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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4AD Salary: £25,115.37 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: January 2026 UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship As part of our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Meadowcroft School. About the role You will provide hands-on, personalised support to students with complex learning needs, helping to deliver lessons, implement individual plans, and create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Key Responsibilities • Support the class teacher/tutor to ensure the delivery of high-quality education for all students, • Assist with the implementation of relevant education policies and procedures, • Provide individual or group support to enable students to access the curriculum as independently as possible, • Promote students’ physical, educational, and moral development in line with company policies, • Ensure equipment and resources are used, stored, and maintained efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues, • Support classroom organisation, resources, student groupings, and displays to create a stimulating learning environment suitable for students with autism spectrum disorder, • Assist in writing, updating, implementing, and evaluating student documentation, including Behaviour Support Profiles (BSP), Individual Risk Assessments, Individual Education Plans, Communication Profiles, and Pastoral Support Plans, • Collaborate with the class teacher/tutor to plan activities and ensure student safety on and off-site in line with risk assessments, • Produce teaching aids and resources as requested by the class teacher/tutor, • Experience supporting students with special educational needs, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder, • Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills, • Patience, adaptability, and a proactive approach Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged from 5 to 19, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs across 4 sites in Wakefield. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover We are committed to 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. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 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

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day, we work behind the scenes with our customers to solve the world’s most complex food challenges through our diverse ingredients, technologies, and people. We do everything with passion and continuously innovate to create a future of healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food—without compromise. Our goal is to be our customers’ most valued partner, to help create a world of sustainable nutrition, and to reach over two billion consumers with sustainable food solutions by 2030. We are currently recruiting for a Technical Projects Lead to join our Quality Assurance team. This is a temporary-to-permanent position, offering an exciting opportunity to grow within the business. In this role, you will lead and support food safety and quality initiatives, including the implementation and continuous improvement of the Food Safety and Quality Management System. You will also collaborate on cross-departmental projects, ensuring food safety and quality processes are upheld throughout. The role requires strong project leadership and technical expertise to maintain audit-ready standards every day. * Project Leadership Lead and support technical quality assurance projects from planning through to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Operations, Engineering, CI (Continuous Improvement), and external partners to ensure project outcomes align with site food safety and quality objectives. * Food Safety & Quality Initiatives Implement and continuously improve food safety and quality initiatives across the site. Drive compliance with retailer and customer manufacturing standards. Identify and implement improvements to existing procedures and practices within the Food Safety and Quality Management System. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for quality issues. * Cross-Departmental Support Provide technical quality assurance input into projects led by other departments (e.g., Engineering, Production, NPD). Act as a quality representative in cross-functional project teams to ensure food safety and quality requirements are maintained throughout project lifecycles. * Compliance & Documentation Maintain accurate records including validation reports, risk assessments, and change controls. Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., BRCGS, HACCP, and customer requirements). Support internal and external audits as a technical contributor. * CIP Validation Develop and execute Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) validation protocols. Analyse validation data and provide actionable insights to ensure hygiene standards meet regulatory and internal requirements. • Experience in quality assurance or technical roles within food manufacturing or FMCG., • Strong understanding of food safety principles and Food Safety and Quality Management Systems., • Hands-on experience with CIP systems and validation processes., • Knowledge of retailer manufacturing standards and expectations., • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. At Kerry, we value diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where everyone can bring their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. Our recruitment process is based entirely on merit, and we do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in yourpsychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting? Do you want to have opportunities toparticipate inresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a widerpsychological therapy networkthat meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* Itdoesn‘t have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Practitioner Psychologist Location: Meadowcroft School Wakefield,WF1 4AD Salary: Up to 65k (FTE, DOE) plus 3000 WelcomeBonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of 1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of 1,500upon completion of your final probation period. T&C‘s Apply) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,hours tooverlap with core school hours (Parttimehoursmaybeconsidered) Contract: Permanent (Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-time contractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils.This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams.Creating anenvironment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employeesdevelopin their careers. Forclinicians toachieve their Continued Professional Development(CPD)goalswe offer a 2000 training allowance,so that you cancomplete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education.Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England,Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thechildren and young people we educate for.OurAcornschoolsare there tomeet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for lifes important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools,enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. OurPromise WE LISTEN.We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER.To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.To each other and for one another. Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, worktogetherand behave. Itrepresentswhatstruly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day.It‘s the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for aPractitioner Psychologist to join our in-houseclinical team atMeadowcroft school. Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliverpsychologicalassessment and interventionto pupilswho may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGPsychologicalPractice Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, whiletaking into account the requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding apsychologicalcaseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing toschool development,staff training and consultation asrequired.This post would suit a resilient,creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams helpmaintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for aPractitioner Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support. Location:Meadowcroft School Wakefield,WF1 4ADMeadowcroft School forms part of ourAcorn Educationbrand, and is an independent specialist day school, supportingchildren and young people aged 5 19. Meadowcroft School School Finder - Acorn For further informationregarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: Registered with the HCPC Doctoral level degree inClinical/Counselling/Forensic/EducationalPsychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate) Relevantprevious experience, working in related settings or with related client group Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical,internal and externalagencies) Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development,group and individual levels. Experience of working via a model of: assess, plan, do and review Experience of effectively using consultation asamethod of service delivery. Adequate competence in all core areas ofpsychologicalpractice, meets HCPC practice standards. Knowledge of client group and their needs. Knowledge of trauma informed practice andneuro-diversity. Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others. Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts ofpeople Ability to write coherent andaccurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records,reports and interventionplans Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations. Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms. Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes. Ongoing evidence ofCPD. Ability to use evaluation tools todemonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes. Ability to make independent clinical decisions whennecessary. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines. Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post. Commitment to the values of the organisation. Flexible approach to working environments. Ability and willingness to travel on company business. Full driving licence and access to a car. Desirable Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social,emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care). Experience of providing supervision to others. Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group. Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group. Post qualification training in topics related to role,service and/or clientgroup Training in evidence-based interventions/approaches Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyoull get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: 2,000 training allowance Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions Your Wellbeing Matters access to a

Job Description: Multiskilled Engineering Technician 📍 Batley, Kirkless -West Yorkshire 💷 £50,400- £56,700 (including shift allowance, DOE) 🎁 + £2,500 Welcome Bonus, Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🌟 Why Join Us? We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best-in-class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way. 💼 The Role Our Mars Petcare factory have an opportunity to join our dynamic team. Focusing on machine maintenance for specialized equipment, including flow wrapping, pick and place robotics, and secondary and tertiary packaging machinery. Collaborate as part of a four-person team under the guidance of the Engineering Team Leader to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on our production lines, and take ownership of designated areas, driving continuous improvement (CI) through digitalised analysis at your fingertips. Shift Pattern (12-hour rotation, 7-7): • Week 1: 2 days, 2 nights, 5 off, • Week 2: 2 days, 3 nights, 4 off, • Week 3: 3 days, 2 nights, 5 off ...and then repeat. ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £50,400-£56,700 (DOE + shift allowance), • Welcome bonus paid in your first week, • Hot food restaurant on site, • Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, • Private healthcare + equal parental leave, • Onsite gym and nurse/osteopath/podiatrist, • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), • Life assurance (4x salary), • EV salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership & wellbeing support, • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, • Free parking on site: ✅ What We're Looking For • Solid foundation in engineering, built through a recognized apprenticeship., • HNC level in an electrical engineering discipline and a sound mechanical aptitude., • Proven working knowledge of 415v distribution, Motor control, PLC software, Process control philosophies, level 2 systems & networks. Experience of pneumatics & hydraulics would be an advantage., • Understanding and knowledge of a broad range of Electromechanical devices., • Reasonable working knowledge of H&S regulations., • Computer literate and comfortable navigating internal software packages such as Atlas PM, SAP and Microsoft packages 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Perform fault diagnosis leading to resolution of random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process., • Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days support organisation, • Provide technical experience/expertise/ information to assist others in resolution of equipment issues., • Responsible for the safe and required delivery of all services into and out of the factory during shift (including steam, air, water, gas and electricity)., • Undertake planning of maintenance activities, for both self and others, to achieve smooth transition between maintenance and production availability of equipment., • In conjunction with the area engineer, ensures that the right planned preventative maintenance is completed 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", • Access world-class training & development from day one, • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package