Total 5 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Kent, BR6 8NY

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join their support team as soon as possible. Our appointed candidate will receive fantastic training and development opportunities from the off-set with scope to positively influence our students’ learning. This role will suit both experienced TAs who are looking to join our academy, and also be suitable for graduates looking to gain first-hand experience with a view to commencing Teacher Training with us in the future.

In the role of Teaching Assistant, our successful candidate will implement structured learning activities/teaching programmes and support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher. You will also provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement in order for pupils to realise their full potential and manage classroom activities safely ensuring that the physical learning space and the resources within this space are conducive to pupil learning.

Main responsibilities include:

To contribute to facilitating student access to the education system, assessing and supporting achievement and monitoring progress towards EHCP/ILP objectives;
To provide practical and developmental assistance to the line manager in the academy in catering for the educational and personal welfare needs of students;
As far as possible, to ensure a safe working environment for staff and students.
This is a permanent opportunity offering an actual salary of £16,583 per annum (£24,404 full time equivalent) based on 30 hours per week, Term Time only.

** PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY **

The Tobacco Dependency Specialist Advisor will operationally deliver the smoking element of the NHS LTP by providing a stop smoking service for inpatients admitted to Greenparks House (Bromley), Oxleas House (Greenwich) or Woodlands and Barefoot Lodge (Bexley) based upon the Ottawa and CURE Models of Smoking Cessation. These innovative roles will provide front-facing, visible and accessible support by offering daily face-to-face onsite clinics to service users and staff in each of the mental health inpatient wards in the Acute and Crisis Directorate.

The post holder will be responsible for the following:
• Respond to all inpatient admissions ofsmokers
• Toassessinpatientstobaccodependence,deviseatreatmentplanandensuretobacco dependence care is given throughout the inpatient stay and afterdischarge.
• Provide effective stop smoking support for inpatients, outpatients or staff of the acute trust who want to stopsmoking.
• Continuetodevelopreferralsystemsfromallpatientcarepathways,agreed withmanagers and clinical leads, and prioritising those for smoking-related healthconditions.
• EnsurearangeofservicesareavailableintheTrusttomeetdifferentneedsand preferences.
• Developexpertisein effectivetreatmentprogrammesforpeoplewitharangeofsmoking related healthcondition.
• Plananddeliveracomprehensivetrainingprogrammetopromoteasystematic,proactive approach to stopping smoking across theTrust.
• Offer expertise to clinicians, managers, andspecialists.
• Supportthedevelopmentandimplementationofpoliciesandprotocolsformanaging nicotine withdrawal for in-patients and access tomedication.

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.

We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Clinical
• To deliver robust stop smoking interventions for inpatients, outpatients, visitors, and hospital staff in line with NICEguidance.
• To be responsible for the implementation of the NHS LTP across several wards in the hospitals.
• Deliver evidence-based stop smoking advice to people wishing to stop smoking, in accordance with local and national protocols, in groups or with one to one individual support.
• To help staff to identify partners and family members of patients and engage them in treatment.
• Plancareinpartnershipwithclients andrefertocolleaguesorotherhealthprofessionals ifappropriate.
• Explain to patients how their smoking relates to their illness, medical condition and/ or social circumstances to ensure they can make an informed decision to stopsmoking.
• Give information about all stop stopping medications in line with best practice, NICE guidance and NCSCT monitoring guidelines. This will include evidence of relative effectiveness.
• EnsureChampix,vaping,Zybanandallnicotinereplacement therapy(NRT)productsare first line treatments ofchoice.
• Undertakingcarbonmonoxide(CO)monitoringofclientsandsupportingdevelopment of strategies by clients to deal with withdrawal and longer-term relapseprevention.
• Workwithconsultants,nurses,andwardstafftodevelopserviceswhichmeettheneeds of theirpatients.
• Ensurethateveryonewhoexpressesaninterestinstoppingsmokingisgiveninformation to understand what services can offerthem.
• Keep informed of developments and innovation in practice and ensure all training, information and advice is up to date and evidencebased.
• Maintainandusethisknowledgetoinformandadvisestakeholdersorthegeneralpublic.
• Planandorganiseownworkloadtoensureabalancebetweendirectworkwithclients and developmental work with theTrust.
• Maintainownprofessionaldevelopmentandensureownsupervisionneedsareidentified andmet.
• Supportthedevelopmentofprotocolsforinpatientstoaccessmedicationsiftheywishto stopsmoking.
• Ensure that products are on the hospital formulary and that systems are in place for inpatients to receive suchproducts.
• Support the development of protocols for nicotine replacement products to be used to manage nicotine withdrawal for inpatients unable to smoke in hospital orgrounds.
• Advise staff on use of nicotine replacement products to manage withdrawal in all smokefreesettings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders e.g. consultants, nurses, pharmacists,andseniormanagerstodevelopaproactive,co-ordinatedapproachto motivating people to stopsmoking.
• Developastrategytoensurethatallhospitalstaffcanaccesshelptostopsmokingattheir workplace or near where theylive.
• Develop,adapt,andmaintaineffectivereferralsystemsthroughoutthehospitaltothe stop smokingservice.
• Integrateworkonreferralsystemstostop smokingserviceswithserviceredesignand development of carepathways.
• Maintain referral systems to stop smoking services in the community when this best meetstheneedsofpatientsorstaff andfollowthemupviatelephoneafterdischarge.
• Maintain accurate records for national reportingprocedures.
• Use prevalence and health data to ensure that services are accessible and target those whose health is most at risk from continuing to smoke e.g. cardiology and respiratory patients.
• Co-ordinate training programmes on motivating people to stop smoking and use the most intensive support they are willing toaccept.
• Delivertrainingtoallhospitalstaffoneffectivebriefinterventionsandtailoredlevel2 training to selectedgroups.
• Ensure all training meets the national standards set by the National Centre for Smoking Cessation andTraining.
• Review, purchase, develop and distribute educational materials and resources such as training packs, leaflets, posters and COmonitors.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Viking Academy Trust is a forward-thinking and dynamic multi-academy trust dedicated to creating safe, inspiring, and sustainable learning environments across our family of schools. We are now looking for a proactive and highly organised Estates Manager to join our team and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the facilities that support our pupils, staff, and wider community.

As Estates Manager, you will take the lead in managing and overseeing maintenance, health, safety, and development of our school sites. You will ensure compliance with statutory obligations, manage key contracts, and oversee large-scale procurement projects. In this important role, you will also supervise the Viking premises team, liaise with external contractors, and ensure the Trust’s estates are efficiently managed, safe, and well-maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance and Safety: Oversee legal and operational compliance, ensuring the Trust’s estates meet all statutory obligations, health and safety regulations, and due diligence procedures.
• Contract and Procurement Management: Assist the CFO with procurement for services and contractors, including obtaining quotations, presenting them to the Finance Team, and ensuring compliance with the Trust’s Finance Policy.
• Project Management: Manage key estates-related projects such as CIF, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met, from start to completion.
• Team Leadership: Line manage the Viking premises team to ensure service excellence, encouraging a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Service Monitoring and Contractor Management: Engage in regular service monitoring and liaise with contractors to ensure best value for the Trust and high-quality service delivery.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain up-to-date records on contracts, statutory compliance, insurance renewals, and training logs, ensuring the Trust meets all regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive and motivated individual with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A strong communicator with the ability to manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, senior leadership and our Board of Trustees.
• Experience in project management, contract management, and procurement, with a focus on service delivery and value for money.
• A willingness to obtain or already hold IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• A valid driving licence and a flexible approach to working hours.
• A natural ability to inspire and motivate a team to deliver exceptional service.
• Experience with tendering processes and stakeholder management.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering the very best outcomes for our pupils.
• A nurturing environment for our new staff, with a structured induction programme designed to support your development.
• A strong leadership team across the Trust, ensuring all our schools provide an exceptional educational experience.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, with ongoing action to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School has a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Facilities Assistant to join our collaborative team from as soon as possible. This position will assist the wider Estates Team with the care of the academy premises, ranging from general maintenance duties including minor repair and refurbishment works, porterage and other duties, supporting the Facilities Manager in ensuring the health and safety and security of a busy academy. Applicants will need a flexible approach to working hours and duties and may be required to cover the duties of other team members in their absence, occasionally.

Applicants need to be trustworthy, reliable, hardworking, physically fit, conscientious and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Ideally, you will have good DIY skills, some knowledge of Health & Safety, basic IT skills and an understanding of safeguarding. We offer fantastic CPD opportunities as an academy and as a wider multi-academy trust so can provide support if there are any areas that you may need to be upskilled or trained.

Benefits of working as a Facilities Assistant at a Leigh Academies Trust site;

Full company closure and time off between Christmas and New Year
You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team
A flexible and proactive ethos
Training and qualifications supported/encouraged
Mileage allowance for travel between sites
Paid overtime
Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
Free, on-site parking at every site
Dedicated site office
This is a permanent role and our ideal candidate will be able to work 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday from 8.00am - 4.30pm and 8.00am - 4.00pm on a Friday. The salary being offered is £24,404 per annum.

Please note, we will be looking to hold interviews week commencing the 16th of December

We can accept applications electronically or in paper form which can be accessed below. Alternatively, we also accept CV's which you can send to joinus@latrust.org.uk. Paper applications and CVs can be collected/returned from any LAT academy reception. If you have any queries in regards to the application process, please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on rachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 258.

Ebbsfleet Academy has a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Literacy) to join our highly collaborative and supportive team. Our teaching support team is pivotal to our success in the classroom and provides a great deal of support for our teachers, and this position for an HLTA will strengthen the English team even further with their knowledge, experience and additional support that they can provide our teaching staff with. Our successful candidate will be able to establish strong working relationships with staff and students alike, be able to work as part of a team and will be a reliable and excellent communicator.

Our newly appointed HLTA will be passionate about improving students' learning and development in Literacy and should be proactive, and communicate well with students and teachers alike to ensure that optimum learning takes place within the class. As an academy, we are committed to the professional development of all colleagues.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual who:

Is committed, flexible and a good team player
Is a strong classroom practitioner who has great classroom practice
Has high expectations of pupil behaviour and achievement
Is hard working and committed to continual improvement and to being the best that they can be
Is keen to develop professional expertise and willing to learn from others

To be considered for the role, you will need to meet the following requirements;

Educated to at least Level 2 Maths and English, but ideally educated to A-Level or Degree Level
Previous experience of working with children/young people, with a real interest in working with this age range
Previous experience of working with children/young people with special educational needs
A commitment to motivate and inspire young people, supporting them to overcome any barriers
Good ICT skills and practice
You will be committed to personal learning and development, and have a sincere commitment to sharing our long-term aims and drive

This is a permanent opportunity offering an actual salary £23,006 per annum (£26,079 full-time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks of inset. Working hours of this role will be Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm with a 30 minute break each day.