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Enabling Support Worker Location: Bradbury Court, Harrow Salary: £14.00 per hour Hours Per Week: 40 Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Bradbury Court we are recruiting for 2 Enabling Support Workers. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan. You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication. There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in. Bradbury Court in Harrow, north London, provides person-centred, responsive residential care. The home is spacious and modern and provides care for 21 adults with physical disabilities, with a wide range of needs. Our accessible and welcoming environment provides modern facilities and quality care. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below: Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of 12 months of employment (terms apply) Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Our client the Royal Borough of Greenwich is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Safeguarding team. Job functions Model reliable effective social work practice that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children in need, including children in complex situations with high levels of need and risk, so that children maintain a reasonable standard of health and development, receive reasonable parenting, and a sense of permanence through secure attachment to their parents or carers. Where a child is disabled take action to minimise the effect of their disabilities and give them the opportunity to lead lives which are as normal as possible. Model effective planning and decision making to secure timely permanence for children who cannot live at home. Where children are looked after ensure their needs are met in accordance with their care plan, they receive the right support as care leavers are ready to fulfil their potential as adults. Model effective practice that places children at the centre of professional activity, and that their views and wishes (appropriate to their age and understanding) are sought and used to understand the child's world and shape the level of intervention and type of help offered. Provide effective professional leadership, co-ordinate and resolution of professional disagreement amongst professionals working together to meet the needs of children in need, including those with a child protection plan, privately fostered children, and looked after children and care leavers. Provide professional leadership within the team; take delegated responsibility for developing less experienced social workers and learning and improvement actions; promote high standards of professional conduct and compliance with good practice standards; act as a change champion in implementing innovation, service improvement and changes in organisational arrangements. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Role: Senior Accommodation Support Worker Location: Sandwell / Black Country (with travel across accommodation sites) Salary: £28,800 - £33,700 dependent on experience Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday At Supporting Futures, we specialise in connecting passionate professionals with roles that make a real difference. We work closely with leading charities and services across the UK, supporting vulnerable children, young people, adults and families. We are recruiting for a Senior Accommodation Support Worker to join an established specialist organisation delivering safe accommodation and trauma-informed support to survivors of domestic abuse. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support worker or team leader looking to step into a senior role where you can combine direct client work with staff supervision, service coordination and quality assurance. Key responsibilities Lead and support a team delivering high quality accommodation-based services to survivors of domestic abuse Provide supervision, guidance and day-to-day support to frontline staff, volunteers and students Oversee referrals, risk assessments, support planning and case management to ensure safe and effective service delivery Support residents with complex needs to rebuild their confidence, independence and safety Develop and coordinate group activities and programmes that promote recovery and wellbeing Work collaboratively with housing providers, safeguarding teams, health professionals and other partner agencies Ensure accurate case recording, compliance and achievement of contractual targets Help maintain safe, welcoming accommodation environments and respond to operational issues as they arise Participate in an on-call rota and travel between accommodation sites when required We are looking for someone with: Experience supporting adults with complex needs, ideally within domestic abuse, housing, homelessness or another trauma-informed service Strong knowledge of risk assessment, safeguarding and support planning Experience supervising, mentoring or leading staff, volunteers or students Excellent partnership working and advocacy skills The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, as being female is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this role. An enhanced DBS check will also be required. If you're passionate about supporting survivors and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and practical person to join the team at Space, a multi sensory centre, working to enable carers to use the sensory facilities to gain the maximum benefit for children and adults with additional needs. You must be committed, positive and person centred in your approach and have the ability to guide and nurture groups. Each day is different at The Space Centre according to which groups are attending and so the role requires an adaptable approach and a willingness to multitask. Good communication skills are a necessity and also basic administrative/IT skills and the ability to work with technology. We are open 7 days a week, shifts will include weekend and evening work. Applicants should have experience working with people with physical and/or learning disabilities, including working with those with Autism. Vacancy Reference Number: 90418 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme , and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas .

This North London Authority are looking for a Family Help Practitioner. Details of the role are: Working arrangements: Full time, 5 days a week based in the office Please note: Applicants must have previous experience working within Children's Services. Key Responsibilities • Conduct MASH enquiries in partnership with Social Workers and other professionals, ensuring timely and proportionate responses. • Provide feedback to referrers and share information appropriately in line with GDPR and Working Together 2023. • Offer advice and guidance on services and resources available to support children and families. • Maintain accurate records and contribute to management reporting. • Liaise closely with internal and external partners to deliver a coordinated multi-agency response. Social Care Locums is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and care professionals. We offer: An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referral Certified complimentary training 24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment - we offer twice weekly payroll too! For more information or details of other roles, please contact Jade at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.

Our client Yorkshire collaboration is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Targeted Early help team. Responsibilities Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations, applying an understanding of the benefits and limitations of partnership work. Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service. Anticipate, assess and manage risk to children and young people in more complex situations and produce high quality assessments. Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people, families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service. Manage a complex workload independently, establishing a network of internal and external colleagues from whom to seek advice and expertise. Model and help others with effective workload management skills. Make pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection and career development and to meet the objectives of Professional Development Reviews. Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures. Produce succinct, well-structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements. Pro-actively engage with colleagues and a range of organisations to identify, assess, plan for and support the needs of children, young people, families/carers in order to promote positive change and independence, whilst demonstrating confident and effective judgement about risk to children and young people. Play a positive role in practice development within the team, through mentoring and modelling good practice in assessment, interventions, inter- professional and inter-agency work. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Front Door team. Your knowledge and confidence will be useful in supporting the Front Door, taking referrals and working alongside First Response Advisors and partners to share information, identify risk and strengths and facilitating work transfer to the right place at the right time. You may be required to work outside of core business hours in line with the needs of the service. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Dedicate Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Head of Operations for a reputable Free School in Berkshire, for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This pivotal role sits within the Senior Leadership Team and requires a strong background in financial management, with a focus on compliance legislation, health and safety, and operational governance. The Head of Operations will bring: A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience. Relevant professional qualifications in HR, Finance, Business Management, or Operations, such as CIPD Level 3, IOSH/NEBOSH, or Data Protection Officer training. Significant senior operational leadership experience, preferably within an education setting or a similarly complex organisation. Proven expertise in financial procedures, budget monitoring, and internal controls. Experience supporting financial audits and overseeing safeguarding responsibilities is desirable. Deep understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications desirable). Experience managing operational HR practices, including recruitment, employee relations, and safeguarding responsibilities within a school environment. Knowledge of UK GDPR, data protection, and information governance in an educational setting. On a personal note, the Head of Operations will possess natural leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide multidisciplinary teams effectively.Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on risk management and compliance. In return, you will be joining a values led' SLT and a school which puts its children first and a team that embraces and supports this. This is a term time only role offering flexible working during the holidays, plus opportunities for career progression. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th June 2026 Interview: Wednesday 1st July 2026. A site visit is highly recommended prior to application. Dedicate Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency on behalf of permanent staff and as a recruitment business for temporary workers. In applying for this post, you agree to our T&C s, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy found on our website.

The main duties and responsibilities of the postholder are indicated below, other duties of an appropriate nature and level will also be required Ensuring that the programme of activities delivered is interesting, valuable and appropriate to the children using the facilities by providing a variety of play and learning opportunities and identifying and accommodating changing needs. Assisting in the provision of a variety of appropriate play opportunities for children and young people some of whom may require special attention and/or will have come from various racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. Maximising the learning value of the activities by planning and evaluating activities. Check that play conditions conform to the appropriate health and safety standards and are suitable for the group and activity planned. Contribute to the corporate responsibility for continuously checking that the premises, fences, gates, etc are secure, reporting defects promptly to the Extended Services Manager or premises staff. In conjunction with the Extended Services Manager, liaise with other play workers to share activities and skills to ensure a range of complementary activities are available across the borough. Support and advise less experienced workers in activities. Ensuring the safety and well-being of club users through checking equipment, undertaking first line child protection measures and organising activities appropriate to the users at any given time. Ensuring that parents, carers and other visitors are made to feel welcome on visiting the play facility and that they receive appropriate information and advice. Contributing to the accountability if the centre through assisting in the maintenance if agreed records including registers, contracts, doctors, accident books, financial transactions etc. Lead groups of children in specific sport, game craft and learning activities. Manage behaviours and adapt the activity to meet the needs of groups or individuals. Preparing for activities. Evaluate events and activities and contribute to the development of the service including making recommendations for change and development of the activities. Supervise children to ensure safe use of equipment and facility without endangering themselves or other users. Ensure that the Council's equal opportunities and standards are integrated into all aspects of the service. Undertake first line child protection measures, reporting areas of concern to the Centre Manager. Publicise the service and special events through assisting in the production of leaflets, posters, and information bulletins. Assist in maintaining contacts with teachers, parents and users of play service to increase the uptake of existing services, to design or tailor additional services to resolve problems. Contribute to keeping local records appropriate to the service JD and PS Template - October 2015 Page 2 of 4 At the direction of the Extended Services Manager, support the operation of holiday clubs, including enrolment and operation. To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Southwark Safeguarding Children's Board and the school's safeguarding policy. The post-holder will be based at Albion Primary School CV's not accepted

We are currently seeking a caring and enthusiastic Level 2 CACHE qualified Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming EYFS setting in Lewisham on a Long term, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young children's growth, learning, and development within a nurturing and supportive environment. About the Role As an EYFS Practitioner, you will: Support the daily care, learning, and development of children within the EYFS setting Assist in planning fun and engaging activities suitable for young children Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment Work closely with colleagues and parents to support each child's progress Observe and record children's development where required Follow safeguarding procedures and nursery policies at all times Requirements Level 2 CACHE qualification (or equivalent in Early Years) Experience working within an EYFS or nursery setting preferred Positive, caring, and reliable attitude Good communication and teamwork skills Understanding of safeguarding and child development What We Offer Full-time role Supportive and friendly working environment Opportunities for further training and progression Well-established setting in Lewisham Competitive salary based on experience Apply Today If you are a dedicated Early Years professional looking for a new opportunity in Lewisham, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short cover note to apply. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Remedy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Remedy Education website.

Progress Your Career. Stay in Practice. Lead Without Leaving What You Love. A rare opportunity for genuine career progression without moving into management - our Principal Social Worker role offers a Team Manager salary while keeping you at the heart of direct practice. The Service and Team Cornwall isn't just a fantastic place to live - it's an inspiring place to grow your social work career. Fresh from our 'Good with Outstanding features' Ofsted judgement (July 2024), we're a service on the rise: ambitious, bold and focused on delivering real impact for children and families. Our transformed Family Help model brings together the best of Early Help and Child in Need practice, codesigned with practitioners to deliver more effective, truly child centred support. We're investing where it counts: our specialist Parent Assess team delivers high quality inhouse assessments, and every Family Help Team is strengthened by an Integrated Family Domestic Abuse Support Advisor and dedicated clinical psychology input, ensuring a confident response to domestic abuse and complex needs. We champion meaningful family participation through Family Group Conferencing, Family Led Meetings and consistent use of genograms and ecomaps. Families also benefit from our award winning Family Information Service, a strengthened parenting offer and one of the best care leaver services in the country. Ofsted recognised the strength of our culture and approach: "Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall's children and families Staff's care, commitment and child focused approach shine through." - Ofsted, July 2024 Cornwall offers forward thinking social work in a place where wellbeing comes first. With stunning coastlines, strong communities and a culture that values balance and professional pride, this is a service where practitioners thrive - and where your leadership will shape the future of children's services. The Role Research (CCInform 2026) shows that many social workers feel their only progression route is through management with few senior opportunities for those who want to remain in direct practice. Our Principal Social Worker role changes that. This is a specialist practice leadership position, paid at Team Manager level, designed for experienced practitioners who want to influence practice quality while staying close to children, families and frontline work. As a Principal Social Worker, you will hold a small caseload of direct work, deputise for your Team Manager, and play a key role in developing the skills, confidence and professional curiosity of your team. You'll be supported by a comprehensive core learning offer and a clear qualification and career pathway, giving you the structure and space to continue developing your expertise. We value continuous learning and recognise its impact on outcomes - with progression and rewards that reflect your contribution. Roles are available in teams across the county, including Family Help, Children in Care, and the Disabled Children & Therapy Service. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

JOB 791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Referral & Assessment Team to work full time for Achieving for Children based in Twickenham. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £40,614 per annum. Main duties: To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, giving due consideration to their face, culture, religion and linguistic background. To mange an agreed caseload of children and young people in compliance with casework objectives, statutory and departmental policy and procedural requirements, consistently maintaining the highest level of professional standards. To undertake direct social work responsibilities as an allocated worker to the children and young people assigned, investigating concerns regarding a child or young person s safety on wellbeing, make an assessment of the risk and protective factors in the family and decide the most appropriate course of action. To work to range of legal options to support investigation and protection and accommodations, if required give evidence in court, using contingency planning to anticipate complexity and changing circumstances. To work with children and young people, families, carers and communities to formulate care plans in partnership, based on their assessment of need, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to their planning. To ensure the planning and review of statutory work with children and young people is in accordance with statutory regulation and to produce written reports and other documentation for this purpose. Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required, if required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings. To prepare and maintain case records and other casework information on the Integrated Children s System (ICS), in accordance with the department s policy and timescales. To participate in the monitoring of service delivery against agreed targets, timescales and resources, taking action as appropriate to achieve desired outcomes. To keep staff and stakeholders informed of information that affects them and influences service development. To establish and maintain good communication across children s social care and with departments and agencies to facilitate the improvement and development of the service. To demonstrate a commitment to own personal and professional development and to developing and coaching others. To undertake project work and produce reports and deliver presentations as required. Ensure the wellbeing of employees and service-users by actively promoting and complying with health and safety regulations, policies and procedures. Requirements of this role: Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England. Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others. Experience of community and/or group work. Knowledge of children s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning Best Candidate Care at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

SEND Teaching Assistant - Make a Lasting ImpactAre you an experienced Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Professional looking for a rewarding new challenge? Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential?We are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist team supporting children across EYFS to KS2 with a range of complex learning, physical, and communication needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.This is a highly rewarding opportunity where every day brings new experiences, meaningful connections, and the chance to make a genuine difference in a child's life.The RoleAs a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and physical disabilities, helping them access education in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide one-to-one and small group support to enable pupils to engage in learning activities.Assist with personal care, including toileting, changing, and hygiene routines.Support children with mobility needs, including wheelchair transfers and hoisting where required.Deliver sensory and therapeutic activities tailored to individual learning and development needs.Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.Promote children's independence, wellbeing, and participation throughout the school day.About YouWe welcome applications from individuals with experience in care, support work, healthcare, or education who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs.This role may be particularly suitable for:Care AssistantsSupport WorkersHealthcare AssistantsSEND Teaching AssistantsResidential Care WorkersIndividuals with experience supporting children or adults with complex needsEssential Qualities and ExperienceExperience supporting individuals with complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or additional needs.Knowledge of conditions and medical protocols such as epilepsy, PEG feeding, PICA, or similar care requirements.Confidence providing personal care and supporting wheelchair users.A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.Strong communication and teamwork skills.The ability to follow care plans and support strategies effectively.Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check if one is not already in place.Ability to provide a minimum of two professional references.What We OfferOngoing support and professional development from Aspire People, one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists.Long-term placements with opportunities for career progression.Competitive rates of pay based on your skills and experience.Reward schemes, including:£100 bonus after completing 10 days of work£250 referral bonus for recommending a friendWhy Join Us?This role is about more than providing support-it's about building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping children thrive in an environment designed to meet their individual needs. Your care, encouragement, and commitment can have a lasting impact on a child's educational journey and overall development.If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with your up-to-date CV and begin your rewarding journey as a SEND Teaching Assistant. People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Assistant Educational Psychologist Bradford Full Time September 2026 Start Long-Term Opportunity Are you a Psychology graduate or experienced SEND professional looking to gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with additional needs? PK Education are recruiting for an Assistant Educational Psychologist to support specialist SEND provisions, alternative provisions and inclusion settings across Bradford from September 2026. This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils who face barriers to learning, including social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, school-based anxiety and attendance challenges. Working alongside SEND teams, pastoral staff and external professionals, you will play a key role in helping pupils engage with education and achieve positive outcomes. This opportunity would be ideal for Psychology graduates, Educational Psychology graduates, Criminology graduates, Childhood Studies graduates, Behaviour Mentors, Learning Mentors, Youth Workers and experienced SEND practitioners seeking a career within Educational Psychology, Child Psychology or SEND. Key Responsibilities: • Support pupils experiencing barriers to learning, attendance difficulties and emotional regulation needs • Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups • Assist with the assessment, monitoring and tracking of pupil progress • Support pupils with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD and communication difficulties • Contribute towards individual support plans and EHCP outcomes • Observe, record and report behavioural, emotional and educational progress • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external agencies • Promote pupil engagement, resilience, confidence and positive learning behaviours • Support reintegration programmes for pupils returning to education • Build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals The Successful Candidate Will Have: • A degree in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Childhood Studies, Criminology, Sociology or a related field • Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults • A strong interest in Educational Psychology, Child Development or SEND • Excellent communication and observational skills • A calm, resilient and nurturing approach • Experience within education, youth work, care or therapeutic settings is desirable - Competitive rates of pay from £100- £130 depending on experience per day(AWR compliant) • Opportunities across specialist SEND schools, resource provisions, alternative provisions and mainstream inclusion settings • Access to the PK Pathway supporting career progression within SEND through ongoing development and practical school-based experience • Exposure to trauma-informed practice, behaviour intervention, autism support and complex SEND environments • On-the-job training and support provided by both the school and experienced SEND education consultants • Long-term and permanent opportunities available for candidates looking to build a career within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities • Dedicated 24/7 support and honest feedback from specialist SEND consultants who understand the sector and school demand PK Education has been supporting schools and specialist provisions since 2005, building strong partnerships through a straightforward and honest approach. As SEND demand continues to grow across education, we pride ourselves on intelligently matching candidates to environments where they can positively impact pupils whilst developing long-term careers within SEND. Our mission is simple: To Inspire Potential in our team, in our candidates and in every child. PK Education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants and adheres to this policy at all times.