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Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Surrey. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey. • Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule, • Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home, • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us, • A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you, • We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips, • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision, • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey, • If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring, • Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey, • Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress, • Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS), • Minimum 2 years teaching experience, • Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs, • Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes, • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed), • Two professional references, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage, • Our insurance covers the work you do for us Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Educational Psychologist

My Four Wheels are one of the most trusted and fastest growing driving school in the UK with 200 driving instructors currently on the road and hundreds in our training programme who will be hitting the roads shortly. There is currently a record number of learner drivers who need teaching due to test centre backlogs due to covid. In the last 12 months our Driving Instructors hourly rates have increased on average by 3 per hour due to the high demand. Additionally, over 70% of our Driving Instructors have waiting lists, some as long as 6 months. There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor. Is becoming a Driving Instructor the right career choice for you? Are you reliable? Are you punctual? Are you patient? Do you have good customer service skills? Do you enjoy working with new people? If you answered yes to all the above, then this could be the new career choice for you. Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited people from the following industries -Driving industry (HGV driver, delivery driver, van driver, LGV driver and bus driver). Finance industry (finance manager, accountant, analysts, supervisor and director). IT industry (IT support, cyber security, web designer, engineers and web developer). Health industry (care assistant, care manager, care trainers, doctors and nurses). Education industry (teacher, teaching assistant, admin officer, personal assistant and lecturer). • Full training is provided and is conducted as local to you as possible., • Not only are our pass rates way above the industry average, but we also refund all of your training fees back when you work with us., • To apply become a Driving Instructor, you must meet the following criteria -Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years, • Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years, • Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

£29,028 - £33,496 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in As a Pastoral Support Assistant you’ll help us meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs [Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health] and need more support than most. You’ll make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programs for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive. With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young peoples developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate and work in a team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility and good organizational skills mean you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group. One of the best environments in SEND Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Greenholm School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education based in South West London. The school meets the needs of pupils with autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties – and was recently rated Good by Ofsted. What we do for you We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Training: A full induction and on the job training * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group * Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits ___ 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 ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time * Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Pastoral Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: * Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties * Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection * Ideally - NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document. For a full job description and person specification, please click ______ To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools ___.

About the SEND Teaching Assistant role:.This SEND Teaching Assistant role is suitable for someone who has previous experience being a SEND Teaching Assistant, prepared to go the extra mile.This is a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant position with full teacher responsibilities.In return as an SEND Te

Assistant Headteacher: Head of House • Salary: London Leadership Scale Points L12-16 (£65,629 - £72,144), • Contract: Permanent, Full Time, • Start Date: January 2026, • Reports to: Deputy Headteacher, • Location: St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of House to lead the pastoral development and wellbeing of approximately 150 students from Year 7 to Year 11. Alongside their pastoral responsibilities, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the Discovery and Enterprise Faculty, which includes Mathematics as a core subject. They will work closely with the Head of Mathematics to support curriculum development and drive improvements in teaching and learning. In addition, they will lead on the implementation of a whole-school numeracy strategy. We are looking for a dynamic and committed leader with a strong track record of improving outcomes, who works collaboratively and shares our ambition to deliver excellence and equity for every student. St Mary's is a small but growing Catholic secondary school at the heart of Croydon. With excellent behaviour, a culture of academic excellence, and a strong sense of community, we are proud to be consistently ranked among the highest-performing schools in the borough. Our 2024 Progress 8 score places us in the top 5 schools locally, and our commitment to continuous improvement is matched by our passion for social justice. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every student (regardless of their background) has the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in life beyond school. OFSTED Quotes: • "St Mary's Catholic High School is a deeply caring community. Its pupils and staff live up to their core values of being welcoming, serving others and working hard.", • "Pupils like coming to school and enjoy learning. They feel safe here and know that staff go the extra mile to check their whereabouts and well-being." Your New Role: The Assistant Headteacher, under the strategic direction of the Headteacher, plays a key role in the leadership and development of the school by: • Embedding and championing the Catholic ethos, vision, values, and inclusive culture of the school, • Leading John Bosco House and the Mathematics, Art, and DT faculty, while driving a whole-school strategic focus on STEM; exercising high-level leadership with autonomy, initiative, and accountability., • Driving excellence in the quality of education through innovative curriculum leadership, rigorous assessment, and staff development, • Leading on inclusion and safeguarding, ensuring every student is known, valued, and safe., • Advancing student achievement, personal development, and well-being for all learners, especially those from vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, • Leading school improvement initiatives and developing robust systems, policies, and practices that secure long-term impact Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact Francisca at the details below to arrange. Excited to find out more about our school? Please see our Welcome Video here. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply. Benefits of working at St Mary's Catholic High School: • Ranked 5th place out of all schools in Croydon for progress., • Excellent travel links with Central London and South London: 5 min walk from West Croydon (Southern Railway, Windrush Line - Overground, Tram and Bus) and 7 min walk from East Croydon (Thameslink, Southern Railway, Southeastern Railway, Gatwick Express, Tram and Bus)., • Great location close to excellent shopping and local amenities., • A collaborative approach and positive relationships., • Strong strategic leadership., • Support from managers and colleagues., • Equality of opportunities for staff., • Appreciation of staff achievement and contribution., • Induction of new staff and ongoing development for ECT., • Students' respect for staff and others., • Support for career progression., • Links with St Mary's University for professional development (10 members of staff have either completed or progressing on the MA in Catholic School Leadership)., • Access to on-site car and bicycle parking facilities for all members of staff., • Generous local authority pension scheme for support staff., • Our staff are deeply committed to promoting social mobility, ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to succeed. How To Apply: To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application pack from Francisca at or call her on 0207 259 8770 for more information. You can also click apply now to register your interest Francisca will send you the forms. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments. • Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 pm noon on Tuesday 14th October 2025. Please note early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received., • Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 20th October 2025 Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Mary's Catholic High School reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. 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.co.uk

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Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant - Permanent Roles - Lambeth. Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant - The Role:. Apply today to start your journey as a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant in Lambeth!.

Judged ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by Ofsted (Feb 2023), more information here:.Hugely oversubscribed in both Year 7 and Year 12, the ‘Comprehensive of Choice’ in a borough with several grammar schools.We believe that a happy and settled staff body helps drive the very best performance f

Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality learning activities across a range of subjects and year groups Provide whole-class cover during teacher absence or PPA time Support the academic, social, and emotional development of pupils Assist in planning, assessment, and reporting as required Work

An outstanding SEND School in Croydon is looking for a dedicated and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately.

This Nursery is looking for a qualified, enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their team.Teaching Assistant to join their team, maintaining their values and expectations as a Nursery.For this Teaching Assistant role, the school are looking to find someone who has CACHE Level 3 and has experience w

Teaching Assistant (Learning Support Assistant) Location: High school in Carshalton Salary: Scale 3, Points 4-6: £24,801 - £25,510 pro-rata (£28,125 - £28,929 FTE), depending on experience Hours: 36 hours/week, Term time + 2 weeks Schedule: Monday & Friday: 8:00am - 4:30

SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN Primary School | South Croydon Location: South Croydon Start Date: September 2025 – July 2026 (With a view to go permanent) Contract: Long Term | Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 3:30pm Salary: £88. Are you dedicated to supporting children with complex nee

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Whether you have recently left education or are looking for a career change, a Level 3 teaching assistant apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to learn whilst working in an exciting and engaging environment.

Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Contract.October 2025Contract: Full-time, ASAP start date.Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Tradewind are supporting a Primary School in Croydon seeking specialist support for one of their SEND pupils, as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant.

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Borough of Sutton - ASAP Start – £90–£120 Per Day -(Dependent on experience) Primary SEN School * Primary SEN Teaching Assistant required to work in Sutton * Primary SEN Teaching Assistant required to start ASAP * Primary SEN Teaching

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Hours: 8:30am - 3pm Required for: ASAP Contract: Temp to perm Salary: £90-95 per day, £28,616. Annually (FTE) TPA 4 / NJC points 2- 7Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Tradewind are supporting a local Primary School in

You will be part of a very inclusive team, ensuring that all pupils are able to have access to mainstream class teaching, through your support and teamwork with other staff and external support frameworks. Mental Health Support Assistant, supporting pupils in mainstream classes. The school is a very

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Croydon Secondary Schools. Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your education career? We are looking for passionate and dedicated. Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs).

The rates of pay for this Graduate Teaching Assistant position will be between £82. A Graduate Teaching Assistant is needed in a Mixed Secondary School & Sixth Form in South West London. This will be a full time long term Graduate Teaching Assistant position, with scope to go permanent.

Veritas Education are working in partnership with a. The Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant Will Have:.

Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (desirable). To apply, please send your CV over and we will be in touch from there!. We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to aid learners across primary, secondary, and specialist school settings.

JOB TITLE - Teaching Assistant ABOUT THE SCHOOL Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a school in Mitcham, CR4.The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team.The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to

SEN Teaching Assistant – Croydon, South London – Full-Time – September 2025 – Primary School (Ages 5–7). If you answered yes to the above, then this SEN Teaching Assistant role is for you!. The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant.

EAL Teaching Assistant – Spanish Speaker Location: Croydon Pay: £80 – £120 per day Contract: Long-term, starting September We are currently recruiting for an EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Croydon from September.This

Primary Teaching Assistant | Sutton, London | September Start. We support them by helping them to secure a full academic year of classroom experience through our long-term Primary Teaching Assistant placements. Ribbons & Reeves specialise in launching the careers of aspiring Primary Teachers.

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Kenley, Croydon Start Date: October 2025 (or as soon as possible) Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term - Full-time Experienced in supporting with SEN and 1:1 interventions? Do you have strong knowledge and experience supporting pupils with special educational

Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant Location : Croydon Roles available : Immediate start Are you looking for a career within a SEND School ? This might be your opportunity … We are looking for a reliable and flexible individual to work within a Sp

Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties. Create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment. Promote inclusion and encourage independence among students.

Key responsibilities: Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons Assisting with daily classroom activities and routines Supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing Helping with classroom organisation and resources Ideal candidate: Experience working in Recepti

This SEND Teaching Assistant role is suitable for someone who has previous experience being a SEND Teaching Assistant, prepared to go the extra mile. In return as an SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be paid to scale your current teaching ability. About the SEND Teaching Assistant role:.

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: SM5/SM6 Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Pay: £89 per day Are you a compassionate individual dedicated to making a positive impact on students with PMLD and medical needs? Join our welcoming school community in SM6/SM6, where you’ll play an essential

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Croydon (SEN - Special School) Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are currently seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team at a vibrant special school in Croydon. As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you

As part of the Nursery Class Team you will work alongside the class teacher to deliver high quality lessons and complete regular observations of the children's progress.

We are in search of Teaching Assistants who: Show kindness and patience Enjoy building positive relationships with students Can adapt to different needs and learning styles Love recognising progress - big or smallContract details: Location - Croydon Position - SEN Teaching Assistant Start date -

Academics is currently partnering with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sutton, seeking a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Croydon Secondary Schools Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your education career? We are looking for passionate and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join a range of supportive and thriving secondar

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Hours: 25 hours per week Required for: ASAP Contract: Temp to perm Salary: £90-95 per day, Level 2 TA - Grade 3 - Scale point 5 to 7, approximate pro rata salary: £17,626 to £18,136 (£28,521 to £29,346 full time equivalent)Are you passionate

Horizon Teachers are recruiting for Teaching Assistant's to work in an Alternative Provision school in Sutton on a full-time basis starting September 2025. The school are recruiting for passion Teaching Assistant's to support KS3 and KS4 pupils with Autism. If you are a committed and enthusiastic Te

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA - ASD & Behaviour Support).CroydonFull Time | November Start.An inclusive and supportive primary school in Croydon is seeking an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join their team from November.This full-time role will involve workin

A Special school (SEN) which caters for pupils with a range of needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Autism (ASD) and behavioural difficulties (EBD) is looking for Teaching Assistants to start in November 2025 for long-term roles and daily supply.

SEND Teaching Assistant (PMLD) | Ideal for Aspiring Physiotherapists | Croydon.Are you a compassionate graduate with a strong understanding of Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? Are you looking for hands-on experience that aligns with a future career in physiotherapy or healthcare?.

Permanent | Term Time Only including Inset Days.Outer London Support Staff Scale 4, Points 7-10.This primary school is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic EYFS Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Early Years team in Croydon.As an HLTA, you will work alongside teaching staff to

Psychology Graduate (SEND Teaching Assistant). Are you an empathetic Psychology Graduate looking for a rewarding and purposeful job where you can positively impact the educational lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? Those who might be disengaged and struggling with their Social and

PMLD Learning Support Location: Croydon Are you a teaching assistant looking for your next role? Or do you have any personal experience in care and looking after anyone with SEND? If you have a passion about making a positive impact on the development of young people, apply NOW! Protocol Educati

On behalf of our client, a wonderful SEND school in Wallington, Sutton, Axcis Education require a Teaching Assistant for a full- time role.

Are you an experienced SEN teaching assistant looking for a part time opportunity?.Are you looking for a new role in a Primary school in Sutton?.Can you commit to a part time, term time role in for the 2025/26 academic year?.Primary School - Nursery SEN TA Role.Term Time Only - Monday to Friday - Mo

Maths Graduate Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | Secondary School | September Start. Are you a passionate Mathematics graduate looking to share your love of number.