Total 9 Junior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in Newport, NP20 2EF

• You will relay critical information to staff members, management, or external customers via telephone or in person.
• You will research rules, regulations, and procedures to resolve questions or issues.
• You will process travel vouchers in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• You will prepare and assemble background material to include historical reports, pertinent regulations and directives, mission, and functional statements and SOPs for inclusion in correspondence.

Starting at $49,838 Per Year (GS 6)

Job Summary

Please note this position is temporary. Salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours.

You will provide support to children and young people with additional support needs within our various primary and secondary schools.

You will be responsible for the personal care needs of pupils and under the direction of the class/subject teacher, you will help pupils with specific learning activities and to follow instructions and organise their work. When required you will provide supervision for pupils outwith the classroom for eg in the playground, corridors, dining area, during PE and organised school trips.

You will have a pleasant tolerant manner and a proven capacity to establish positive relationships with children and young people. Experience of working with children and young people with additional support needs and an interest in their development is essential.

A relevant qualification in childcare is desirable.

Charter of Commitment

The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.

• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.

• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.

• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.

• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.

• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)

• We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.

• We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria

Where the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment.

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead.

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary.

The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.

Websites

www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk

www.turnbull.e-dunbarton.sch.uk

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The Centre for Crop and Environmental Sciences (CCES) at Harper Adams University are looking to recruit a Research Assistant for the Vegetable Genetic Improvement Network (VeGIN) Project. This is one of five multi-million-pound Defra-funded crop improvement schemes which aim to improve crop resistance to environmental and biological challenges, thereby increased food production sustainability and climate-proofing the future development of agriculture.

VeGIN at HAU focusses on identifying tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, waterlogging, salinity and extremes of temperature, with the ultimate goal of creating future-proof vegetable varieties and strengthening food security.

We are looking for a dedicated research assistant to optimise and utilising phenotyping methodologies to screen a range of vegetable crop populations for beneficial traits in glasshouse and controlled environment settings. This includes optimal root system architecture, nutrient use efficiency, bolting, drought and heat tolerance. The researcher will then extract RNA from selected plant samples to allow us to investigate the underlying genetic basis of these traits.

The post is available on a fixed-term full-time contract for a duration of up to five years. We would be looking for the role to commence in January 2025.

This role will be based on-site. There is very limited scope for remote working in this role.

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Andrew Beacham abeacham@harper-adams.ac.uk via e-mail or phone

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk

Application Procedure:
All applications should be completed and submitted using the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk to be completed no later than midnight on 30 October 2024

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

JOB TITLE: LSA (Classroom) REPORTING TO: Teacher and Headteacher HOURS OF WORK: 8.15am – 4.15pm
JOB SUMMARY: Sporting Chance Newport opened in summer 2021 as an independent special day school for young learners between year 7 to year 11 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and Additional Learning Needs, registered currently for up to 16 pupils The school is located close to the centre of the city of Newport.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To support the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.Assist the teachers with learning activities ensuring health and safety and good behaviour of pupils. Support the whole class / small groups or individual pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teachers to enable pupils’ progress towards their targets. Be aware of and support differences to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. To prepare and support the use of learning materials, adapting them as necessary to meet the needs of the designated pupil(s).Contribute to the overall work/aims of the school and appreciate and support the role of colleagues and other professionals to enable the school to fulfil its development plans etc.Motivate and encourage the pupils to have a go at activities they may be unsure of.
CLOSING DATE: February 16th 2024

Learning Support Assistant
Newport (NP19)
£12.90 per hour

A promising and exciting role has emerged in a lovely secondary school within the Newport area. This is a full-time role for an immediate start until the end of the academic year (July 2025), with scope of being kept on at the school pending successful performance reviews.

Monday to Friday 08:20am- 15:20pm.

What the role entails:
- Working with pupils aged 11-16 with additional learning needs.
- Assisting pupils with their school work - offering interventions with literacy and numeracy.
- Closely working alongside the subject teacher to maintain low levels of disruption.
- Emotional support for pupils struggling.
- Enhancing pupils wellbeing and mental health.

What the school are looking for:
- Patient, kind and caring individual who can be firm.
- Motivated and able to act on own initiative with little guidance.
- Experience in a relevant field working with vulnerable adults or children with learning difficulties.
- An understanding of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Mental Health needs.
- Able to commit to a full academic year and not taking holidays during term time.

Desirable skills and experience:
- Personal or professional experience with additional needs.
- Qualification in education or relatable to this field of work.
- Confident with behaviour management.
- Strong communication skills.

Next Steps:
- 1. Apply today by sending your CV.
- 2. CV's will be shortlisted and sent to the school.
- 3. Vetting will start immediately if successful through shortlisting.
- 4. Start date: September 2024.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Position: LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT Location: Bassaleg, Newport Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time Salary Details: Up to £21,500 per annum As a Teaching Assistant you will need to have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in their lives. You will be a highly motivated, well organised and resourceful individual who can demonstrate flexibility and good communication skills. You will be patient and energetic but also have a genuine concern to improve the quality of life for the young people in our care
Why work for us: Competitive salary. Opportunity to progress in your career. Training opportunities either face to face or online. Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need. You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role. Supportive management and senior leads. We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.
The ideal candidate will: Have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in people’s lives. The young people that you will be working with, have behavioural problems and have experienced trauma and so we would require an individual who will bring positive commitment to young people and has an awareness of their issues. Be punctual and flexible. Be well-organised, adaptable and practical. Able to work under pressure, sometimes in stressful and challenging situations Self-motivated and be able to use own initiative.
Who we are: Greenfields school: Located in Bassaleg, Newport supporting learners aged 9-16 with learning differences. The school is registered to provide education for up to 20 pupils, who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD). We cater for a mix of residential and day placements. CareTech is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. CareTech is an equal opportunities employer. CareTech will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern

What skills and experience we're looking for



As a T1 LSA you will work with students at St George’s School and within the community, with complex medical and behavioural challenges, and work towards implementing specific programs that enable us as a School to respond positively to our students.



Working under the direction of, and in co-operation with the class teacher and senior LSAs, you will support the learning of the class through 1-2-1 and small group mentoring.



It is essential that applicants possess the following:



• Experience of working with or caring for children in group setting of relevant school age
• L2 English and maths, or equivalent




• The ability to demonstrate a high level of personal resilience



• Some understanding of, and a willingness to hold safeguarding at the centre of their practice.




What the school offers its staff



We can offer:



• Wonderful students.
• The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.




• A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
• A wide range of training opportunities for career development.




Further details about the role

The community of St George’s empowers everyone to feel safe, valued and welcome.

We work towards our aspirations and celebrate our personal achievements. We learn to make choices that shape our future; enabling us to have our voices heard, be respected, develop resilience and independence to take our place in society.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you.



We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.



Please contact Jenny Holmes on recruitment@stgeorges.iow.sch.uk for further details and an application pack.



Application forms are also available to download from the school website at www.stgeorges-school.co.uk



Commitment to safeguarding

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for



As a T3 LSA you will work with students at St George’s School and within the community, with complex medical and behavioural challenges, and work towards implementing specific programs that enable us as a School to respond positively to our students.



Using your skills, training and experience and working under the direction of, and in co-operation with the class teacher and higher level LSAs, you will support the learning of the class through small group and 1-2-1 mentoring.



It is essential that applicants possess the following:



• NVQ L2 or equivalent, or specific school experience that would make you suitable for the role
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of personal resilience
• An understanding of, and demonstrable ability to hold safeguarding at the centre of their practice





Some understanding of SEN would be desirable

What the school offers its staff



We can offer:



• Wonderful students.
• The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.




• A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
• A wide range of training opportunities for career development.




Further details about the role

The community of St George’s empowers everyone to feel safe, valued and welcome.

We work towards our aspirations and celebrate our personal achievements. We learn to make choices that shape our future; enabling us to have our voices heard, be respected, develop resilience and independence to take our place in society.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you.



We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.



Please contact Jenny Holmes on recruitment@stgeorges.iow.sch.uk for further details and an application pack.



Application forms are also available to download from the school website at www.stgeorges-school.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for



As a T4 LSA you will work with students at St George’s School and within the community, with complex medical and behavioural challenges, and work towards implementing specific programs that enable us as a School to respond positively to our students.



Using specialist skills, training and experience and working under the direction of, and in co-operation with the class teacher, you will support, and on occasion plan and lead, the learning of the class.



Your role will include 1-2-1 and small group mentoring, as well as supporting in the planning and delivery of activities within area.



It is essential that applicants possess the following:



• A good understanding of SEN and positive behaviour management strategies
• NVQ L3 or equivalent, or specific experience that would make you suitable for the role




• The ability to demonstrate a high level of personal resilience
• A strong student focus holding safeguarding at the centre of their practice.





What the school offers its staff



We can offer:



• Wonderful students.
• The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.




• A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
• A wide range of training opportunities for career development.




Further details about the role

The community of St George’s empowers everyone to feel safe, valued and welcome.

We work towards our aspirations and celebrate our personal achievements. We learn to make choices that shape our future; enabling us to have our voices heard, be respected, develop resilience and independence to take our place in society.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you.



We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.



Please contact Jenny Holmes on recruitment@stgeorges.iow.sch.uk for further details and an application pack.



Application forms are also available to download from the school website at www.stgeorges-school.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

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.