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Are you a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Colchester? Do you have experience supporting SEN pupils aged 10-16 OR would you like to? Have you worked within a specialist SEN provision before OR are you a recent graduate looking to gain school-based experience? Colchester, Essex Start: ASAP Day School (SEN, Ages 10-16) Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, every other Friday is a 1pm finish. Pay: £95 per day (the 1pm finish is £65 p/d). Applications close: 16/03/26 Interviews: Interview & Trial Day, if successful, onboarded ASAP. We are working with a specialist SEN/SEMH day school in Colchester that is seeking a committed Graduate SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team. This Teaching Assistant role involves supporting students with a range of SEN needs, emotional distress, mental health and social struggles as well as Autism and ADHD. Job Overview: This school caters for students between ages 10-16, who have additional SEN/SEMH needs. Full-time, Monday - Friday, Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role (no personal care involved). • Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support across ages 10...

Female / Male Homecare Assistant Join Nurseplus as a Female / Male Homecare Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day - Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people in your community? As a Homecare Assistant with Nurseplus Care at home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care directly in the comfort of clients’ homes. Whether you’re supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs, mental health conditions, dementia, or assisting elderly clients, you’ll be making a meaningful difference with every shift. Why Join Nurseplus Care at home? Continuity of Care: We strive to provide continuity with the same clients and consistent hours each week. Whether you prefer short visits traveling from home to home or longer 12-hour shifts in one location, we have a variety of options to suit your lifestyle. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.50 and £20.25 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay increase to reward your hard work. Deliver Compassionate Care: Make a lasting impact by helping clients live independently and with dignity, through companionship, personal care, medication administration, and more, all guided by personalised care plans. Tailored Client Matching: We believe in matching you with clients t...

Are you a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Colchester? Do you have experience supporting SEMH and SEN pupils aged 10-16? Have you worked within a specialist SEN provision before OR a graduate? Colchester, Essex Start: April Term Day School (SEN & SEMH, Ages 10-16) Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, every other Friday is a 1pm finish. Pay: £95 per day (the 1pm finish is £65 p/d). Applications close: 16/03/26, Interviews: Interview & Trial Day, if successful, onboarded to start after Easter We are working with a SEMH, SEN day school in Colchester that is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team. This SEMH Teaching Assistant role involves supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions, engage in learning, and develop both academically and socially within a structured and nurturing setting. Job Overview: • This School caters for students between ages 10-16, who have social, emotional and mental health needs., • Full-time, Monday - Friday, SEMH Teaching Assistant role (no personal care involved)., • Provide 1:1 and small grou...

Job Description Daytime Healthcare are recruiting on behalf of a national supported living provider for an experienced Service Manager based in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Service Manager or Senior Support Worker ready to step into a management role. Client provides high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with * Learning disabilities * Mental health needs * Physical disabilities * Complex behaviours that challenge * High-dependency and personal care needs. Key Responsibilities * Supervise and develop a team of Support Workers * Ensure care plans are person-centred and regularly reviewed * Complete and monitor risk assessments (including DOLS) * Maintain compliance with CQC regulations * Attend care reviews and stakeholder meetings * Support recruitment and staffing management Requirements * NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable) * Supported living experience essential * Leadership or supervisory experience * Strong compliance and safeguarding knowledge * Full UK driving licence Apply today...

Are you a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Colchester? Do you have experience supporting SEN pupils aged 10-16 OR would you like to? Have you worked within a specialist SEN provision before OR are you a recent graduate looking to gain school-based experience? Colchester, Essex Start: ASAP Day School (SEN, Ages 10-16) Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, every other Friday is a 1pm finish. Pay: £95 per day (the 1pm finish is £65 p/d). Applications close: 16/03/26 Interviews: Interview & Trial Day, if successful, onboarded ASAP. We are working with a specialist SEN/SEMH day school in Colchester that is seeking a committed Graduate SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team. This Teaching Assistant role involves supporting students with a range of SEN needs, emotional distress, mental health and social struggles as well as Autism and ADHD. Job Overview: This school caters for students between ages 10-16, who have additional SEN/SEMH needs. Full-time, Monday - Friday, Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role (no personal care involved). • Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support across ages 10-16., • Support pupils with autism, ADHD, and associated barriers to learning within this Colchester setting., • Assist with behaviour regulation strategies and personalised learning plans., • Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team in Colchester. Experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant or a graduate with relevant experience. • A proactive and hardworking attitude with a willingness to learn., • Calm, resilient and nurturing approach to behaviour management., • Strong communication and teamwork skills. What's next? Click 'Apply Now' and should your application be successful, you will be contacted for a phone call OR contact Ellie directly from Academics, Chelmsford TODAY! JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Colchester? Do you have experience supporting SEMH and SEN pupils aged 10-16? Have you worked within a specialist SEN provision before OR a graduate? Colchester, Essex Start: April Term Day School (SEN & SEMH, Ages 10-16) Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, every other Friday is a 1pm finish. Pay: £95 per day (the 1pm finish is £65 p/d). Applications close: 16/03/26, Interviews: Interview & Trial Day, if successful, onboarded to start after Easter We are working with a SEMH, SEN day school in Colchester that is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team. This SEMH Teaching Assistant role involves supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions, engage in learning, and develop both academically and socially within a structured and nurturing setting. Job Overview: • This School caters for students between ages 10-16, who have social, emotional and mental health needs., • Full-time, Monday - Friday, SEMH Teaching Assistant role (no personal care involved)., • Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support across ages 10-16., • Support pupils with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour and associated barriers to learning., • Assist with behaviour regulation strategies and personalised learning plans., • Experience working as a SEMH Teaching Assistant or Graduate., • Hardworking and willingness to learn kind of attitude., • Calm, resilient and nurturing approach to behaviour management., • Strong communication and teamwork skills. JBRP1_UKTJ

A leading healthcare provider in Colchester is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to deliver high-complexity mental health care at home. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in healthcare, especially in community settings, and possess a driving license. The role involves

A specialist SEND school in Colchester is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.The role involves one-on-one and group work with children, managing challenging behaviours, and requires substantial teaching assistant experience as

Do you want to make a difference? Do you love working with children or vulnerable adults and have a passion for special needs? Do you have a social care background? Or even had personal experience supporting SEN or SEMH? If so, then this is the role for you. Protocol Education are looking to recruit a learning support assistant/teaching assistant to join a pupil referral unit in Colchester. You will be joining a great team that predominantly work with children who have social emotional mental health. Therefore, a desire to assist in this area is required, but no experience is necessary! A friendly and positive approach to teaching and learning, as well as the ability to quickly build up strong relationships and rapport with individual children is important. This role requires someone who has a strong, robust character as there may be challenges along the way. A driving license and access to a vehicle is a requirement for this role, due to public transport being difficult to get to this school. This is a long-term, full-time position so we are looking for candidates to be available 5 days a week between the hours of 8:30am-15:30pm. If you have a real passion for supporting children with special needs and think this role sounds right for you then please apply now! For more information, please contact Angharad at or (phone number removed) All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website

Homecare Assistant Join Nurseplus as a Homecare Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day - Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people in your community? As a Homecare Assistant with Nurseplus Care at home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care directly in the comfort of clients’ homes. Whether you’re supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs, mental health conditions, dementia, or assisting elderly clients, you’ll be making a meaningful difference with every shift. Why Join Nurseplus Care at home? Continuity of Care: We strive to provide continuity with the same clients and consistent hours each week. Whether you prefer short visits traveling from home to home or longer 12-hour shifts in one location, we have a variety of options to suit your lifestyle. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.50 and £20.25 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay increase to reward your hard work. Deliver Compassionate Care: Make a lasting impact by helping clients live independently and with dignity, through companionship, personal care, medication administration, and more, all guided by personalised care plans. Tailored Client Matching: We believe in matching you with clients that align with your skills and passions. Whether you're looking to support individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, children, or older adults, we work to pair you with the clients you feel most comfortable and confident working with. Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills. Ongoing Development: Benefit from continuous support and development opportunities, including in-house courses and funded qualifications like NVQ Levels 2 and 3. Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card. What You’ll Be Doing As a Homecare Assistant, your role is vital to improving the quality of life of those you support. You’ll provide personal care, assist with nutritional needs, administer medication, and offer companionship – ensuring clients feel valued and cared for in their own homes. All care is delivered in accordance with each client's individual care plan, tailored to their needs. What We’re Looking For You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK. Strong communication skills and a good standard of English are required. You’ll need an enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration. Must be a driver Have experience with clients who require medication via a PEG Experience with working with clients with cerebral palsy and epilpsy. If you're ready to deliver outstanding care in the community and make a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to our dedicated Nurseplus Care at home team! About Nurseplus At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve. INDCNT

At NYKays Recruitment Ltd we are recruiting for experienced PMLD Teaching Assistants to start ASAP, working day to day or long-term contracts which could possibly lead to a permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support schools in providing care and support while working closely with children with profound and multiple learning difficulties. This could mean they may have trouble with the following: communication, mental health difficulties, hearing, and visual impairments, and physical disabilities. This opportunity is best suited to a remarkably hardworking and dependable individual. Responsibilities include: • Supporting children with PMLD (Profound and multiple learning difficulties) and SEN on a 1:1 basis., • Provide day to day support to Teachers in teaching and learning., • Supporting colleagues in undertaking personal care related tasks., • Working effectively alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained., • Adhere to the Schools policies including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety. Requirements: • Experience of supporting children with PMLD (Profound and multiple learning difficulties) and SEN on a 1:1 basis., • Experience working with as a Special Needs Teaching assistant with special needs children for at least 3 months, • The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in supporting students with complex needs, individually or as part of a team in a demanding, multi-disciplinary environment., • A commitment to working with children with special educational needs, • Ability to manage confrontation & challenging behavior, • Ability to adapt and respond to children needs and plan accordingly, • Must be caring, friendly and patient, • Have a passion for working with children with Special Needs, • Be able to creatively contribute to the development of the students, • Register the attendance of and supervise learners before, during, or after school sessions as appropriate, • Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships, • Must be dependable, punctual, and hardworking If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please contact us (phone number removed) and ask for Shakir. Application Requirements for NYKays Recruitment Ltd: • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy., • Your CV must cover all education and employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained., • You must have legal right to work in the UK. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. NYKays is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Aylesbury- Mental Health Teaching Assistant Are you passionate about supporting children facing mental health challenges? We are recruiting a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a brand-new, specialist setting in Aylesbury designed to provide tailored support for

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Assistant - SEMH School. A specialist SEMH school in Sonning Common is seeking a Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Assistant to join their team immediately. You will work with students aged 11‑18 who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, includin

A supportive educational institution in Bracknell is seeking a Mental Health Assistant.

A local authority in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Team Manager in Adult Social Care.

The role focuses on empowering students with mental health needs, providing tailored support in an educational setting. A leading educational support organization is looking for a Therapeutic Support Assistant in Wantage.

Within this Mental Health Assistant role, you will be working closely with class teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to support pupils with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. A 'good' mainstream primary school in Slough is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to join

A leading education support company in Wantage is looking for a passionate Mental Health Support Assistant to help children manage their emotions and mental health.

An educational support organization in Chesham is seeking a Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant to work with children with special educational needs starting April 2026.

A specialist school in Oxford seeks a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support children with Autism and mental health needs.

A leading healthcare provider in Wirral seeks a highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to enhance outcomes for SEND and neurodiversity within primary care for children aged 0-18.

A specialized SEMH school in Sonning Common, Berkshire, is seeking a Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Assistant.

A leading education support provider in Wokingham seeks a Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs in a full-time role.

The Mental Health Team is a new initiative that coordinates social care for individuals with complex mental health needs, delivers the AMHP service, works closely with inpatient services, promotes timely discharges and coordinates community‑based support including Care Act assessments, reviews, sa

A leading SEMH school is seeking a passionate Mental Health Assistant in Kidlington who is eager to support children with complex needs.

Contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to care and support for adolescents with a range of physical and mental health conditions. Experience with adolescents and mental health is essential. Experience with adolescents and mental health is essential.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will:. This Mental Health Assistant role is an excellent stepping stone for aspiring Psychologists, Therapists, Youth Workers, Teachers, or Social Workers. Mental Health Assistant – Chieveley.

A reputable educational institution in England seeks a Mental Health Assistant to support children's mental health in a school setting.

An incredible specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Maidenhead are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support the academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour of these students. Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Ass

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join their compassionate team at Priory Hospital Norwich. Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with patients facing mental and physical health challenges.

A regional health service provider in England is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join its Specialist Psychological Therapy Services.

A dynamic education provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Assistant in Wokingham. This role involves providing emotional and behavioral support to students dealing with mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping young people, demonstrate r

A healthcare staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Band 3 Locum Therapy Assistant to support individuals with mental health challenges in Epsom.

A specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school are seeking a psychology graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Support Assistant. Provide emotional and mental health support to students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Apply now to the Mental Health Support A

A recruitment agency specializing in education is seeking multiple Mental Health Assistants for full‑time roles in Westminster.

An inclusive SEN school located in Spencer’s Wood is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support children and young people with mental health needs. This full-time role involves collaborating with teachers and mental health professionals to provide emotional support, develop coping

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A healthcare provider in mental health is seeking a Healthcare Assistant/Trainee to support male patients in an acute mental health unit. The role requires a Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent and strong communication skills.

Ideal for Psychology or Criminology Graduates in and around Ware preparing to launch their careers as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant in Mental Health or education and training sector. This is a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant opportunity to gain vital, hands-on experience

Mental Health Assistant – Tilehurst – ASAP Start – Psychology Graduates. Mental Health Assistant - Tilehurst. A fantastic opportunity has recently popped up for a mental health assistant to join a supportive team in a specialist school in Tilehurst.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll be working alongside teachers, SEN professionals, and therapists to support pupils both academically and emotionally. Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant. We are working closely with a well-regarded primary school in Chesham, which is looking to recruit

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant. This warm and friendly school in Reading are on the hunt for a Mental Health Assistant to come in and create a fun and engaging learning environment for their students. This is where your role as Mental Health Assistant comes in!.

Mental Health Assistant - Woodley. Mental Health Assistant - Woodley. Are you looking to gain valuable experience supporting children with mental health needs in an educational setting?.

As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will be a vital part of the school’s support network, working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to deliver tailored interventions that help students manage their emotions, behaviours, and learning challenges. Mental Health Support Assis

Applications are invited from enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants with a genuine committment to working with older people to join the comprehensive service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the pla

A healthcare staffing agency in Greater London is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants to provide care for individuals with mental health needs. Responsibilities include personal care, assistance with activities, and liaison with healthcare professionals.

Salisbury, Salisbury, Salisbury, School Mental Health Assistant, School Mental Health Assistant. School Mental Health Assistant. A Specialist SEN School in Salisbury are looking for a School Mental Health Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis, starting ASAP.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Ho