Total 4 Education / Training job vacancies in Blackburn

We are looking for an expereienced Training & Performance Office Coordinator to join our team at Wincanton, based at our Blackburn site on the BAE Air contract. Reporting to our Team Manager, you will ensure training is planned, delivered, and maintained. Being innovative to make sure all key performances are identified and met and be able to lead the teams. Flexibility is required for this role to support back/night shift when needed.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance including 5 years employment & residential.

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary £30,361.79
• Monday to Friday working 8.30am – 4.30pm
• Generous Holiday entitlement
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Manage and plan all training requirements for the team across the BAE Air contract
• Deliver training & induction to all new starters
• Schedule and deliver MHE, SOP, SSOW training including refreshers
• With support from the admin team, manage all arrangements for training sessions on site
• Identify training gaps and opportunities
• Identify and support with the delivery of continuous improvement activities
• Manage all costs, making sure they are within budgets planned
• Support management with individuals or team poor performances, identifying root causes and improvement activities
• Carry out audits and surveillance tasks to ensure training and guidance is being followed correctly and performance levels achieved
• Manage and monitor the skills matrix taking action with regards to security arrangements / access if any mandatory training lapses
• Ensure a proactive approach to Health & Safety via risk assessment and by ensuring that warehouse team members comply with Health and Safety policies

What will you bring?

• Experience with training others and delivering training materials
• Experience with auditing/ surveillance activities
• Self starter capable of managing their own time and working from their own initiative
• Highly organised, capable of planning and adjusting training plans and schedules
• Be proactive to resolve issues and challenges
• Flexibility required regarding shift patterns - Support required for Back shift & Nights
• Excellent communications skills
• PC literate and numerate including a good understanding of Microsoft Office applications

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

• An enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational Maths teacher.
• The role would suit an established teacher with a proven record of excellent teaching or an ECT with drive and ambition.
• Someone to join a highly successful Maths department of 9 staff who are all passionate about delivering a high-quality engaging maths curriculum to our pupils in both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

What the school offers its staff

• The post offers the opportunity to join a school determined to improve on our success by committing to the ongoing development of all our staff with CPD opportunities and investing in high quality teaching and learning.

• St Bede’s takes steps to ensure staff feel valued and have a positive work-life balance, including staff well-being windows, marking policies that utilise whole class feedback and eliminating lengthy written reports. Other benefits include discounted gym membership and an Employee Assistance Program giving you access to free physio and counselling services.

Further details about the role

St Bede’s is a successful and heavily over-subscribed mixed, 11-16 school with a long history of academic success. We have an excellent reputation in the community for the standards of behaviour and achievements of our pupils.

St Bede’s is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to deliver an observed lesson on a topic chosen by the Academic Leader of Maths.

Commitment to safeguarding

Enhanced DBS required

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a strong, caring teacher to work in our Inclusion Unit called “Thrive.” The pupils who attend Thrive, follow a mainstream curriculum, and are visited by subject specialists in Mathematics, English and Science. Some pupils visit the main building to complete their options subjects. We are looking for a teacher, who along with their HLTA, can support the students through their personalised academic study.

PURPOSE

To impact positively on student achievement and attainment through planning and developing high quality lessons, using a variety of approaches to continually enhance teaching and learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a passionate role model for outstanding teaching and learning
• Take a strategic role in the development of the curriculum
• Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching through the use of technology
• Use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress. Actively monitor and follow up student progress ensuring timely intervention is effective
• Ensure assessments, moderation and the administration of examinations are completed accurately and on time
• Effectively mark across the subject, ensuring students are provided with purposeful feedback and set appropriate targets which are acted upon to maximise progress
• Develop and evaluate (along with appropriate colleagues), syllabuses and corresponding schemes of learning ensuring that they are sequenced, relevant and up to date so that the curriculum is ambitious, broad and balanced
• Contribute to Learning Area meetings, where appropriate and CPD to promote effective consultation and the sharing of good practice
• Evaluate the current programmes of study and recruit students onto futures courses with integrity
• Evaluate one’s own teaching critically and use this to improve effectiveness
• Treat people fairly, equitably, with dignity and respect, to create and maintain a positive culture within the Academy
• Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for oneself and for others and take appropriate action when performance is unsatisfactory
• Review one’s own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for one’s own personal development
• Have a passion for working with young people
• Manage one’s own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work/life balance
• Fully participate in the Academy’s Appraisal programme
• Be aware of, and adhere to, policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate persons
• Fulfil commitments arising from contractual accountability to the governing body
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required which are covered by the general scope of the post
• Undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the Principal
• Create and maintain effective partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students’ academic achievement, in addition to their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
• Attend Parents’ Evenings and other Post-16 events as required to ensure a positive partnership is realised between staff, students and parents
• Be professional at all times with regards to appearance and behaviour
• Actively support and promote the Christian ethos of the Academy
• Support the Academy House System
• Provide pastoral support for students to the best standard possible
• Carry out the roles and responsibilities of a form tutor
• Contribute where possible to Academy events and extra-curricular activities
• Actively promote the Academy within the community

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

-Salary: MPS/UPS.

- Teachers’ pension scheme.

- Laptop and iPad.

- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.

- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SEN Teaching Assistants Urgently Required in Darwen, close to Blackburn.

Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.30 - £22,835.30 actual salary) based on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time Only

About the School

Join this 'Good' rated school, beautifully located in the scenic woodlands of Darwen. The school specialises in delivering exceptional education and care for students aged 10-19 with complex needs, including Asperger's Syndrome and Autism. They are currently seeking a Level 1-2 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in the academic and personal development of the students. You will support their learning and well-being, helping them reach their full potential in a nurturing and secure environment. Your responsibilities may include addressing care needs and implementing positive behaviour management strategies, tailored to each student's unique requirements.

You will establish warm, supportive relationships with the pupils, fostering a safe and engaging learning atmosphere. Encouraging independence and personal growth, while maintaining high behavioural standards, is essential. You will assist the class teacher in providing high-quality, challenging, and differentiated educational experiences, enabling every student to excel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and evaluating learning activities.
• Provide valuable feedback on student progress and achievement.
• Help monitor, assess, record, and report on pupils' progress in line with school policies.
• Support positive behaviour and focus, adapting your approach as needed.
• Promote spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, and uphold British values within the PSHE framework.
• Foster students' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development, and spiritual well-being through a holistic curriculum.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist where needed in the dynamic SEN environment.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in an SEN role, either employed or voluntary.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle (essential for student carpooling on a rota basis).
• Recognised Level 2 or higher qualification in Support Work for Teaching and Learning in Schools (desirable).
• GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above (essential).
• Knowledge of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Experience with pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD.
• A child-first approach, recognising and responding to each student's individuality.
• Creativity and positivity in meeting pupils' needs.

Benefits:

• Full training and ongoing support.
• Life assurance and pension.
• Health cash back plan.
• Car lease scheme.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Perk box.
• Free parking.

Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning they can ask candidates to disclose all convictions and cautions (including those "spent" unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to ensure suitability for working with children.

If you're passionate about enhancing the education and well-being of children with complex needs, we invite you to apply and become part of this dedicated team. Apply NOW or call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416 for more information.