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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Yiewsley Grange School, West Drayton UB7 7QP Salary: £24,675.00 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 38.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start: December 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Make a lasting difference in the lives of young people by joining our dedicated team, where we create nurturing and supportive environments that help pupils achieve more than they ever thought possible. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant at Yiewsley Grange School, you’ll work closely with inspiring pupils, all of whom have a diagnosis of autism and may have additional needs. Every child has incredible potential, and you’ll play a key role in helping them unlock it through tailored, engaging learning experiences. You’ll help prepare learning materials, support classroom activities, and provide hands-on guidance under the direction of experienced teachers. Beyond the classroom, you’ll support pupils’ emotional and physical wellbeing, helping them build confidence, independence, and resilience. No two days will be the same — you’ll face challenges, celebrate successes, and develop your own skills along the way. With the support of an experienced and passionate team, you’ll have every opportunity to grow and progress in your career. Essential Requirements • Experience working with children., • Previous experience working with children with autism is highly desirable., • GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). About Us Yiewsley Grange is one of our Early Years and Primary sites, providing specialist education for children aged 3.5 – 11 years old. Our schools support pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. At Yiewsley Grange, we use a wide range of teaching strategies to engage learners with diverse learning difficulties and styles. Pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards the Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and equivalent functional skills qualifications. As part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools, Yiewsley Grange benefits from being one of four sites offering education from early years up to Key Stage 2. The group provides a unique combination of education and support for pupils across a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. By delivering personalised teaching in an autism-specific environment, we ensure that each pupil’s individual needs are fully addressed and their capabilities maximised. Our tailored primary learning environment is designed specifically to support autistic children in reaching their full potential The site is situated in West Drayton and is commutable from Slough, Windsor and surrounding areas. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide 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 Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. 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 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

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Care Events Manager to join our Care Team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or whose child has died. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care. Our Care Events Team provide an extensive programme of groups and events for the 800 life-limited children, their families and bereaved families. There are themed family events, social groups for siblings of different ages, pamper days for mums, counselling groups, bereavement café, memorial days and many festive events such as ice-skating at Hampton Court. Taking place at our hospices and in the communities we serve, there are 5-6 events each week, offering important opportunities for families to make memories together. About the role The Care Events Manager is responsible for the delivery and oversight of the annual programme of events. The Care Event Manager leads the Care Events Team, including an Events Assistant, Events Management Intern, Counsellor and care events volunteers, and working with family support workers, children’s therapists and counsellors to deliver an incredible programme of creative and inclusive experiences. The Care Events Manager works alongside the Lead Therapist and Lead Counsellor to ensure that family support at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is everything the children and families need it to be. At a weekly meeting, the team are made aware of children and family members who are struggling and think together about where they might benefit from the opportunity to spend time with others who share similar experiences or receive group therapy. Utilising professional events management skills, each event is planned meticulously to be a safe and inviting space. Providing this opportunity for families is integral to their mental wellbeing. Example events for life-limited children and their families Example events for bereaved families About you This role requires an individual with professional events management experience, with a proven track record of executing high-profile and bespoke events. The individual should have skills in marketing, events administration and able to create events for families from diverse backgrounds. Excellent project management skills are required to keep the fast-paced programme on track, alongside diligence in health and safety. Leadership and management expertise enable the team to thrive, so that we can provide outstanding support to families. The Care Events Manager should be a compassionate and caring individual, sensitive to the needs of families at Shooting Star, with the emotional resilience to work with families who are experiencing grief and trauma. This is a unique opportunity for an events manager to utilise their skillset to make a huge difference to the families that we support. Once or twice a month the Care Events Manager is expected to work on a Saturday or Sunday (time is given back during the week). Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity. What we offer In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include: Pension scheme NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions Annual leave 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service Contractual benefits Generous sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay Flexible working arrangements Death in service benefits Reimbursed professional membership fees Eye care Employee referral scheme Blue Light discount card Health and wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Mindfulness sessions Cycle to work scheme Mental Health First Aiders Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. In addition, an enhanced disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support and consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. Equality, diversity and inclusion Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer. Please contact Sarah Hodkinson [ ] if you have any questions about this role. To apply please complete our online application and send a statement outlining how your skills and experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Executive Assistant Ref: LS46828 A Japanese entertainment company is seeking a detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of department. This is a business support role focused on administrative and operational efficiency, requiring the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee information. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in an organised, process-driven environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate records. Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Salary: Negotiable (This is a junior/associate-level position) Location: Windsor, West London (1-day WFH per week can be considered after probation) Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities Administrative Support • Maintain ADP iHCM data and physical files in line with policies and legal requirements, • Process and track internal approvals, budgets, travel arrangements, and expense claims, • Coordinate payroll reporting, approvals, and month-/year-end processes, • Complete annual statutory submissions (e.g., P11D, STBV), • Conduct daily wellness checks and maintain documentation, • Coordinate wellness and engagement initiatives and annual appraisal processes, • Support recruitment campaigns through scheduling, communication, and record-keeping, • Maintain accurate, confidential HR and payroll records, • Support GDPR compliance, audits, and HR reporting, • Ensure precise data handling and adherence to confidentiality and data-protection standards Knowledge, Skills & Experience • Experience in administrative support roles, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, • Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information with absolute discretion, • Advanced Excel skills for creating and maintaining reports, charts, and data analysis, • Proficiency in PowerPoint for creating organisational charts and presentations, • Strong written and verbal communication abilities, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), • Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise multiple tasks, • Understanding of the critical importance of data protection and confidentiality in HR environments, • All applicants for the Executive Assistant must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support. *We regret that we cannot accept applications from YMS, Graduate or Student visa holders. *When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: LS46828) at the top of your message. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR & Admin Assistant to support our HR and office administration functions. This role will play a key part in recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day HR/office admin operations, ensuring a smooth employee experience and efficient office support. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Employer Branding • Manage job ad postings across platforms and liaise with recruitment agencies., • Handle applications and initial candidate screening., • Support with candidate pitching and LinkedIn searches., • Arrange interviews and scheduling between candidates and hiring managers., • Collaborate with line managers to design onboarding journeys, • Manage all onboarding preparation, • Oversee onboarding arrangements:, • Maintain accurate HR records and staff files., • Provide administrative support for HR policies, compliance, and audits., • Act as the first point of contact for employee HR queries., • Support general office administration tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Qualifications & Experience • Previous experience in HR support, recruitment coordination, or office administration., • Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail., • Knowledge of onboarding and compliance processes, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Learning Support Assistant Learning Support Assistant 37 hours per week. 37 weeks per year - £24,105.57 FTE (actual £20,359.93) BRK20 (happy to discuss part time options for the right candidate) Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers. If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. We are an established provider of good quality College and School Links courses for young people and adults with learning difficulties and emotional/behavioural difficulties. Brooklands College is committed to supporting learners with a wide range of needs including dyslexia, autism and physical and sensory needs. We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to provide support to learner/s for the duration of their course. About the role: As Learning Support Assistant, you will work as part of a team of LSAs. Your role will include: Support learners in class 1:1 or in small groups, working at a range of levels from entry level to L3 across all curriculum areas Use strategies to help students with reading, writing and maths skills Support students during their exams Keep careful records of all LSA support provided To fulfil the role of Learning Support Assistant you will have: English & Maths level 2 A relevant LSA qualification or willingness to take one a distinct advantage Good IT, numeracy, oral and written communication skills A sound understanding of the purpose of the Additional Learning Support function What we offer: Generous holiday entitlement Financial benefits and discounts Pension (TPS or LGPS) Free on-site parking Staff wellbeing and fitness resources Employee recognition schemes Opportunities for professional development A supportive and collaborative working environment The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students Brooklands Technical College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands Technical College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates maybe subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Brooklands Technical College, have no authority to enter an arrangement. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that previous applicants need not apply. Recruitment agencies engaging with Brooklands Technical College will be on our PSL. REF-225 258 TPBN1_UKTJ

Assistant Service Manager - Virginia Water Full time 39 hours per week £27,969 per annum pro rata Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things. We are looking for a full time (39 hours) Assistant Service Manager to join the team at Red Houses in Virginia Water, Surrey. Red Houses supports adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and some limited to non-verbal communication. The role requires you to be fully flexible and preferably hold a UK driving license. The position is split to allow 25% admin time. You will have the amazing opportunity to make a wonderful impact on people’s lives by supporting the service manager to build and lead a great team, receiving full support from the beginning of your journey with us. We just ask that you share our values, and you have a fun, positive and can-do attitude! Our ideal Assistant Service Manager looks like this! Work with your Service Manager to manage and lead a successful and positive team. Understands the balance between keeping people safe and promote positive risk taking. Have a good understanding of the social care sector and how it benefits and impacts the people we support. Support your team to stay up to date with policies and procedures to carry out and maintain safe and best practices. Support the Service Manager to recruit new employees and develop and manage your staff team in a fair and consistent manner. Work with your Service Manager to reinforce a positive culture of continuous improvement. Act as the Service Manager in their absence. For more details about the role, please have a look at the role profile. Benefits you can expect: High quality training that supports your career development. Paid enhanced DBS check. Flexible working. Shopping discount via Blue Light Card and The Benefits website. Paid annual leave (pro rata). Contributory pension scheme with life assurance. Free and confidential 24/7 access to a health portal, counselling and support. Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £50. About us: Avenues Group is a specialist charity provider of supported living, residential care and outreach services for people with autism, learning disability and complex needs. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be an active citizen and engaged in the community where they live. We work across Kent, London, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Shropshire. We know that well-supported people support people well, and we invest in our employees so everyone can thrive. We offer excellent career and development opportunities across the organisation. You’ll become part of our strong Avenues community, which is there to support you each day. Your values should match ours: Respect: We treat people as we would wish to be treated ourselves. Excellence: We don’t settle for okay; we are determined to achieve more. Integrity: We do the right thing, even if it takes more time and effort. Pride: The work we do is something we want to tell others we are part of. Contact us! If the role appears and you don’t quite meet all the above criteria but share our values and are willing to learn please do get in touch with us. We believe that a good Assistant Service Manager with the right values can be supported to develop the skills needed. We will support you with excellent training, ongoing coaching and other benefits. As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview stage. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities. We’re there for you, from your first conversation with our recruitment team, to day one of your induction, and throughout your career.

The Head of Wardrobe/Costume Designer works alongside the team of theatre professionals to provide at least 10 fully costumed productions within the academic year as part of a fully programmed season. The Head of Wardrobe/Costume designer will work especially close with our Designer(s) on each production to collaboratively realise the costume design. The Head of Wardrobe/Costume Designer will oversee the make-up and wigs for each production, briefing freelance make up and wig artists where necessary. All members of the department work on all productions. This role is key in effectively delivering the artistic and creative teams vision to the stage. It entails detailed collaboration with directors, colleagues and students, working on a wide range of plays and styles, in a variety of performance spaces. The ability to lead, develop and enthuse a team of students, to remain calm and focused under pressure, to meet deadlines and have flair and a creative approach to design is essential. Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. Benefits Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, includingan 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme,a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the Colleges sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses. Main Duties Consult with directors and oversee all costume and make-up for the theatre; Work in collaboration with the Designer and Scenic Artists on the costume design for each production; Read plays and design costume, wig and make-up plots; Liaise with freelance artists for make-up and wig support where necessary; Plan, organise, and lead the student led wardrobe and make-up team for productions; Ensure the historical and contextual accuracy of costumes, make-up and wigs for each production; Arrange for students to be measured and fitted for costumes and hair pieces; Select costumes from stock; Make new costumes as required and undertake costume alterations as necessary; Purchase/hire appropriate costumes, make-up and wigs and accessories for productions and stock; Develop a strategy to list, maintain and assess theatres stock of costumes, make-up and wigs; Attend technical and dress rehearsals when required and make final adjustments for costumes, make-up and wigs; Make up cast before shows when required; Effectively manage students in wardrobe, dressing rooms and make-up room; Keep a high standard of housekeeping within wardrobe and make-up; Check returned costumes from all productions; Sort and clear up costumes, make-up and wigs after shows; Wash, iron, repair and rehang costumes; Ensure the wardrobe/make-up department delivers to deadline and on budget in all projects; Work closely with the Designer and Scenic Artist, and Assistant Designer on a day-to-day basis; Manage the departmental budget; Ensure that all College health and safety and security procedures are observed; Travel to/visit external costume hire establishments to choose costumes and make-up for productions; Operate within the constructional, budgetary and health and safety constraints of the theatre as set by Director of Drama and/or Head of Production; Manage relationships with suppliers ensuring best value procurement and strict delivery schedules; Develop and expand the student wardrobe & make-up department in consultation with the Director of Drama/Head of Production; Support the Head of Theatre Studies in a non-teaching capacity in the delivery of the academic programme; Offer pastoral support for any student teams you work with; Provide opportunities for students to upskill in wardrobe, wigs and make-up; In relation to Health & Safety: All employees of Eton College are also expected to: Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as regulated activity; Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood. Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality; Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion. In relation to Health & Safety: Maintain the highest levels of health and safety standards, and act as a role model for the students in matters of safety; Keep abreast of current Health and Safety legislation; Take responsibility for the safe disposal of all waste generated by the costume & make-up areas; As a member of the Eton Drama team: Attend daily check ins and weekly meetings with the theatre team and harness a creative environment that is supportive and collegiate; Ensure a warm welcome to all collaborators and users of the theatre; Support the smooth running of all projects by sharing information with all colleagues, so that all staff involved have all the information they need to perform their duties effectively; Help student teams focus on specific tasks, help coordinate effort and motivation of all team members, clarifying requirements as and when required; Undertake any other reasonable task as requested by the Director of Drama/Head of Production to ensure the effective running of the theatre. The Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following: Relevant hands-on professional theatre experience in a wardrobe department with a creative and stimulating approach to costume design; Proficient sewing/alteration skills for making/altering costumes; A working knowledge of sewing machines, over lockers and laundry equipment; Able to produce and update costume tracks for productions where required; Relevantdressingexperience; Good IT skills including use of emails, Word and Microsoft Excel; In addition to your experience, you may enjoy this role if you possess: Excellent verbal communication skills and presentation skills; Good written communication skills; Strong planning and organisational skills; Excellent time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines; Creativity and resourcefulness in problem solving; The ability to work alongside and motivate students; A commitment to continued professional development; The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as the ability to work alone; An imaginative, enthusiastic and adaptable approach with high levels of efficiency. Working Pattern This role is predominantly term time plus three days at the start of each term, typically working an average of 48 hours per week. The core working hours will be from 9am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an hour unpaid for lunch each day. The remaining 5.5 hours each week will be worked during evenings and weekends, or by mutual agreement with the Director of Drama, to complete preparatory work from home. For example: Saturday mornings 09.00-13.00 or 14.00 19.00 may be worked if production work is required leading up to and/or during productions; Sunday afternoons and evenings will be required when there are technical and dress rehearsals; There will be approximately 8 x full and 7 xhalf weekends per year that the post holder will be required to work as determinedby the production schedule. These will be made up by the additional 5.5 hours to be worked each week. The exact days and hours of the working week will be by mutual agreement with the Director of Drama as the working hours are not fixed and can vary according to the level of the activities in the Theatre and the school programme. In addition to the above it is assumed that about 274 hours will be worked in the school holidays or in the evenings in term time. A typical breakdown of when these hours will be worked might be as follows: 4 days @ 8hrs each in the Christmas holidays. 32 hrs 3 days @ 8 hrs each in the Easter holidays 24 hrs 4 days @ 8 hrs each in the Summer holidays 32 hrs Production Housekeeping 14 hrs Farrer Theatre & Caccia Studio Get-Outs 28 hrs Production Rehearsals. Mostly evenings. 144 hrs On top of the above working weeks, the post holder is entitled to 5.6 weeks paid holiday. They are required to take their annual leave during non-term periods, excluding the three days before the start of each term. If a bank holiday falls during term time this is considered a normal working day, and you will receive a days holiday in lieu. The remainder of the school holiday constitutes unpaid holiday. About The College We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds.We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help.Should you require anyreasonable adjustmentsto be made or facilitiesprovided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on so we can make adjustments accordingly. DISCLOSURE CHECKS Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online searchand, where applicable, Prohibition checks.If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as spent under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College. TPBN1_UKTJ

For further information, or to express your interest, please contact one of the friendly team at Lunaria Recruitment on 01409251158. Optical Assistant - Staines Looking for a new adventure or a bit of a change of scenery? This could be the job for you.