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Support Worker – Learning Disabilities, Autism & Complex Needs 📍 Colchester & Clacton 💷 Competitive Hourly Rates | Weekly Pay 🕒 Day Shifts & Sleep-In Shifts Available | Full-Time & Part-Time Hours Brighthire Recruitment is recruiting Support Workers to work across our clients' residential and supported living services in Colchester and Clacton. You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, helping them to live as independently as possible while promoting choice, dignity and inclusion. 💙 The Role As a Support Worker, you will: Support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation and household duties. Provide emotional support, reassurance and companionship. Encourage independence and help individuals develop everyday life skills. Support individuals to access community activities, appointments and social opportunities. Work alongside healthcare professionals and other support staff to provide high-quality, person-centred care. Complete accurate records and report any concerns in line with safeguarding procedures. ⭐ What We Are Looking For A minimum of 6 months' UK care experience. Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs. Confidence supporting individuals who may display behaviours of concern. A calm, reliable and compassionate approach. Strong communication and teamwork skills. NAPPI Level 1 training is essential. If you do not already hold this qualification, we can arrange the training for successful candidates. Must be 18 years or over and have the right to work in the UK. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, although we can help you obtain a new DBS if required. Refresher training and mandatory training updates can also be provided where needed. 💼 What We Offer Competitive hourly rates. Weekly pay. Flexible full-time and part-time hours to suit your availability. Day shifts and sleep-in shifts available. Ongoing temporary assignments across our clients' services in Colchester and Clacton. A friendly, supportive and approachable office team. NAPPI training can be provided for suitable candidates who do not already hold the qualification. ℹ️ Important Information This role is not suitable for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or visa transfer. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. 📞 Apply Today Emma Brown Brighthire Recruitment 📞 (phone number removed) (Option 2) 📧 (url removed)

Job Title: Senior Support Worker Salary: Up to £31,678 per annum Location: Colchester, Essex Our client already holds a huge presence in the children's residential care sector and is rapidly growing, specialising in children with complex support needs such as emotional and behavioural needs, autism and challenging behaviour Recently receiving 'Good' ratings from Ofsted, they are dedicated to going the extra mile and providing the best support in the industry, thus now aiming for 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted upon their next inspection. Does this sound like something you would be proud to be a part of? Good news! My client is looking for a Senior Support Worker to join the team - We would love to speak with you, there's no harm in a phone call! £31,678 per annum (plus opportunity for overtime)) Located in Colchester, Essex Senior Support Worker will work with management for best interest of children supported with emotional and behavioural needs Senior Support Worker benefits inclusive of but not limited to: - Onsite parking for Senior Support Worker - Breakfast spread every morning in the office - Learning development academy (Access to training/development courses) - Education grants & study leave - Leadership academy (Clear progression structures and goal setting to stay on track for management progression) - Access to medical scheme - Mental Wellbeing day (one per year) - Paid sick leave (3 days per year increasing by 2 days per year of service) - Extra day of annual leave plus £100 voucher on your birthday - Amazon vouchers for Christmas! - 4 company social events per year and team building days - Opportunity for career progression due to rapidly growing organisation - 28 days holiday entitlement - DBS check - Pension If you meet the below criteria and are keen to discuss this role further then please do not wait any longer - Apply to our Senior Support Worker position! Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare or Children and Young People (Desireable) Previous experience within Ofsted regulated children's residential home at Senior Support Worker level (Essential)For further information about our Senior Support Worker position please apply now

We’re on the hunt for a passionate, strategic and sharp Account Director to join the Waitrose and Battersea team. Waitrose being one of our most creative, innovative and transformative clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable AD who is both commercially astute and creatively driven. You’ll be leading the charge on media planning, inspiring standout ideas and working closely with both our clients and internal teams. You’ll collaborate with specialists across the agency, manage a talented Account Manager and Executive and report into a Business Director. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love retail and want to create award-winning work that makes an impact, we want to hear from you. About the Role The role will be fast paced and agile, and you will be pivotal in ensuring that client deliverables maintain a high standard, and proactively look to anticipate client needs, leading and overseeing the day to day running of both accounts. Integration with the wider client and specialist teams will be fundamental to ensure all campaigns deliver to client objectives and are planned, implemented and reported upon effectively. Additionally, there will both a Planning and Strategy Director support on client responses as well as a full digital planning team to assist on that element too. About You You’ll be organised, confident and passionate about great media planning. Excellent at building client relationships and have autonomy to run activity and nurture the team You’ll build strong relationships at all levels, and we hope that you thrive in an agency which is caring, passionate, hardworking, fun and like a family (of 500!) even if only for a short time Role Requirements • This role requires a well-rounded, inspirational Account Director with media agency experience., • Direct and nurture your team in the coordination and timely delivery of campaign responses and day to day management of client requests., • You will be as comfortable servicing clients as rolling your sleeves up and leading on media briefings/responses., • Ability to digest, interpret, and respond to client briefs in a high-paced environment., • Excellent spoken and written communication skills with proven expertise in presentation storytelling to deliver impactful, persuasive proposals to clients, • You will look to challenge clients where necessary and work with them to form a trusted relationship., • You will be competent planning across all media channels – including digital., • You will also be competent on all media planning tools (such as e-Telmar) and can dissect data to tell a compelling story., • Without question your attention to detail is sound, you are a conscientious worker, who is as confident in front of clients as the wider agency., • You will have: a passion for brands; the ability to deliver great work; have fantastic interpersonal skills; and be curious and passionate about the UK media marketplace., • Have strong capabilities within use of data and tools to provide evidence-based media strategies to meet client objectives which clearly describe how each channel contributes to objectives and goals., • Develop strong relationships with specialist channel teams to ensure effective working processes and best in class work delivery., • Look to educate the client – provide innovation session with key media owners to keep client up to date with industry developments About the Agency: MG OMD was established in 1990 as a challenger media agency (Manning Gottlieb Media) that placed craft, trust and performance at the heart of media planning and buying. Since joining Omnicom network’s OMG (Omnicom Media Group) in 1998, we have continued to retain our founding ethos of providing clients with bespoke approaches, unprecedented insight, specialism, security and transparency; helping our clients to use media to unlock their competitive advantage and deliver innovative, effective and award-winning work and campaigns that create difference that matters. MG OMD is the second-largest media agency in the UK. We are the most awarded media agency in both the history of the IPA Effectiveness Awards and Thinkbox’s TV Planning Awards and have this year been named as Agency of the Year in The Media Leader UK awards, Campaign Global awards and Campaign UK awards. With over 500 employees working across some of the UK’s leading brands including the John Lewis Partnership, Virgin Media O2, British Airways, Specsavers, HM Government, LNER, Sony Pictures and Age UK; it is our people who ultimately make the award-winning difference. So, true to our ethos, we work hard at creating a spirit and atmosphere that inspires our people to be considerate, honest, and professional whilst also being stimulating, imaginative and inspirational. We want people who are great to work with, fun to be with and who genuinely care; about each other, our clients, our media partners and doing great work. In return, we provide an amazingly collaborative culture, where open communication and an unwavering commitment to diversity of thinking, diversity of background and diversity of skillsets runs through everything we do. All backed up by the highest standards of training, development and support in the industry; so much so, that we have attained IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) CPD Gold Accreditation for the 13th year running and maintained our CPD Platinum Accreditation for the 7th consecutive year, showcasing our commitment to continuous professional development. We were also featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Our being named is completely based on the opinions and perspectives of our employees which makes the accolade all that more special. About the Agency: MG OMD was established in 1990 as a challenger media agency (Manning Gottlieb Media) that placed craft, trust and performance at the heart of media planning and buying. Since joining Omnicom network’s OMG (Omnicom Media Group) in 1998, we have continued to retain our founding ethos of providing clients with bespoke approaches, unprecedented insight, specialism, security and transparency; helping our clients to use media to unlock their competitive advantage and deliver innovative, effective and award-winning work and campaigns that create difference that matters. MG OMD is the second-largest media agency in the UK. We are the most awarded media agency in both the history of the IPA Effectiveness Awards and Thinkbox’s TV Planning Awards and have this year been named as Agency of the Year in The Media Leader UK awards, Campaign Global awards and Campaign UK awards. With over 500 employees working across some of the UK’s leading brands including the John Lewis Partnership, Virgin Media O2, British Airways, Specsavers, HM Government, LNER, Sony Pictures and Age UK; it is our people who ultimately make the award-winning difference. So, true to our ethos, we work hard at creating a spirit and atmosphere that inspires our people to be considerate, honest, and professional whilst also being stimulating, imaginative and inspirational. We want people who are great to work with, fun to be with and who genuinely care; about each other, our clients, our media partners and doing great work. In return, we provide an amazingly collaborative culture, where open communication and an unwavering commitment to diversity of thinking, diversity of background and diversity of skillsets runs through everything we do. All backed up by the highest standards of training, development and support in the industry; so much so, that we have attained IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) CPD Gold Accreditation for the 13th year running and maintained our CPD Platinum Accreditation for the 7th consecutive year, showcasing our commitment to continuous professional development. We were also featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Our being named is completely based on the opinions and perspectives of our employees which makes the accolade all that more special. Flexible Working At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30. We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work. Be Your Best We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at _ to let us know how we can support you. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is available on _

We are a leading automotive PR agency based in Buckingham, representing some of the most prestigious and innovative brands in the automotive world. Our work is fast-paced, high-profile, and results-driven. We build the systems that drive our clients and their reputation. We are looking for a hard working mid-level Full Stack Developer to join our team. You will be the technical anchor for our digital products, taking ownership of maintaining and enhancing our pre-existing web applications. This is a hands-on role perfect for a developer who enjoys stability, evolving their skillset and building out products. You won't just be churning out code; you will be maintaining critical systems that power our clients operations. You will work closely with our creative and PR teams to ensure our digital tools are functional, robust, secure, and user-friendly. • Maintenance & Optimisation: Take ownership of existing PHP/Laravel projects, performing regular updates, bug fixes, and performance improvements., • Feature Development: Build new features and modules to support growing client needs, specifically utilising FilamentPHP for admin panels and internal tools., • Full Stack Execution: Work across the entire stack, from database management (MySQL) to front-end UI updates (HTML, CSS, JS)., • Quality Assurance: Troubleshoot issues reported by the team or clients and implement long-term tests and fixes., • Collaboration: Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders (PR managers, creatives) and work as a reliable team player., • PHP & Laravel: Strong commercial experience with modern PHP (8.x) and the Laravel framework., • Front-End: Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and vanilla JavaScript., • Database Management: Experience designing and optimising MySQL databases., • Version Control: Comfortable using Git for version control., • Attitude: A hard worker with a "can-do" mindset who focuses on finding solutions, not just identifying problems., • FilamentPHP: Experience building admin panels or tools using Filament is highly preferred., • The TALL Stack: Experience with TailwindCSS, Alpine.js, and Livewire would be a significant advantage., • Server Management: Basic knowledge of Linux server administration or deployment processes (e.g., GitHub CI/CD processes)., • Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and are happy to support colleagues., • Hard Working: You take pride in your work and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure a project is delivered to a high standard., • Communicates well: You’re able to communicate efficiently with your colleagues and clients and interpret client requirements into an effective task list. Automotive Interest: You don't need to be a "petrolhead," but an appreciation for the automotive industry is a bonus! • Competitive Salary DOE, • Hybrid Working: We offer a balance of three days in our Buckingham office and two days working from home., • Health: Private Health Care scheme. Holiday: 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.

Are you a confident and skilled Microsoft IT support worker coming from an outsourced support provider? Do you enjoy a mix of virtual support and would love to move more into on-site hardware/networking field support? Would you like a generous flexible hybrid arrangement with some in office time weekly from a Cambridge, for a company that genuinely makes you feel part of the team? If this rings true and you're perhaps stifled in an office and your current employer only wants you on the phone and doesn't gain benefit from progressing you more into on site field work, then we could have a fantastic role for you. We are partnered with one of the leading Microsoft IT Support companies in Cambridge, looking to hire a confident and capable IT Support Specialist into their growing operation. Our client prides itself on great response times and first-class customer service, so it is vital that you have a friendly, can-do manner and can work well under pressure. They are experiencing strong growth, so for the right candidate there is potential for career progression within the company. As an IT Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in resolving complex technical issues and providing exceptional IT support to their clients, both on and off-site. You will be able to diagnosing and resolve escalated technical issues that could not be resolved by 1st and 2nd line support, and providing expert-level guidance to junior support staff, assisting them with troubleshooting and problem-solving. But wil also have a can do attitude, helping out with 1st and 2nd tickets where needed to support the needs of the business. You will want to get out more, and the great thing with this role is that you will also travel to client sites to resolve technical issues that cannot be resolved remotely. This can include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network components, conducting system audits and providing comprehensive reports on IT environments. In addition you will assist clients with IT infrastructure upgrades, migrations and new system deployments, whilst also providing on-site training to clients as needed. If this is beyond your capability don't worry, you will get to learn on the job from their senior field support technician who will nurture this part of your role. In order to succeed in this role, you must be able to drive, be Microsoft Certified, have a friendly, outgoing nature and be competent at problem solving. This is a Monday to Friday position, normal office working hours with regular social meet ups, the company has a welcoming and relaxed working environment, and is made up of experienced IT professionals with a good sense of humour who you can learn from in order to build your career. Future progression opportunities will be available for candidates with the right attitude and work ethic. If this sounds good please send us your CV today. Zero Surplus is East Anglia's premier recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our recruiters source staff for small and international businesses across Northants, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and the East of England. For registration purposes please could you let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.

Title: Flat Entrance Door Carpenter (Fire Team) Contract Type: 1x 12 months Fixed Term Contracts/secondment, Full time, 40 hours per week Salary: £41,207 per annum - You will be provided with an L&Q van for business use only. Grade: DM Tech 05 Reporting Office: River House, Sidcup, DA14 *You will only have to attend this office twice a month. Working Location: All regions of London and outskirts. *Your starting location will be from your home address. Persona: Mobile/Field Based Worker: Contractual hours to be worked from various locations such as resident home, estates etc, with ad hoc office attendance as required Working Pattern: 8am - 5pm, Monday-Friday Closing Date: 16th July 2026 at 11pm Interview Dates: 24th/27th July 2026 - Face to Face Interviews/Practical Assessments to be held at our River House, Sidcup Depot. Role Profile - Flat Entrance Door Carpenter (Fire Team).doc Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more... Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. L&Q reserve the right to not shortlist applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications within the last 24 months. Join our Fire Team at L&Q: To comply with, the fire safety regulations 2022 made it a legal requirement to carry out annual inspections on all fire doors from 23 January 2023 on multi occupied residential buildings over 11 meters height. You will report to the Fire safety supervisor and carry out works as instructed. Whilst meeting L&Q's corporate targets of financial strength. Covering All regions of London and outskirts. A company vehicle will be provided for business use only, PDA fuel card, Uniform, PPE and parking paid will all be provided. It is essential to have a valid UK Manual Licence to carry out this role. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role: You will need a good knowledge of fire door maintenance. The fire door maintenance operative will evaluate fire doors for correct installation, maintenance and repair. Inspections will involve carrying out minor repairs and frame manipulation where necessary and clearly documenting your findings using a PDA. What you'll bring: • Specialist Knowledge/experience of Hanging Fire Doors and fire door sets and second fix carpentry and fire door maintenance., • Working knowledge and understanding of the building/maintenance trades environment, • Job related Health & Safety., • Effective interpersonal and communication skills., • Able to plan and manage time effectively ensuring delivery of work within specified timescales, • Ability to assess customer needs and to meet quality standards for service with a focus on delivering high standards of customer/resident satisfaction. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email About L&Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q. At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here. Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us! #TJ JBRP1_UKTJ

Support Worker / Care Assistant – Male Applicants An excellent opportunity for a compassionate Support Worker / Care Assistant to help adults with complex needs build independence, maintain tenancies and move towards safer, more positive futures. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Supported Living Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Personal Assistant PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to be male, as the role involves providing intimate personal care and support to male residents where dignity, privacy and welfare are paramount. SALARY: £25,484 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Covering Colchester / Tendring, Essex JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 per week, Monday to Friday, working 7.5 hour shifts excluding an hours unpaid break. Rotating shifts covering from 0930 to 22:30 hours. There may be the ability/need to work 12 hour shifts. JOB OVERVIEW The organisation has a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Worker / Care Assistant to join a supported accommodation team, providing structured, person-centred support to adults with complex life experiences. As a Support Worker / Care Assistant you will help residents live safely, build confidence, develop life skills and work towards independent living. The Support Worker / Care Assistant will support people experiencing challenges including mental health needs, neurodiversity, substance misuse recovery, social vulnerability and homelessness. DUTIES Your duties as the Support Worker / Care Assistant include: • Person-Centred Support: Deliver care, support and supervision in line with individual support plans and risk assessments, • Daily Living Support: Help residents with meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and, where required, personal care, • Independence and Life Skills: Encourage residents to build routines, confidence and practical skills to sustain their accommodation, • Wellbeing and Welfare Checks: Monitor residents’ wellbeing, carry out welfare checks and escalate concerns appropriately, • Medication Prompting: Provide medication prompting and supervision in accordance with individual support plans, • Professional Boundaries: Build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and consistently applying house rules, • De-Escalation and Safety: Respond calmly to challenging situations using safe and appropriate de-escalation techniques, • Records and Reporting: Maintain accurate daily notes, incident reports and support records using electronic systems, • Appointments and Services: Support residents to attend appointments, access services, complete paperwork and prepare for independent living, • Team Collaboration: Work with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality support across all shifts CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL • Due to the nature of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to be male, as the role involves providing intimate personal care and support to male residents where dignity, privacy and welfare are paramount, • Experience supporting people with complex or multiple needs through work, volunteering or relevant life experience, • A good understanding of mental health, neurodiversity, substance misuse or social vulnerability, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong written skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and electronic recording systems, • Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation, • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and a commitment to protecting vulnerable adults, • Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and professional boundaries, • Compassionate, patient, non-judgemental and calm under pressure DESIRABLE • Experience within supported accommodation, hostels, residential care or homelessness services, • An NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, • The Care Certificate, • Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, MAPA or de-escalation training, • Experience delivering group sessions or life skills activities, • A full UK driving licence, • Additional language skills, including British Sign Language, • Previous experience of working with, supporting or engaging with members of the Orthodox Jewish community and an understanding of beliefs, customs, traditions and cultural practices BENEFITS • A rewarding career where your work genuinely changes lives, • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, • Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development, • A supportive and inclusive team environment, • Opportunities for career progression, • A role where every day brings new challenges and achievements This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check CLOSING DATE: 26th July 2026 INTERVIEWS: Face-to-Face HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and a Short Covering Letter detailing why you are applying for this post and how you meet the requirements to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14930 Full-Time, Permanent Healthcare and Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Colchester, Essex. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk AWD-IN-SPJ

Play Worker Entry-Level Opportunity Various Locations Across Essex TeacherActive is currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Play Workers to support a range of nursery settings across Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to take their first steps into the childcare and early years sector. Whether you have previous experience working with children or are looking to start a rewarding career in childcare, we are looking for caring, energetic, and reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting children's learning and development. Interviews will be conducted from our Chelmsford office. For candidates who are unable to attend in person, online interviews can be arranged. The Role: • Supporting children aged 0–5 years through play-based learning and activities • Assisting nursery practitioners with daily routines and activities • Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment for children • Encouraging children's social, emotional, and physical development • Supporting indoor and outdoor play sessions • Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues • Following nursery policies, safeguarding procedures, and health and safety requirements • Assisting with setting up and tidying away activities throughout the day Who We're Looking For: • Individuals who are interested in starting a career within childcare or the nursery industry • Friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic personalities • A genuine passion for working with children • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A positive attitude and willingness to learn • Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential • Candidates considering future Early Years qualifications and career progression are encouraged to apply Essential Requirements: • Eligibility to work in the UK • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one • Satisfactory references covering the last two years • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children • Reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to learn What We Offer: • A fantastic entry route into the childcare and early years sector • Opportunities to gain valuable experience within nursery settings across Essex • Ongoing support from experienced education and childcare consultants • Access to training and professional development opportunities • Potential pathways into Nursery Assistant, Early Years Educator, and Nursery Practitioner roles In return you can expect to receive: • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the easy onboarding process • Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply) • CPD Courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel • Market leading rates of pay • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply) • All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or admin fees To apply or find out more information, please contact: EMAIL: CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment