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£40,575 - £56,061 + Excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in As a Pastoral Manager you’ll take the lead in enabling your team to meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs [Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health] and need more support than most. You’ll make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programs for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive. With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young people’s developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate your team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility, good organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage a team means you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group. One of the best environments in SEND Queensmead House School is located on a historic site with views of Windsor Castle. This inspiring setting, with a rich heritage of education, is now home to a specialist learning environment recently rated Good by Ofsted. QHS is an independent specialist day school, with both primary and secondary settings providing high quality education. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. What we do for you We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts, • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Pastoral Manager, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties, • Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection, • NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification, • Ideally - Leadership related Qualification, • Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), • Experience of staff appraisal/performance management and supervision Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document. For a full job description and person specification, please click _ To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _.

£31,288 - £34,601 + Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in As a Pastoral Support Assistant you’ll help us meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs [Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health] and need more support than most. You’ll make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programs for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive. With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young peoples developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate and work in a team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility and good organizational skills mean you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group. One of the best environments in SEND Queensmead House School is located on a historic site with views of Windsor Castle. This inspiring setting, with a rich heritage of education, is now home to a specialist learning environment recently rated Good by Ofsted. QHS is an independent specialist day school, with both primary and secondary settings providing high quality education. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. What we do for you We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts, • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Pastoral Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: • Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties, • Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection, • Ideally - NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document. For a full job description and person specification, please click _ To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Overview • Anaesthetics/Recovery The Princess Margaret Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £54,316.02 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Overview Lead Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics/Recovery The Princess Margaret Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £54,316.02 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours per week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Duties Of This Role Include • Lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway, acting as a specialist or functional lead within the team., • Ensure that all patient safety checks, including WHO surgical safety processes, are carried out in accordance with hospital policy., • Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for theatre practitioners and support staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, compassion, and accountability., • Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, safety, and dignity are upheld at all times., • Apply all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to theatre operations, ensuring adherence to professional and regulatory standards., • Work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, recovery staff, and wider hospital teams to ensure effective patient flow and continuity of care. Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria • NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant experience in a theatre environment (e.g. scrub, recovery, or anaesthetics)., • Demonstrated clinical leadership experience and ability to act as a role model to peers., • Strong understanding of patient safety protocols, safeguarding, infection control, and clinical governance., • Scrub Practitioner or Surgical First Assistant qualification [for scrub leads]., • ENB 998 and/or mentorship course., • Approved / recognised anaesthetic course., • ILS., • Excellent communication, organisation, and mentoring skills., • Commitment to personal development and supporting the development of others., • Experience in major orthopaedics is desired. Salary & Benefits Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service, • Private Pension Scheme, • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions, • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts, • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay, • Non-contributory life insurance, • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits, • Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing, • Employee recognition programmes, • Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more! Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: why-circle/our-philosophy #J-18808-Ljbffr

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Maidenhead Start Date: January 2027 Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and welcoming primary school? Academics is seeking a dedicated and passionate HLTA to join a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Maidenhead. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working across different year groups, supporting pupils' learning and making a positive difference to children's educational development. About the Role As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will have the opportunity to deliver lessons independently, provide classroom cover when required and work closely with teachers to ensure pupils remain engaged, motivated and supported in their learning. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across KS1 and KS2. Provide classroom cover and support curriculum delivery. Work alongside class teachers to support pupils' progress and attainment. Adapt learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities. Promote positive behaviour and maintain an inclusive classroom environment. Provide additional support to individuals and small groups where required. Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning. What We're Looking For HLTA qualification or equivalent experience. Strong experience working within a primary school setting. Confidence in delivering lessons independently across different year groups. Excellent classroom management and communication skills. A flexible, proactive and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning. A genuine passion for supporting children's development and helping them achieve their potential. What We Offer The opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking primary school. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. A dedicated consultant at Academics to support you throughout your placement. Competitive daily rates. PAYE payment options. The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development. If you are a motivated HLTA looking for your next opportunity in Maidenhead, we would love to hear from you! Apply today through Academics and take the next step in your education career. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy. TPBN1_UKTJ