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Observation Assessor – Health & Social Care Apprenticeships Location: Field-based (Travel required) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive + travel expenses + great benefits Are you passionate about raising standards in Health and Social Care? Do you love seeing others grow, achieve, and make a real difference? We’re looking for a motivated and inspiring Observation Assessor to join our dedicated Health & Social Care Apprenticeship team. This is a rewarding and dynamic role where you’ll travel to workplaces across your region, carrying out holistic observations of learners and helping them achieve one of the most important qualifications in their careers. What you’ll be doing • Visiting workplaces to observe learners in real-life care settings, ensuring they meet apprenticeship standards., • Providing clear, constructive feedback to support learner progression and achievement., • Planning and conducting progressive in-person visits (average of 3 learners per day)., • Managing your time effectively to maximise travel efficiency and learning outcomes., • Ensuring all assessments meet Ofsted, awarding body, and internal quality standards., • Supporting with other key activities such as mock assessments, professional discussions, and learner reviews., • Promoting safeguarding and wellbeing at all times — making sure every learner feels supported and safe. What we’re looking for • A genuine passion for education, quality, and empowering others to succeed., • Excellent planning, time management and communication skills., • Confidence working independently, with the flexibility to travel long distances and stay overnight when needed., • An Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, TAQA, or CAVA)., • A Health & Social Care qualification at Level 3, 4 or 5., • At least 2 years’ experience in the Health and Social Care sector (minimum Senior Carer level). Why join us? You’ll be part of a passionate, professional, and supportive team who genuinely care about learners and the difference high-quality training makes in Health and Social Care. You’ll enjoy variety, independence, and the chance to see your impact first-hand as learners achieve their qualifications and progress in their careers. If you’re motivated by helping others succeed and want a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and inspire the next generation of Health and Social Care professionals. Salary: Level 3 - £30,000 basic + bonus opportunity OTE to £34,750 Salary: Level 5 - £33,000 basic + bonus opportunity OTE to £37,760 Benefits of working with t2 group • Mileage and overnight stay costs will be covered, • Laptop and mobile phone provided, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with length of service), • Christmas & New Year shutdown period, • Pension scheme, • Specsavers scheme, • Access to 1000's of student discounts inc. Unidays, Student Beans and TOTUM, • £500 employee referral bonus scheme, • Enhanced sick pay & maternity reward vouchers, • Employee well-being and assistance programme, • Access to EV company car scheme, • Life assurance cover Additional Requirements ·Must have own transport, broadband connection, and business-use car insurance (all business mileage and expenses are covered by the company) ·Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check & references t2 group is committed to providing a safe environment for all learner’s and employees. To find out more about our commitment to safeguarding please visit the t2 website We’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with t2 group.

Nursery Third In Charge \n\n Coton Day Nursery \n\n Salary from £28,704 \n\n 40 hours per week \n\n Are you looking for a new leadership role? Are you looking to work in a supporting environment? Explore our Nursery Third in Charge role below! \n\n Coton Day Nursery are looking for a Nursery Third in Charge/Room Leader to assist management in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents. \n\n This role is working 40 hours per week, the nursery is open all year round and is not a term time only role. You will need to have a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification. The nursery has a maximum of 24 children a day across the two age groups and you could be supporting with leading either of these. \n\n \n\n Why Join Us? \n\n At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: \n\n\n\t • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays \n\t, • Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s\n\t, • Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available \n\t, • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development\n\t, • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development\n\t, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality\n\t, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency\n\t, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff\n\t, • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file\n\t, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times\n\t, • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential\n\t, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential\n\t, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable\n\t, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable\n\t, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential\n\t, • Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential\n\n\n

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 Contract Term: Permanent Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm Start Date: ASAP Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have experience of working with children with SEND? Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils in a fully inclusive environment? If so, Selwyn Hall School could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. About the school Selwyn Hall School is a new SEN school in Foxton, South West of Cambridge, which provides specialist education for 7-18 year olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our pupils may have a number of diagnoses including: ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety and/or, communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs. Our small bespoke groupings of 4-6 children ensure that every pupil receives the individual attention they need to succeed. The school is situated within large private grounds to create a therapeutic environment that enables us to focus on the health and wellbeing of the pupils. We have space for a range of outdoor learning experiences including forest school, a multi-use sports pitch, sensory trail, conservation area and play equipment. Inside, the building has been completely refurbished and offers a range of classrooms and activity rooms including science, computing, music, drama and Art/DT. We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have twelve SEN schools across the UK who work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement. All of our provisions are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. About the role The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching all allocated areas of the curriculum. You will be required to plan, prepare and present lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class group. Other responsibilities include: Motivating pupils through enthusiastic, imaginative presentation Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and other professionals to ensure a high standard of education Monitoring and assessing pupils' progress, providing regular feedback to pupils, parents and colleagues Using a variety of teaching strategies and resources to promote pupils' engagement and learning Creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment for all pupils Maintaining discipline within the classroom in line with our Behaviour Policy Requirements: Hold Qualified Teacher Status Successful Primary School Teaching experience A good knowledge of the National Curriculum Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils needs Benefits: Company Pension Life Assurance Access to our employee discount scheme offering savings with over 740 retailers including all the major supermarkets, hundreds of high street shops and a wide range of restaurants. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be covered by Polaris. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. TPBN1_UKTJ

They have been rated one of the top 5 best social care charities to work for in the UK therefore they are a great employer with family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance of the social workers, and many benefits. The East Midlands service is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and the successfu

Up to £53,500 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications).Are you a compassionate and resilient leader ready to shape the future of young lives? Do you want to work in a beautiful, rural location in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside?.The home is dual-registered with Ofsted and AALA a

Maths Teacher | Cambridge | January/February 2026 Are you a Maths Teacher seeking a new role for the next academic year...? Perhaps you're a Maths ECT keen to secure your first Teaching position...? If either of the above sound like you, and you have a Maths-related Degree from a UK Top 20 University, look no further! Ribbons & Reeves are actively recruiting an ambitious Maths Teacher to work in an up-and-coming Secondary School in Cambridgeshire. This role is suitable for either an experienced Maths Teacher, or a Maths ECT! Maths Teacher | The Role: Permanent Maths Teacher role starting January or February 2026 OFSTED rated Good Secondary School in Cambridgeshire Fantastic CPD opportunities on offer, working alongside an experienced Maths Department Salary: Pay to Scale | MPS/UPS Maths Teacher | Personal Specification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential Obtained a Maths-related Degree (2:1 or above) from a UK Top 20 University Supportive of an inclusive learning environment with high behaviour expectations Confident with GCSE / A-Level Maths teaching This Secondary School, based in Cambridgeshire, are known for fostering the strengths of each individual student and building on these to ensure they thrive throughout their schooling journey. More specifically, the Maths Department at this school is well established, however, they are continually seeking new and innovative ways to implement the National Curriculum and pride themselves on keeping up to date with recent educational research. If you think you would be a great fit for this Maths Teacher role, please click Apply and attach your CV. Alternatively, for more information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact John at Ribbons & Reeves. Ribbons & Reeves are Cambridges leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Maths Teacher role in Cambridgeshire. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Maths Teacher role. Maths Teacher | Cambridge | INDCAM TPBN1_UKTJ

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Out of School Club Assistant to join our team at Longstanton Pre-School in Cambridge. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for an Out of School Club Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. As an Out of School Club Assistant, you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification. Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey! What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: • 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings), • Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS), • The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children., • A generous workplace pension scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service., • Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being, • Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave, • A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity., • Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources., • Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets As the Early Years Assistant, you will: • provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children., • be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment, • Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach., • Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification. Hours per week: 22.5 Weeks per year: 39 Virtual interview date: Monday 12th January 2026

Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled and creative Early Years Manager who can inspire and lead their team to deliver outstanding early years education and care. Longstanton Pre-School based in Cambridge is a popular setting at the heart of the community. Our Longstanton Pre-School is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. The Early Years Manager will be supported by the Childcare Operational Manager and wider Alliance support services including HR and Finance. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: • 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings), • Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS), • The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children., • A generous workplace pension scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service., • Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being, • Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave, • A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity., • Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources., • Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets Early Years Manager will: • inspire and lead your team to deliver high quality early years education and care, • manage the day-to-day operation of the setting, ensuring all regulatory requirements and policies and procedures are adhered too., • build relationships with parents and the wider community Successful applicants will need: • a minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent and ability to meet all standards set out in EYFS., • EYFS 2024 requirement: Employed or internal job changes on or after 4 January 2024 must hold a level 2 Math's qualification or must achieve one within 2 years of starting in the position., • proven post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare, • sound IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programmes, nursery management software, social media platforms and online portals effectively For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 35 (We are open to flexibility around how the hours will be worked) Weeks per year: 39 (Term time) Interview date: 26th January 2026

We are looking for a skilled and creative Out of School Club Manager who can inspire and lead their team to deliver outstanding early years education and care. Our Longstanton Pre-School in Cambridge is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. The Out of School Club Manager will be supported by the Early Years Manager, the Children Services Manager, and wider Alliance support services including HR and Finance. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: • 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings), • Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS), • The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children., • A generous workplace pension scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service., • Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being, • Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave, • A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity., • Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources., • Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets Out of School Club Manager will: • inspire and lead your team to deliver high quality early years education and care, • manage the day-to-day operation of the setting, ensuring all regulatory requirements and policies and procedures are adhered too., • build relationships with parents and the wider community Successful applicants will need: • a minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent and ability to meet all standards set out in EYFS., • EYFS 2024 requirement: Employed or internal job changes on or after 4 January 2024 must hold a level 2 Math's qualification or must achieve one within 2 years of starting in the position., • proven post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare, • sound IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programmes, nursery management software, social media platforms and online portals effectively Hours per week: 22.5 Weeks per year: 39

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above). Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.

Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled and creative.Our Longstanton Pre-School is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.The Early Years Manager will be supported by the Childcare Operational Manager and wider Alliance support services including HR and Finance.We are proud to be part of the E