll find our hair and beauty salon, where residents can be regularly pampered; theres a coffee shop where they can relax with visitors over a cup of coffee and a slice of something delicious. Theres even a cinema, where residents can catch the latest releases and Hollywood classics. Scattered around the rest of Winchcombe Place are other great spaces for relaxing or doing activities, including a library, vintage-themed lounge and an arts and crafts room. TPBN1_UKTJ

SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Chieveley Start Date: ASAP Pay: £90 - £105 per day Are you a caring and empathetic individual looking to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs? A supportive school in Chieveley is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This rewarding opportunity involves working closely with students who require additional emotional and behavioural support to access learning and achieve their full potential. The SEMH Teaching Assistant will provide tailored support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them build confidence, resilience, and positive coping strategies. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will play a vital role in creating a calm and supportive learning environment. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs Help students develop emotional regulation and resilience Deliver targeted interventions and wellbeing support Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils Encourage positive engagement with learning and school life * Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and external agenciesThe school is looking for a compassionate and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant who is committed to helping young people overcome challenges. Previous experience within education, care, youth work, mentoring, or mental health support would be advantageous. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will benefit from ongoing training, support, and opportunities to develop specialist SEN and SEMH knowledge. This role is ideal for graduates interested in psychology, counselling, social work, mental health services, or education. If you are interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, please submit your updated CV via this advert. Academics is a leading education recruitment agency, delivering continuity in the classroom. SEMH Teaching Assistant - Chieveley - Mental Health Support - SEN - ASAP Start

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Wellbeing Youth Worker – Thatcham Hub - £28,938 - £32,214 per annum pro rata (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday Service – Children, Young People & Families, Thatcham, West Berkshire Do you have the desire to help change lives and have experience of working with children and young people in an inclusive, creative and innovative way? Response Organisation is one of the largest mental health charities in Oxfordshire that provides a range of support for children, young people and adults with a wide range of wellbeing and mental health needs. We are currently looking for a Wellbeing Youth Worker to join our Children and Young People’s Services Team at our amazing Thatcham Hub! If you are a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you! Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: Support young people aged 11 to 25 with their wellbeing and mental health through delivery of One-to-One sessions, groups, drop-ins and Alternative Provision offer. Support parent, carers and other adults involved in young people’s lives with wellbeing and mental health support. Work alongside social care and other community teams to support young people and families. Increase access to community services and employment, education and training opportunities. Increase awareness of and strengthen the young person’s personal support networks, reducing reliance on professional support networks. Increase the young person’s confidence with using strategies to identify and manage mental health and well-being challenges as they arise or be confident to seek support (and from where) at the earliest opportunity. Facilitate 1:1, group sessions, drop-ins and Alternative Provision (group) offer for young people and their families. Accurately record casework on systems as identified and provide data and information as requested to measure impact of the project and gather learning. Develop trusting relationships by giving the young person time and helping them to identify and focus on what matters most to them and best supports them with managing their mental health and well- being. The Wellbeing Worker will take a holistic approach, based on the young person’s priorities and the wider determinants of health, co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting them to appropriate community groups and support services. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Essential criteria: Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development. Knowledge of the personalised care approach. Knowledge of community development approaches. Experience of working directly in a community integration context, CAMHS or CYP social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work). Experience of supporting young people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work). Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers. Proficiency in Office programs (incl. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and using data bases. Ability to manage multiple emails and coordinate calendars. Able to chair or participate effectively in meetings (virtual and face-to-face) to achieve a given agenda. Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities. Access to own car and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes. Workers will need their own business insurance for this. What We Offer: 37 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Blue Light card and other discounted shopping Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced family friendly leave Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave £500 refer a friend bonus scheme Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app – approved by NHS Free flu jabs Free DBS application If this Wellbeing Youth Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date – 30/06/2026. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team supporting up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our homes are carefully designed to feel safe, nurturing, and genuinely homely, places where children can build stability, trust, and a sense of belonging. About the Childrens Experience Children in our care are supported to lead active, fulfilling lives. The company promotes health and wellbeing through physical activities and encourages young people to explore hobbies and interests that matter to them. These experiences help build confidence, resilience, social skills, and independence, key foundations for their future. Our Team & Culture Our workforce is made up of skilled, compassionate professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. This diversity allows us to take a multi-disciplinary approach, ensuring each child receives individualised and holistic support. We value reflective practice and see every day work as an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve outcomes for children. Benefits, Career Development & Support Clear career progression, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager. Funded qualifications fully supported QCF pathways to open up new opportunities and higher pay. Paid training earn while completing sector-leading development programmes. Full induction programme to set you up for success. Supportive management with regular supervisions and appraisals. Regular team meetings where your voice is heard and your ideas help shape the service. Real progression opportunities across the organisation. Financial & Lifestyle Benefits Competitive salary with the Real Living Wage as the minimum benchmark. Enhanced pay scales recognising both qualifications and experience. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Staff referral bonus Life assurance for peace of mind. Extra Perks Free meals on shift. Free Enhanced DBS check. Amazing discount schemes enjoy savings on high-street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays, and more. Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme, offering guidance and advice when you need it. 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holiday entitlement. A rewarding role full of variety, no two days are the same. What youll be doing. As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing consistent, trauma-informed care while supporting the wider staff team. You will act as a positive role model, contribute to care planning, and help maintain high standards of practice within the home. Responsibilities will include: Providing day-to-day care and emotional support to young people with complex needs Supporting children to manage behaviour positively and develop coping strategies Leading shifts, offering guidance to staff, and ensuring routines and care plans are followed Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies Supporting young people to engage in education, activities, hobbies, and community life Promoting independence, self-esteem, and emotional wellbeing Maintaining accurate records and working in partnership with professionals and families Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements are always met Requirements Residential Childcare Level 3 qualification Experience working with children with EBD in a residential setting Strong safeguarding knowledge and a child-centred approach Ability to lead by example and support less experienced staff. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference and want to be part of an exciting new childrens home, we would love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ