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Do you have a passion for working with children?Are you looking for a flexible role to fit in with your lifestyle?Would you like the opportunity to work in various schools across Eastbourne and Hailsham?Your new schoolYou will be working for Hays as bank staff where you will be placed in various settings including primary and secondary schools. You will be working with children 4 to 16 years, which can be tailored to your preferences. You will be able to work in your desired location across Eastbourne and Hailsham and work around your own commitments. When the schools are open, we will help support you with as much or as little work as you need.Your new roleAs a teaching assistant, you will be expected to support settings, working where required; supporting the pupils with their learning, helping set up and tidy the rooms, working with the children and ensuring the environment is safe at all times. You won't be expected to complete any learning diaries, so this is a great opportunity to gain confidence and learn new skills. The role as a temporary teaching assistant means you have complete flexibility over the days you would like to work week by week.What you'll need to succeedWe are ideally looking for Level 2 or Level 3 qualified teaching assistants. However, we are open to unqualified candidates that have recent relevant experience that can be referenced. You will need to be reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic; the schools that you are placed in will expect you to be hands-on and willing to help out in the setting. Roles can include a variety of working in a classroom with children alongside working one-to-one with a specific pupil supporting their development. If you have any experience working with SEN children, this is advantageous.What you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive daily rate including holiday pay. You will receive the support you require to settle into the school routine. You will have set hours for a fixed period of time, enabling you to plan your commitments or childcare where needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to work around your own schedule in your desired location while gaining experience and confidence in working with children. Working with Hays, you have access to our learning platform with over 200+ free courses available to support you in your professional development.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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

Lead Embedded Software Engineer Eastbourne, East Sussex 3 days onsite | 2 days remote Salary up to £65,000 + Bonus up to 7.5% KO2’s client, a stable and well-established engineering company, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join their development team in Eastbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys both hands-on development and technical leadership, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, along with the opportunity to work on complex embedded systems that support a range of advanced electronic products. As a Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will take responsibility for architecting and guiding the development of embedded software used within controller systems, instrumentation, and electronic interfaces. You’ll be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements capture through to validation and release. You’ll also play a key role in technical leadership, helping shape software architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring projects are delivered to high technical and quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead the architecture and development of embedded software solutions for advanced electronic systems, • Work across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and requirements through to release and validation, • Design robust, scalable software architectures that enable reliable and maintainable products, • Maintain awareness of technology trends and product roadmaps, identifying opportunities for future software innovation, • Take on team leadership responsibilities, including acting as a SCRUM Master where required, • Support effective Agile software development processes, including sprint reviews and retrospectives, • Mentor and coach engineers within the team, promoting best practices and technical excellence, • Ensure clear software completion criteria and robust testing strategies, • Maintain and improve automated regression test frameworks and validation processes, • Oversee the release of production-ready software, ensuring appropriate design documentation and governance, • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver successful projects Skills & Experience Required • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, • Strong embedded software development experience within electronics-based systems, • Experience developing software architectures for embedded products, • Experience delivering production-ready electronic systems in an engineering environment, • Understanding of embedded processors and hardware interaction, • Experience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, • Experience acting as a SCRUM Master, Product Owner, or technical project lead, • Strong understanding of software development processes within regulated or compliance-driven industries, • Experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary engineering teams Desirable Experience • Experience working with international engineering teams, • Experience managing integrated software and electronics development projects, • Exposure to automated testing and regression frameworks Why Join KO2’s Client? • Salary up to £65,000 plus bonus up to 7.5%, • Hybrid working – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote, • Work within a stable, financially strong organisation, • Opportunity to lead technical direction and mentor engineers, • Strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, • Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive school environment and build a rewarding career in education? We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEMH school in King's Lynn, Norfolk, supporting pupils aged 5-16. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and make a lasting impact on young people who need consistent support and guidance. Role Details: * Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) * Pay: £95 - £105 per day * Start Date: ASAP (trial days available now) * Contract: Monday to Friday, term-time only * Duration: Full academic year (with potential to become permanent) * Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk About the Role: As an SEN Teaching Assistant in an SEMH setting, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils aged 5-16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, often alongside additional learning difficulties. You'll work closely with experienced staff, gaining hands-on training while helping pupils build trust, regulate emotions, and engage in learning. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing 1:1 and small group support * Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement * Assisting with learning, development, and wellbeing * Supporting students with personal care needs where required, in a respectful and dignified manner * Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals * Helping to create a structured, safe, and positive learning environment This position is ideal for: * Aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, or therapists * Graduates or career changers interested in SEMH and inclusive education * Individuals who are patient, resilient, empathetic, and confident managing behaviour What We're Looking For: * A genuine passion for supporting children with SEMH needs * A calm, consistent, and nurturing approach * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Confidence in supporting behaviour and emotional needs * Willingness to support personal care (training can be provided) * Previous experience in education, youth work, or care settings (desirable, not essential) * Full-time availability and commitment Why Apply? * Gain invaluable, hands-on experience in a specialist SEMH setting * Access ongoing training and professional development * Work in a supportive and experienced team * Build a strong foundation for careers in teaching, psychology, or therapy If you're ready to take on a rewarding and impactful role where you can truly support and guide young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant in King's Lynn

Do you have a passion for working with children?Are you looking for a flexible role to fit in with your lifestyle? Would you like the opportunity to work in various schools across Eastbourne and Hailsham? Your new school You will be working for Hays as bank staff where you will be placed in various settings including primary and secondary schools. You will be working with children 4 to 16 years, which can be tailored to your preferences. You will be able to work in your desired location across Eastbourne and Hailsham and work around your own commitments. When the schools are open, we will help support you with as much or as little work as you need. Your new role As a teaching assistant, you will be expected to support settings, working where required; supporting the pupils with their learning, helping set up and tidy the rooms, working with the children and ensuring the environment is safe at all times. You won't be expected to complete any learning diaries, so this is a great opportunity to gain confidence and learn new skills. The role as a temporary teaching assistant means you have complete flexibility over the days you would like to work week by week. What you'll need to succeed We are ideally looking for Level 2 or Level 3 qualified teaching assistants. However, we are open to unqualified candidates that have recent relevant experience that can be referenced. You will need to be reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic; the schools that you are placed in will expect you to be hands-on and willing to help out in the setting. Roles can include a variety of working in a classroom with children alongside working one-to-one with a specific pupil supporting their development. If you have any experience working with SEN children, this is advantageous. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive daily rate including holiday pay. You will receive the support you require to settle into the school routine. You will have set hours for a fixed period of time, enabling you to plan your commitments or childcare where needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to work around your own schedule in your desired location while gaining experience and confidence in working with children. Working with Hays, you have access to our learning platform with over 200+ free courses available to support you in your professional development. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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 (url removed)

Lead Embedded Software Engineer Eastbourne, East Sussex 3 days onsite | 2 days remote Salary up to £65,000 + Bonus up to 7.5% KO2's client, a stable and well established engineering company, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join their development team in Eastbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys both hands-on development and technical leadership, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, along with the opportunity to work on complex embedded systems that support a range of advanced electronic products. As a Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will take responsibility for architecting and guiding the development of embedded software used within controller systems, instrumentation, and electronic interfaces. You'll be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements capture through to validation and release. You'll also play a key role in technical leadership, helping shape software architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring projects are delivered to high technical and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and development of embedded software solutions for advanced electronic systems Work across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and requirements through to release and validation Design robust, scalable software architectures that enable reliable and maintainable products Maintain awareness of technology trends and product roadmaps, identifying opportunities for future software innovation Take on team leadership responsibilities, including acting as a SCRUM Master where required Support effective Agile software development processes, including sprint reviews and retrospectives Mentor and coach engineers within the team, promoting best practices and technical excellence Ensure clear software completion criteria and robust testing strategies Maintain and improve automated regression test frameworks and validation processes Oversee the release of production-ready software, ensuring appropriate design documentation and governance Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver successful projectsSkills & Experience Required Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field Strong embedded software development experience within electronics-based systems Experience developing software architectures for embedded products Experience delivering production-ready electronic systems in an engineering environment Understanding of embedded processors and hardware interaction Experience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies Experience acting as a SCRUM Master, Product Owner, or technical project lead Strong understanding of software development processes within regulated or compliance-driven industries Experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary engineering teamsDesirable Experience Experience working with international engineering teams Experience managing integrated software and electronics development projects Exposure to automated testing and regression frameworksWhy Join KO2's Client? Salary up to £65,000 plus bonus up to 7.5% Hybrid working - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Work within a stable, financially strong organisation Opportunity to lead technical direction and mentor engineers Strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development

Teacher (Newly Qualified Teacher) - Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Home Job Title: Teacher (NQT / Early Career Teacher) Location: Eastbourne Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (term-time only) About The Role: We are looking for a passionate and motivated Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) to join SuperCare and support children and young people with complex needs, including SEN and SEMH. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a highly rewarding setting, with strong support and development opportunities. This is not a traditional classroom-based role. You will work closely with young people on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, both within our education provision and across our residential settings, delivering tailored and engaging learning experiences. You will play a key role in re-engaging young people with education, supporting their confidence, and helping them achieve positive outcomes despite complex backgrounds. Key Responsibilities: As a Teacher, you will: Deliver engaging and tailored lessons in 1:1 and small group settings Support the planning, delivery and review of individualised learning programmes Support the personal development and behaviour of young people in a SEN and SEMH setting Build positive, trusting relationships with young people Work with children and young people aged 5 to 18 with a range of complex needs Contribute to EHCP reviews, educational meetings and reporting (with support) Maintain accurate records and support educational administration Work closely with residential care staff to provide a consistent and holistic approach Adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment Travel between sites where requiredAbout You: We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Newly Qualified Teacher who is passionate about making a difference. You should have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) A genuine passion for working with children and young people A proactive and positive attitude towards learning and development Strong communication and relationship-building skills The ability to engage and motivate young people Resilience, adaptability and a solution-focused mindset Hold a full UK Driving License Desirable: Experience working with children or young people (placement or voluntary experience welcomed) An interest in SEN / SEMH settings An understanding of behaviour management approaches Working Pattern: Full time role based on standard school hours 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday Flexibility required to meet the needs of the young people and service What We Offer: Competitive salary package Performance related bonus schemes Private healthcare 24/7 GP access Gym membership contribution Structured induction and ongoing support for Early Career Teachers Extensive training and CPD opportunities Pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Wellbeing support Clear progression pathways Apply Today: If you are a Newly Qualified Teacher with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs and want to start your career in a role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Safer Recruitment All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures. Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK

Field Service Team Leader Commercial Coffee Machines - London Chelmsford, Luton, Croydon, Watford £44,000 - £48,000 Basic Salary + £2k London Weighting (within M25) +Van / Oyster Card + Overtime + Bonus Have you supported a field based team before? Familiar with electromechanical products? Used to working in an SLA focused, fast paced environment? Looking for a more senior position? Enjoy coffee (not essential)?Our client is looking for 2x Engineering Team Leader s to join their expanding team in the South East and London. Great training opportunities and a chance to further develop your career and leadership style. Your Role as a Field Service Team Leader: You'll be a primary point of contact for a small team of service engineers, helping them with technical queries. Helping drive best practices, strong first fix-rates and carrying out some joint visits with the team. Provide 1st line support to customers when needed. You'll still be hands-on, carrying out planned service and reactive maintenance to customers coffee and drinks machines. Escalate issues, concerns and training points to your RSM when needed. Reporting to the Regional Service Manager and Service Operations Manager Monday - Friday, daytime hours + 1-in-4 weekends.Ideal Background for the Field Service Team Leader Position: You really need some previous team leadership experience working with electromechanical systems. Ideally coffee and drinks machines but training can be provided for the right candidate. You'll have worked in fast paced environments with emphasis on SLA's and KPI's. Empathetic and customer focused. A good sense of humour. Strong communication skills. A love for coffee is advised but not essential here! Full UK drivers' licence and right to work in the UK indefinitely as no sponsorship will be provided. Willing and able to travel to customer sites in and around the South East and Central London.The Company recruiting for the Field Service Team Leader: A rapidly growing and expanding coffee and drinks service provider. Strong customer service offering: a company who take pride in their work. A casual office environment. Longer term progression opportunities.The Package for the Field Service Team Leader: £44,000 - £48,000 basic salary, depending on experience. A further £2k per year if residing within the M25. Company Van / Oyster Car & Tools. Uncapped overtime available. Flexibility of working extra weekends or working separate days on weekends. On-going training Life, medical, and dental insurance. 25 days holiday plus statsPlease apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria. Dave is the main point of contact for the role. INDENG

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