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Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for pupils and students from nursery to further education. We operate across academies and college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. Supporting our academies and college, OHC&AT also operates learning support services, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business support team which includes HR, finance and IT. Pupils and students within the OHC&AT family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. These include autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health needs; profound and multiple learning disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health conditions. We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Finance Business Partner to support our Finance team in managing accounting entries, reconciliations, cashflow, and departmental budgets. You will work closely with the Finance Business Partner and department heads to ensure accurate financial reporting, support planning, and contribute to the smooth running of financial processes across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: • Accounting & Reconciliations - Prepare and maintain monthly accounting entries, accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and intercompany reconciliations., • Cashflow & Treasury Support - Assist with cashflow preparation, intercompany payments, and liaise with the Cashflow and Treasury Manager., • Budget Management & Financial Planning - Support the Finance Business Partner in departmental budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis., • Reporting & Financial Analysis - Prepare reports, support the preparation of accounts, and maintain financial models for budgets and planning., • Stakeholder Support & Process Improvement - Work with department heads, assist with ad hoc projects, and contribute to improving financial processes and data accuracy. Key Requirements: • Accounting Knowledge – Experience in preparing accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting., • Budgeting & Financial Planning – Ability to support departmental budgets, forecast variances, and assist with financial models., • Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Strong numerical and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy., • Communication & Collaboration – Able to work effectively with Finance Business Partners, department heads, and other stakeholders., • Proactive & Organised – Self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and support process improvements. OHC&AT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees: Rewards & Benefits: • Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment., • Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family., • Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme), • Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme, • Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more), • Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme) Find out what makes OHC&AT a truly rewarding place to work - visit our ‘Work for us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day. Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential. As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities. It is an exciting time to be part of OHC&AT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment. We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners. Closing Date: 10th December 2025 Interviews will take place on: The week commencing 15th December 2025 Safeguarding Statement Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

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SEND Teaching Assistant Mitcham | January 2026 Start Our client, a specialist SEND provision in Mitcham, is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their autism-focused campus. We are partnering with this outstanding provision to recruit compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting children with autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning delays and experiences of trauma. Why Youll Love Working Here • Small, well-supported classes (up to 10 students) allowing meaningful, personalised support., • Purpose-built, remodelled campus designed to meet sensory and learning needs., • On-site therapeutic support for social, emotional, and communication development., • Collaborative, supportive staff team prioritising wellbeing and professional growth., • Training and development opportunities in behaviour support, communication, and structured teaching approaches., • A rich academic and therapeutic curriculum, helping students build confidence, independence, and life skills.Skills and Experience Were Looking For, • Training in behaviour support approaches such as Team Teach, PBMor other de-escalation strategies., • Communication supp...