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Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Check out this video on what life as a ___at Witherslack Group is like! You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. Bescot Hall is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate speech and learning needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serves Walsall and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered. 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 (matched up to 5%) 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 Teaching Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: * Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training * Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives * Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. 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 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

Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Check out this video on what life as a ___at Witherslack Group is like! You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. Bescot Hall is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate speech and learning needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serves Walsall and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered. 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 (matched up to 5%) 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 Teaching Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: * Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training * Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives * Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. 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 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

REQ ID: 128566 JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician SALARY: £47,344 POSTING START DATE: 12/12/2025 POSTING END DATE: 09/01/2026 LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC As a qualified skilled professional at JLR, you’ll bring to life era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. You’ll collaborate with other expert technicians and leaders in skilled roles, who lend their insight to help realise our vision of modern luxury. Your dedication to excellence will ensure our production lines run smoothly and meet the highest quality standards. Craft an exceptional career with us. In this multi-skilled role, you will have a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled, dynamic maintenance team based at our brand-new state of the art manufacturing facility in Wolverhampton. You’ll deliver excellence by providing engineering maintenance support to all manufacturing assets and equipment. Our manufacturing technologies includes automated equipment comprising of robots, automated welding and joining equipment, laser joining systems, automated conveyors, complex tooling, and fixturing and lifting equipment. Whether you’re an electrical engineer, mechanical engineer or a multiskilled engineer, you will receive all the training and support you require to build on your current qualifications and experience. The role will offer you the chance to gain some of the industry’s best training including Siemens Training, Kuka Robotics Training and also ABB Robotics Training. You will also have the chance to work in one of the most modern and cleanest factories in the area where people really enjoy their work. You will be working on machinery that is being used to build Battery Packs, Electric Drive Units and other Electrification machinery. You will be part of the growing world of electric cars and helping JLR to continue to grow in this area. What To Expect As part of the Maintenance team you will be: • First response to breakdowns and controls to deliver minimal down time using safe working practices, • Carrying out PM checks, running checks and ensure completion to schedule, • Implementing permanent corrective actions to reoccurring issues, • Carrying out weekend/shutdown work and deliver projects as per business requirements, • Willingness to undertake training as and when required by the business What You'll Need Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills you'll need to have to help you succeed here, including: • A relevant Level 3 NVQ/BTEC/City and Guilds in Engineering, • Significant experience with in a manufacturing environment, • Experience with CNC Machining Centres, Systems and Procedures including Conveyor systems, Gantry and auxiliary equipment, Machining Aluminium or Steel, or previous experience in a Maintenance profession in a high volume production environment, • Good working knowledge of PLC’s and fault finding techniques We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

Telford £30,000 to £40,000 + Progression + Personal Development + 8% Pension + 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Package Excellent opportunity for a Masters Graduate with strong Python and SQL skills to join a highly innovative manufacturing business offering a technically fascinating role, a state of the art facility, and fantastic opportunities for professional development. This company are at the forefront of innovation within the Manufacturing sector and operate a world class production site in Telford. They continuously invest in technology, systems, and data driven improvements, and are now looking for a Graduate Systems Engineer to support ongoing digital transformation across the business. In this role you will focus on automating administrative processes, digitising workflows, and developing new internal systems that improve efficiency across all departments. You will translate business challenges into technical solutions, build new tools from scratch, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the factory. You will be based on site in Telford five days a week. The ideal candidate will hold a Masters degree in a STEM, Computing, Data, Engineering, or Systems discipline, have good academic or project based experience with Python and SQL, and be eager to develop into a Systems Engineer role. You must have good communication skills, enjoy problem solving, and be commutable to Telford five days per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading organisation offering a highly technical role, brilliant support for development, and the chance to make a real impact on a modern manufacturing operation. The Role • Automating and digitising processes across the factory, • Building brand new internal systems and tools from scratch, • Working closely with teams across the business to understand challenges and design solutions, • Based onsite in Telford five days a week The Person • Masters degree in a STEM, Computing, Data, Engineering, or Systems field, • Strong Python and SQL skills (academic or project-based experience welcome), • Problem solver with good communication skills, • Commutable to Telford five days a week Reference Number: BBBH264799B To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click Apply Now or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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Responsibilities Do you have some knowledge and experience of pensions? Do you enjoy working as part of a wider team who pride themselves on being a centre of excellence for pensions? Would you enjoy working in role where you get to work with data and look for ways to make improvements? This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our brand new Birmingham office with state of the art facilities. This role is flexible, we’re looking for someone who has expertise in either Pensions or Data so please read on and click apply if you have either background. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. • Accurately processing and checking data and queries by following procedures correctly and meeting agreed deadlines., • Supporting less experienced colleagues by checking files and reports in line with SOPs and agreed deadlines, • Planning, prioritising and delivering assigned project activities for each client (inc client project reporting), • Generating reports and additional information required for client meetings, • Reviewing project tracker and making sure all daily, monthly and annual processes are completed, • Investigation of background to cases by reference to archived files and system data, • Participating actively in client catch-up calls and meetings as appropriate, • Highlighting risks and errors to relevant parties as soon as possible, following risk management processes., • Highlight areas of improvement in the team to increase effectiveness., • Communicating with relevant parties using the appropriate means and language inc attending internal meetings/calls where required., • Building strong relationships with client teams, client representatives and third-party providers, • Achieving team and individual targets (KPIs, SLAs, quality targets., • Contributing to the team, supporting the rest of the team based on their needs (a buddy to less experienced colleagues and supporting more senior colleagues), • Reviewing and updating procedures and documentation, • Maintaining required technical knowledge and behavourial standards, especially all regulatory and statutory requirements., • Performing additional tasks as requested by your manager, • Providing project support to the member events teams (inclusive of revenue & non-revenue generating work), • Having an awareness of the proportion of time spent on chargeable activities, • Reviewing the mailbox and work allocation tool and adhering to the timescales set for all tasks, • Following processes and updating controls Your delivery will directly contribute to the ‘Aon Story’. Having a strong network of colleagues for support is pivotal for your individual development, and your network of colleagues will naturally increase rapidly from day one. Individual development within role will be fast paced, with new and interesting challenges presenting themselves through changes in pensions legislation and industry initiatives. • Be proactive and self-motivated, with a desire to own and deliver the best solutions for Aon, • Have previous experience of pensions data analysis and pensions admin systems, and/or pensions benefit administration, • Have strong time-management skills, able to prioritise and manage several projects, • Ability to identify project risks/issues, and work with internal stakeholders to mitigate Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

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Head of EMEA/APAC Cash Client Services - VP II, State Street Investment Management - State Street Corporation. State Street Investment Management is a leading cash management provider with approximately $550 billion in cash assets under management. You will manage the day‑to‑day activities of St

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