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We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge Job Title: SEN Teacher Location: Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HR Hours: 40 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: May 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role You won’t just be teaching — you’ll be shaping brighter futures. As part of our caring, trauma-informed school community, you’ll support pupils across the primary phase, helping them grow in confidence, self-belief and academic achievement. Every day brings a new opportunity to inspire, uplift and connect. No two days look the same! You’ll: • Teach the Primary National Curriculum in fun, meaningful and accessible ways., • Monitor, assess, and report on student progress and achievements., • Develop and implement individual education and behaviour plans., • Create a positive, well-organised classroom environment., • Collaborate with Learning Support Assistants and care staff to support student learning., • Manage challenging behaviour and promote self-regulation., • Liaise with internal teams, families, and external agencies to ensure a consistent approach., • Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards. What We’re Looking For • Experience teaching students with additional or complex needs (preferred)., • Secondary English specialism., • Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills., • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare. Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development. The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, child centred, bespoke packages of care and education. Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at Meliora Medical Group. The leading medical services provider for the education sector, our range of medical services are used by over 160 of the UK’s leading schools & clubs and we are growing rapidly each year. Our vision is that millions of children and adolescents around the world will have access to one or more of our services, providing them with the gold-standard medical care they deserve. What is the job? We are looking for a motivated General Practitioner with a particular interest in child and adolescent medicine to provide general medical care for boarding students at Oundle School, a prestigious co-educational boarding school in Northamptonshire. The ideal candidate will be excited to integrate and immerse themselves into life at Oundle. It is for someone excited to contribute to the school’s expertise in health and well-being, and an opportunity to develop significant expertise in School Medicine. Salary: £10,000 per session per year. Total salary of £30,000. Time: Part-Time. (3 sessions per week, on separate days and ideally spaced to cover the week well). Term-time work only, but paid for the full year. Location: Oundle School, UK. Further details about the school can be found on its website – Description of the role. This role entails 3 sessions per week, seeing the circa 860 pupils who board at the school. Clinics run during term time and not during half-term or holiday periods. This equates to around 34 weeks in the year (this can vary by a small amount depending on exact term dates and the day clinics run on). The boarding pupils will be registered with a local GP Practice to ensure they have access to high-quality NHS care. The School Doctor will provide this NHS care as well as more specialist input as the School Doctor, in-keeping with MMG’s standards and expectations. In addition, the School Doctor will also be required to commit some additional time for preparation, training, and engagement with the school medical centre team as well as with the MMG team during holiday times. This can be discussed further at the interview and will be carefully outlined in the employment contract. The School Doctor will: • Work closely with the expert medical, safeguarding, pastoral and academic teams present currently at the school., • Provide acute and chronic general medical care for the boarding school population., • Provide acute general medical care for staff registered to the connected GP practice., • Actively engage with health promotion and preventative care throughout the school., • Guide the school for matters pertaining to health and well-being., • Communicate regularly with parents and external professionals., • Provide clinical leadership to the staff involved with health and well-being at the school., • Perform a lead role in clinical governance at the school., • Take an active role in service improvement for the care of pupils and in the delivery of health and wellbeing at the school., • Liaise regularly with the School Medicine team at MMG to contribute their expertise and share lessons learnt to help improve the service provided. More detail is outlined in the job specification, contract, and on further discussions. The School Doctor will report to and be supported clinically by MMG’s Head of School Medicine and supported operationally by the MMG team. Qualifications. Essential: • Primary medical degree – MBBS/ MBChB or equivalent, • MRCGP Desirable: • PHICIS/Sports medicine experience, • Mental Health training, • Further Paediatric qualifications, eg MSc child and adolescent mental health, • Dip IBLM/BSLM, • Medical education, • FRCGP Want to apply? Please submit a CV to our Head of School Medicine, Dr Alex Maxwell – – with a few words in your email explaining what excites you about working at Meliora and what you are looking for from the job. We will respond to every application and if we think that you’d be a great match for Meliora, and Meliora for you, then we’ll organise a further chat. Please note that we will hold all successful and unsuccessful applicants details on file unless you request us not to during the application process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Nursery Room Leader Position: Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.45 per hour £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us* About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stafford, where we care for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our pre-school age group, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children’s progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues’ development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children’s development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential), • Previous experience working with pre-school, • A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities, • Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues, • Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a\ncomprehensive benefits package, including: · Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an\nextra paid day off for your birthday · Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members · Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee\nAssistance Programme helpline · Learning and development: Tailored training and\ndevelopment opportunities to support your career growth · Pension: Company pension scheme · Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts · Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme · Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing\nsupport · Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our\nreferral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare\nof children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate\nwill be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as\npart of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stafford is part of the Family First Group\nwhere we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and\nresponsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child.\nWe are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory\npractice for all children and families according to their individual needs.\nDiscrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief,\nmarriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender\nreassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political\nbelief has no place within the Family First Group.

Nursery Room Leader Position: Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.45 per hour £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us* About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stafford, where we care for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our pre-school age group, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children’s progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues’ development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children’s development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: • Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential), • Previous experience working with pre-school, • A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities, • Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues, • Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a\ncomprehensive benefits package, including: · Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an\nextra paid day off for your birthday · Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members · Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee\nAssistance Programme helpline · Learning and development: Tailored training and\ndevelopment opportunities to support your career growth · Pension: Company pension scheme · Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts · Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme · Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing\nsupport · Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our\nreferral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare\nof children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate\nwill be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as\npart of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stafford is part of the Family First Group\nwhere we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and\nresponsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child.\nWe are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory\npractice for all children and families according to their individual needs.\nDiscrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief,\nmarriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender\nreassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political\nbelief has no place within the Family First Group.

Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Permanent | Monday – Friday I 40 hours per week - £13.47 per hour Footsteps Nursery Cannock is located in Orbital Plaza on Bridge Street in Cannock, the same plaza where the iconic Holiday Inn Tower can be seen, south of Cannock Town Centre. Conveniently situated we have fantastic transport links to the A5, A460, A34 and M6 Toll, allowing easy access for work commuters and families from neighbouring towns and villages. Responsibilities but not limited to: • Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children, • Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children, • Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met, • Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development, • Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development, • To be fun, caring and friendly, • To promote a high-quality learning environment What do we need from you? Passion and commitment to working in childcare Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working between 30 hours per week Commitment to continual development Have sound Knowledge of EYFS NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 2 or 3, EY Educator Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: · Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday · Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members · Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline · Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth · Pension: Company pension scheme · Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts · Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme · Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support · Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Cannock is part of the Family First Group. Where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. Hours: Perm up to 40 hours per week - £14.06 per hour Monday - Friday Our beautiful nursery, consists of three main buildings and provides quality childcare in a warm, home-from-home environment for children from birth to 5 years. We believe in offering stimulating and purposeful learning experiences, encouraging parental involvement, and fostering strong community connections. Each week, our children take part in Jo Jingles, where they enjoy engaging with music in a fun and interactive way. At Footsteps, we understand that a child's early years are crucial in shaping their lifelong outcomes. That's why we are committed to creating nurturing environments supported by high-quality teams, ensuring exceptional care and education for all children and their families. Our Footsteps Lichfield Nursery & Pre-School Our highly trained team is passionate about giving every child the best start in life by providing opportunities that allow them to truly flourish. Our carefully designed rooms offer a safe, stimulating, and educational environment, complemented by a large outdoor space accessible to all age groups. A key feature of our outdoor learning is Forest School, which promotes sensory exploration and child-led play. This approach nurtures curiosity and inspires a love of the natural world. At Footsteps, we are dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring families and children always receive the very best start in life - by staying One Step Ahead in Childcare . Requirements What we need from you? • Passion and commitment for working in childcare, • Ability to work shifts between 7.00-6.00pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week, • Commitment to continual development, • Have sound Knowledge of EYFS

Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Permanent | Monday – Friday I 40 hours per week - £13.47 per hour Footsteps Nursery Cannock is located in Orbital Plaza on Bridge Street in Cannock, the same plaza where the iconic Holiday Inn Tower can be seen, south of Cannock Town Centre. Conveniently situated we have fantastic transport links to the A5, A460, A34 and M6 Toll, allowing easy access for work commuters and families from neighbouring towns and villages. Responsibilities but not limited to: • Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children, • Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children, • Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met, • Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development, • Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development, • To be fun, caring and friendly, • To promote a high-quality learning environment What do we need from you? Passion and commitment to working in childcare Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working between 30 hours per week Commitment to continual development Have sound Knowledge of EYFS NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 2 or 3, EY Educator Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: · Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday · Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members · Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline · Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth · Pension: Company pension scheme · Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts · Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme · Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support · Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Cannock is part of the Family First Group. Where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Permanent | Monday – Friday I 40 hours per week - £13.58 per hour Footsteps Nursery Cannock is located in Orbital Plaza on Bridge Street in Cannock, the same plaza where the iconic Holiday Inn Tower can be seen, south of Cannock Town Centre. Conveniently situated we have fantastic transport links to the A5, A460, A34 and M6 Toll, allowing easy access for work commuters and families from neighbouring towns and villages. Responsibilities but not limited to: • Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children, • Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children, • Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met, • Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development, • Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development, • To be fun, caring and friendly, • To promote a high-quality learning environment What do we need from you? Passion and commitment to working in childcare Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working between 30 hours per week Commitment to continual development Have sound Knowledge of EYFS NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 2 or 3, EY Educator Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: · Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday · Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members · Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline · Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth · Pension: Company pension scheme · Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts · Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme · Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support · Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Cannock is part of the Family First Group. Where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Nursery Room Leader Position: Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.45 per hour £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us* About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stafford, where we care for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our pre-school age group, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children’s progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues’ development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children’s development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with pre-school A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: · Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday · Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members · Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline · Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth · Pension: Company pension scheme · Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts · Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme · Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support · Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stafford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

Nursery Room Leader Position: Full-Time - 40 hours per week Hourly rate: £14.45 per hour £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us* About Us: Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Stafford, where we care for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With a spacious garden, forest school sessions, and hands-on activities, we create enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow within our dedicated team. Role Overview: As a Room Leader at our nursery, you will be responsible for overseeing the care and development of our pre-school age group, working closely with a team of skilled practitioners. You will create a nurturing and safe environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children’s progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan) Guide and support colleagues’ development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children’s development Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice Requirements Essential Qualifications & Skills: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential) Previous experience working with pre-school A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with an enthusiasm for forest school activities Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: · Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday · Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members · Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline · Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth · Pension: Company pension scheme · Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts · Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme · Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support · Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Footsteps Nursery Stafford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

TeacherActive is proud to be working with several Special Educational Needs and Disabilities providers across Cannock, and to continue this, we are looking for experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants / SEND LSA’s to join us. As one of the UKs largest education agencies, we also offer in-house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff. We are available 24/7 and have built strong relationships with a multitude of SEND provisions, supporting a wide range of diagnoses. If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, PMLD / Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties, SEMH /Social Emotional Mental Health, EBD / Emotional Behavioural Difficulties, or ADD / Attention Deficit Disorder then it’s highly likely we will be able to find a rewarding role for you. The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA will have: · Experience working within SEND settings · Experience supporting children in groups or 1:1 · Excellent classroom management · A caring and nurturing personality In return for the above you can expect to receive: · A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process · Guaranteed Payment Scheme · CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel · Market leading rates of pay · TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services