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Project Officer, I Bike Schools Programme – East Lothian Scotland £29,235 per annum (pro rata for part time) Ref: 125REC Part time 18.75 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working Base: Selected Schools in East Lothian and flexibility to work from home when not delivering in-school sessions. Contract: Fixed term contract until 30 June 2027 (with possible extension) ABOUT THE ROLE Team: Delivery/ SWNI As the Project Officer, you will support schools across East Lothian to increase active travel, such as walking, wheeling and cycling. Your work will help pupils, staff and local communities travel in healthier and more sustainable ways. In this role, you will plan and deliver a range of activities, events and lessons. These activities are designed to encourage people to choose active travel when going to school or work. You will spend time working with teachers, parents, pupils and community members to make these activities successful. You will also work closely with Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Volunteers. Part of your role is to give them clear guidance and support so that everyone understands their tasks and feels confident carrying them out. Alongside this, you will contribute ideas and feedback to help develop the plans and goals of the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. You will communicate clearly with schools and partners, making sure information is simple and easy to understand. You will organise your tasks in a structured way and can ask for team support whenever it is helpful. You will use accessible materials and inclusive approaches to help people understand the benefits of active travel. Your aim is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels able to take part. What You’ll Be Doing • You will deliver behaviour change and engagement projects that encourage active travel., • You will plan, organise and run educational sessions, practical activities and events that help people make positive changes in how they travel., • You will build effective working relationships with schools, community groups and local authorities to support these projects. ABOUT YOU We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. • At least 3 years of experience working with community groups. This can be paid work or voluntary work., • An understanding of Active Travel (walking, wheeling, cycling) and the challenges faced by communities who experience inequality or barriers., • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and how to follow safe working practices with children, young people and adults., • Experience leading group workshops and presenting information clearly, both online and in person. WHAT WE OFFER We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life. Wellbeing Support • 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees, • Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees), • Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about, • Free, confidential support service available 24/7, • Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, • Bike, computer and season ticket loans, • Discount benefits, • London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)., • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Application deadline: 23:59, 22 February 2026, • Interviews will be held in the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Edinburgh Hub during the week of 09 March 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form., • We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community., • Adjustments are available throughout the application process. We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community. Adjustments are available throughout the application process. Our Values • We are always learning, • Championing equity, • Taking ownership, • Delivering Together

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Job Title: Pastoral Assistant Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (£13.25 per hour) (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start Date: March 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we are excited to welcome a passionate and dedicated Pastoral Assistant to join the incredible team at The Holden School — a place where relationships matter, every pupil is known as an individual, and positive change happens every day. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference, supporting young people to feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. About the Role As a Pastoral Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive school environment where pupils can thrive both emotionally and academically. You will work closely with students who may need additional guidance, reassurance, or crisis support, helping them build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships. Working alongside the Head of Behaviour and Welfare and the wider leadership team, you will help shape and deliver effective pastoral support across the school, ensuring consistency, compassion, and high expectations in everything we do. This is a role where no two days are the same — but every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Key Responsibilities • Promote a respectful and inclusive environment that celebrates every pupil’s individuality and potential, • Support the school’s ethos by modelling positive behaviour and challenging inappropriate conduct constructively, • Provide direct pastoral, emotional, and behavioural support throughout the school day, • Work alongside teachers to support classroom management, supervision, and pupil wellbeing You are a calm, empathetic, and resilient professional who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve success. You will have: • Experience working in challenging educational or youth support environments, • A strong track record supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, • Knowledge of strategies that promote emotional regulation, wellbeing, and positive behaviour The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. 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

Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer Department: Howorth Specialist Environments Reports to: Design Manager We are delighted to announce we have a new vacancy for experienced Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Howorth team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the full mechanical design lifecycle of healthcare projects, from concept through to completion. Key duties include conducting site surveys, producing detailed feasibility reports, and developing coordinated designs for mechanical building systems such as HVAC, public health services, medical gas installations, BMS controls, and associated building elements. The role also involves preparing comprehensive service drawings, including equipment layouts, manufacturing details, equipment schedules, and project specifications. In addition, the candidate will support the Pre‑Construction Team by contributing to the development of both conceptual and technical proposals. Working Location: Head Office Bolton| Full-time Key Responsibilities As part of your role at Howorth, your responsibilities will include: • Generate design concepts and solutions to meet project and customer requirements, providing evidence of compliance., • Prepare and present design and construction scheme packs, including engineering details for internal reviews and customer forums., • Conduct site surveys and construction inspections, producing detailed reports as required., • Take responsibility for design and coordination of all Mechanical and Electrical services and equipment installations., • Collaborate and innovate independently or with Engineers/Draughtsmen to develop ideas into detailed schemes, supported by calculations and compliance reports to demonstrate compliance with relevant industry standards, highlighting deviations and risks where necessary., • Deliver high-quality service to customers, on time and with minimal supervision., • Liaise with technical specialists and suppliers (e.g., BMS, Medical Gases, AHUs, Air Equipment, Theatre Control Panels, Lighting etc)., • Perform peer checks on work produced by other Engineers and Draughtsmen., • Prepare and approve drawings, ensuring they meet required standards, reflect design intent accurately, and define construction and inspection requirements., • Support the Lead Design Manager with additional tasks and activities as required. Qualifications & Preferred Skills • Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Building Services Engineering/ HVAC., • Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of UK standards, with specific familiarity with Healthcare Technical Memorandums., • Industry Awareness: Fully conversant with the latest engineering design concepts, standards, and disciplines., • Health & Safety: Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation related to design, including incorporation of risk assessments Desired Experience • Software Skills: Fully experienced and trained in AutoCAD 2D and Revit., • Design Expertise: Proven track record in design development from concept through construction, with strong technical ability to apply knowledge and experience to solve complex engineering problems., • Project Experience: Experience working on a range of multi-disciplinary projects, specifically in healthcare environment., • Product Knowledge: Understanding of Howorth products and their design requirements., • Interpret Design Requirements Quickly: Understand and translate requirements from Clients / Users Specifications into actionable design solutions., • Creative Problem-Solving: Formulate innovative ideas to address design challenges and meet customer expectations., • Collaborate Effectively: Communicate with and support the Design Manager to agree on design schemes and technical concepts, ensuring timely delivery of design work., • Project Liaison: Work closely with Project Managers to provide technical support, conduct site inspections, and witness installations., • Maintain Professionalism: Demonstrate a positive attitude under challenging circumstances and act as a role model for high standards of work and behaviour., • Plan and Prioritise: Organise and manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and align with company objectives. Benefits Free parking – Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay – Flexible / Hybrid Working – Wellbeing Allowance – Medicash Healthcare Plan Additional Benefits: Critical illness scheme – Death in service cover – Electric Car Salary Sacrifice – Cycle to work scheme – Employee assistance scheme – Pension scheme after 3 months employment – Company sick pay About Us Air it’s a wonderful thing. And at Howorth, we should know. For over 160 years we've studied it. Inhaled and exhaled it. Developed pioneering new ways to clean it, control it, climatise it and contain it. We understand what it does and how it flows. We know how it moves through operating theatres and clinical areas, pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical manufacturing equipment and environments. Read more: ___ Our Culture At Howorth Air Tech we believe in the power of people and there are three values that underpin everything we do as an organisation. · • Integrity: You take ownership and accountability, and you value openness., • Collaboration: You work with others to achieve shared goals., • Excellence: You strive to deliver high-quality service with a ‘can-do’ attitude. These values reinforce our organisational purpose: to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We believe that embracing different perspectives fuels innovation and strengthens our team. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, ensuring equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Our commitment to DEI is evident in our hiring practices, workplace policies, and ongoing efforts to cultivate a culture where every employee feels a sense of belonging.

SEND Teaching Assistant - The Role:* Primary SEND provision based in Bolton* Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and challenging behaviour* Provide 1:1 and small group support* Assist pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies* Promote positive behaviou

Trainee Probation Officer Programme Training salary of £26,475 (during training), moving to £35,130 once in a qualified probation officer role. There is a London weighting allowance of £4,249 which is additional to these salaries. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As a probation officer, you can change lives. Working with offenders in the community, in prisons and in courts - you’ll support them to get back on track and turn their lives around. You’ll also gain a professional qualification with our support, along with a competitive salary, generous leave and great training. What the role involves You’ll work as a probation services officer while you earn your qualification. Visiting prisons and attending courts, you’ll make interventions with offenders that enable them to understand their behaviour and want to change it. You’ll help them bring out their potential to build a more positive future and reduce the chance that they’ll reoffend. And you’ll take pride in helping to make our communities safer places. Growing your knowledge and skills with a mixture of theory and practical training, you’ll also work with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities and the wider community. You’ll learn from different situations every day. After you’ve qualified, you’ll be able to apply to become a probation officer with opportunities to keep developing and growing your knowledge, and progress through structured career paths. Skills and experience Our people come from a variety of backgrounds, so there’s no single type of probation officer. To join, you’ll need emotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You’ll also need to be the kind of person who can build rapport quickly and de-escalate potentially volatile situations. As well as being happy to self-manage, you should have passion for and commitment to your work. Excellent report-writing skills are also a must. Lastly, you should have some experience of working with people who’ve demonstrated challenging behaviour. It doesn’t matter whether its paid or voluntary – just that it involves the kind of behaviour we see from offenders. What you need to apply To apply, you’ll need a recognised Level 3 qualification or above, such as A level, access to higher educational diploma, advanced apprenticeship, applied general or AS level. It doesn’t matter what subject your Level 3 qualification is in. We offer different learning programmes dependant on the level of qualification you hold. These range from 15 months for Graduates with a level 5 qualification to 27 months for our non graduate programme. If your application is successful, we’ll assess your previous education in order to offer you the correct length of the programme – 15,21 or 27 months. What we offer You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. Under the scheme you would make contributions of around 6.5% of the pay you receive, with employer contributions of around 29.6% of your pay. You’ll also be part of a supportive, diverse and friendly team environment, with support and guidance from your divisional training manager, your line manager and practice tutor throughout your studies.

Key responsibilities will include: Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, social, emotional, or mental health needs Implementing behaviour support strategies and individual behaviour plans Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being throughout the school day Working collaborativ

As a Cover Supervisor, you will: Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff * Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and resources * Maintain a focused, safe, and positive classroom environment * Manage behaviour in line with school policies * Support students to stay on

SEND Teaching Assistant - The Role: * Primary SEND provision based in Bolton * Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and challenging behaviour * Provide 1:1 and small group support * Assist pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies * Promote positive beh

A well-established secondary school in Bolton is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to support students with their classwork and promote positive behaviour throughout the school day. Experience in a school or similar setting is desirable.

The role focuses on helping to support learning and the development of positive behaviour and social skills for those student’s diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorders. The successful applicant will work within the Speech and Language resource provision, liaising with teachers, parents and

Hays Education is looking for Primary Teaching Assistants to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in schools throughout Bury. We offer regular day-to-day supply, short-term cover and longer-term roles to suit your availability and experience. What you'll do: Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons Work with pupils in small groups or 1:1 Help maintain a positive learning environment Assist with classroom routines and behaviour management What you'll need: Recent experience supporting children in a primary setting Strong communication and relationship-building skills A proactive, flexible and supportive approach An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) What you'll get: Competitive daily rates Flexible work that fits your schedule A dedicated Hays consultant and access to local opportunities £250 refer-a-friend bonus scheme* Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays. TPBN1_UKTJ

Registered Care Home Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Registered Care Home Manager Care home :Lakeview Care Home Contract type :Full Time, 40 hours per week. Rate :Competitive salary-dependent on experience Due to internal progression, we have an exciting opportunity to join us as our new Home Manager at Lakeview Care home in Leigh. Lakeview was rated Good by the CQC in October 2025, giving you the opportunity to build on previous success and aim to deliver outstanding care for our residents! This role offers you the opportunity to shape your own service and team, and really make a difference to peoples lives in a purpose built, state of the art home. We have innovative digital systems to support you in all aspects of running your home, so you can spend less time doing paperwork and more time with your team and the people you support. For Managers wishing to develop and grow, our training is second to none. We have a range of in-house leadership and management development programmes to support your career development. About Lakeview Located on Ena Crescent in Leigh, Lakeview has 30 bedrooms thoughtfully divided into three small, purpose-built units, each designed to provide highly personalised, nurse-led care for adults with complex needs. This structure allows the home to offer a calm, supportive environment where care is tailored to both clinical requirements and individual lifestyles. Firetree Unit is a female-only unit supporting adults with complex mental health needs, dementia, and physical disabilities. Care is delivered in a structured yet homely setting, with a strong emphasis on personalised routines, emotional wellbeing, and maintaining independence wherever possible. Bridgewater Unit is a male-only unit specialising in dementia care, including support for individuals who may experience behaviours of concern. Staff are trained in positive behaviour support approaches, focusing on dignity, engagement, and meaningful daily activity as cognitive needs progress. Pennington Unit , also male-only, supports adults with complex mental health needs and neurological conditions such as Huntingtons disease. This unit provides specialist nursing care that addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of long-term and progressive conditions, ensuring residents receive consistent, expert support in a stable environment. About the role As a Home Manager with Exemplar Health Care, you wont just manage your home, youll be the heartbeat of everything that happens there. Youll be given a great deal of autonomy and will lead by example, driving your team and pushing for continuous improvement daily. Youll provide person-centred and quality driven care to ensure that you make every day better for the people who live and work in your home. This is both an inward and outward focused position, demanding attention to multiple factors, including but not limited to: quality initiatives and improvement team leadership and management recruitment and colleague development referral management and occupancy data collection, analysis and interpretation financial management customer relationships and marketing to ensure business sustainability and success. About you Above all, youre someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. You must also have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. As this is a leadership role, you should have a minimum of three years management experience, ideally in a complex care setting. You will have previous experience in achieving good or outstanding outcomes with the CQC, ensuring exceptional care for the individuals we support. Youre also someone with: a thorough understanding of nursing care best practice, sector specific and employer legislation and governance frameworks great communication skills, able to build relationships with local commissioners and professionals the ability to inspire, lead and manage a team excellent time management skills, able to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines an excellent range of clinical, business, digital and operational skills. What we offer We offer great rewards and perks including: excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects retail and lifestyle reward discounts excellent bonus scheme upon meeting KPIs excellent pension plan Bupa health care cover electric car salary sacrifice scheme life assurance cover paid access to the RCNi Learning platform 24/7 counselling and support Blue Light Card eligibility. How to apply Sound good? Wed love to hear from you. Click the button to APPLY NOW. Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post. TPBN1_UKTJ