Total 916 job vacancies in Blackburn, BB1 7DY

We are looking to recruit Health Care Assistants on our Acute Medical Unit

We admit patients medically unwell patients direct from GP's, the Emergency Department and clinics. The patients are seen, assessed and treated, then transferred or discharged home.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team in a fast paced environment with a high turnover of patients that is committed to delivering quality care to all patients.

We work with a multi-disciplinary team, to ensure that patient care is of the highest standard.

We are looking for candidates with good interpersonal, communication and organisational. Previous care experience is also desirable ideally gained in a healthcare environment. In house training will be provided. It is essential that the successful applicant is committed to professional development and has the ability to work as part of a team and independently using their own initiative.

The type of candidate we are looking for needs to be dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic and be committed to providing care to an excellent standard, open to change in order that we continually improve.

Patients are the most important part of our work and caring for them to a high standard in a caring and safe environment is paramount.

Working alongside a trained nurse to deliver safe, personal and effective care is the main responsibility but an enthusiasm to develop yourself within the role is desirable. Further knowledge of basic life support, physiological measurement recording, safer handling and equality and diversity are all areas in which training can be provided for the successful candidate. There will also be an opportunity to further develop your knowledge with learning skills like venepuncture and cannulation.

The role will involve assisting the patients with their daily activities of living, washing, dressing, nutrition, hygiene, etc to maintain an excellent standard of patient care.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom have won awards for their work.

Main duties:

1 Assist with the admission and discharge of patients - appropriate duties may include listing of clothing and assistance with dressing and undressing.

2 Assist with making occupied beds and strip and clean unoccupied beds, according to infection prevention policies.

3 Help patients to prepare for meals and assist in the service of meals. Serve refreshments and simple diets, where appropriate.

4 Help with the feeding of patients where appropriate.

5 Assist with bathing in bed and in the bathroom, with turning and moving of patients, including the use of mechanical aids and bed appliances.

6 If required, help patients with personal hygiene, including care of hair, teeth and nails under supervision, assist with oral hygiene of conscious patients.

7 Assist HCAs and above, with the undertaking of ‘last offices’

8 Assist in the care of pressure areas and the care of the incontinent patient.

9 Participate in the rehabilitation of patients in hospital e.g., dressing, undressing, taking to the toilet and using commodes.

10 Participate in giving and/or removing toilet equipment.

11 Care of sanitary equipment, including decontamination of baths, bins and commodes after use and the decontamination of beds, lockers and other ward equipment according to hospital policy.

12 Prepare, clean and tidy clinical rooms, clean nursing equipment and cupboards, excluding cupboards for storing controlled medicines.

13 Answer telephone, take, record and transmit messages to qualified staff.

14 Assist with keeping of routine records, e.g., weight charts and fluid balance charts.

15 Assist with movement of patients to other wards, clinics, departments or hospitals and undertake chaperon and escort duties.

16 Help patients with the care of their personal belongings.

17 Report to the person in charge, all observations made of the patient.

18 Carry out basic administrative tasks in the absence of the ward clerk, e.g., filing, ordering, checking stock levels.

19 Assist with the collection of specimens. Test urine and weigh patients as requested,

20 Liaise with other wards and departments, delivery and collecting items as required including the collection of blood for transfusion.

21 Removal of spillages of types in accordance with the Infection Control Policy.

22 Disposal of all waste including non-clinical waste bags, clinical waste and sharps.

23 Care of patients’ flowers.

24 Replenishing of all disposable items.

25 Upon receipt of ward provisions, ensure they are stored and correctly rotate according to date, i.e. milk, medical and surgical supplies.

Communication

1 Establish and maintain relationships with patients/clients, relatives, friends and staff, and participate in supporting patients.

2 Attend ward/department meetings as required, to ensure an awareness of developments within the work area.

3 Maintain an effective communication network; both verbal, written and electronic, keep registered practitioners informed.

4 Assist in maintaining, recording and storing information, including patient records, in line with Trust policy.

5 Meet and welcome patients/ relatives and other visitors and familiarise them with the environment.

6 Maintain good relationships with team members, and visitors to the ward/department.

Provide assistance when necessary.

7 Operate and input basic information to computerised systems within the unit.

8 Help maintain materials, equipment and stock, reporting problems and defects to professional staff.Training and Development.

1 Participate in Personal Develop Review. In discussion with line manager, develop an annual Personal Development Plan, to identify Training and Development needs, in line with personal and organisational objectives and linked to the Knowledge and Skills Framework

2 All employees have a duty to attend annual mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust.

3 Sustain and improve own development by using opportunities provided by the Trust.

4 Assist with Local Induction programmes for newly appointed staff.

5 Assist in training new staff in the care and maintenance of equipment






This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

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.

kitchen porter | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. whether you’re looking to start a career in the kitchen or just looking for a wok inspired side hustle this could be the role for you. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, we’re on a mission to nourish us all from bowl to soul

the role |

as a kitchen porter at wagamama you'll play a key role in our kitchen, keeping our kitchen clean, safe + organised. you’ll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, to make sure they have the right support and help at just the right time to keep the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with food preparation and dishwashing. not only will you gain key life skills at wagamama, you'll make great friends too, all whilst ensuring that our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way

if you...

• would love to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• have a genuine passion for fresh food, we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• like buzzing environments, keeping organised and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities

we'd love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you|

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

Job title: PCV Technician
Location: Blackburn
Hours: Day shifts, Monday to Friday (37 hours)
Reporting to: Engineering Manager.

As a PCV Technician you will service, maintain and repair our fleet, in a safe, efficient and economical manner to the required legal, regulatory and company standards

PCV Technician Duties:

- To maintain, service and repair vehicles to meet or exceed the minimum legal, regulatory and company standards to ensure that the company operating licence is always protected, including the raising and completion of all necessary documentation in either a digital or paper format.
- To use our digital maintenance system Freeway in all day-to-day operations to maximise the benefit of efficiencies and data from the system.
- To carry out preventative and corrective maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- To undertake major unit changes on vehicles.
- To check and prepare vehicles for the annual DVSA inspection.
- To attend the breakdown of vehicles or any other emergencies as requested.

PCV Technician Skills:

- Level 3 NVQ / City and Guilds qualification or equivalent in vehicle maintenance, ideally bus and coach or heavy engineering.
- The ability to work as part of a team to ensure that work is completed to the required standard and service is met.
- The ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative whilst ensuring that legal, regulatory and company standards are always met.
- A good working knowledge of health and safety requirements and best practice in relation to working in a garage.

If you’re a PCV technician looking for your next opportunity, please click to apply

Job title: PCV Technician
Location: Blackburn
Hours: 37 hours a week, 5 out of 7 days
Reporting to: Engineering Manager.

As a PCV Technician you will service, maintain and repair our fleet, in a safe, efficient and economical manner to the required legal, regulatory and company standards

PCV Technician Duties:

- To maintain, service and repair vehicles to meet or exceed the minimum legal, regulatory and company standards to ensure that the company operating licence is always protected, including the raising and completion of all necessary documentation in either a digital or paper format.
- To use our digital maintenance system Freeway in all day-to-day operations to maximise the benefit of efficiencies and data from the system.
- To carry out preventative and corrective maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- To undertake major unit changes on vehicles.
- To check and prepare vehicles for the annual DVSA inspection.
- To attend the breakdown of vehicles or any other emergencies as requested.

PCV Technician Skills:

- Level 3 NVQ / City and Guilds qualification or equivalent in vehicle maintenance, ideally bus and coach or heavy engineering.
- The ability to work as part of a team to ensure that work is completed to the required standard and service is met.
- The ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative whilst ensuring that legal, regulatory and company standards are always met.
- A good working knowledge of health and safety requirements and best practice in relation to working in a garage.

If you’re a PCV technician looking for your next opportunity, please click to apply

Community Support Worker

After securing a new contract in the Blackburn area, Precedo Healthcare are recruiting Support Workers to work with people who require daily support in the community.

We are looking to work with Support Workers, with at least six months experience of supporting Service Users in the UK. You will be committed to enabling Services Users to achieve their goals and live a healthy, positive lifestyle.

As an experienced Support Worker, you will be able to;

• Support people using a person centred approach
• Build professional relationships with Service Users, their families and other professionals
• Use communication and language that is meaningful to the individual person
• Provide feedback to others and be an advocate to the individual you are supporting
• Have an holistic approach to the individual you are supporting
• To encourage and guide individuals to access a variety of opportunities

As an employee of Precedo Healthcare, you will have;

• 24/7 access to a member of the Precedo Team
• Flexibility of working hours - you tell us when you are available to work
• Weekly pay
• Competitive pay rates

Precedo Healthcare is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Please note we are not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.

Precedo Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and a member of JOBSAWARE

The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the service users individual care and support plan. The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible. Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained

Your new company
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new roleAs the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) the post holder will work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working to support patients according to their care needs, some of whom may present with complex and challenging enhanced care needs. The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working on the wards to implement person centred plans of care and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to the Nurse in Charge. The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct/indirect service user care and support service users under the supervision of a RN.

To utilise skills to support patients with complex needs by:

Providing 1:1 care

Supporting with all aspects of Daily Living

Provide appropriate activities to engage the patient

To use knowledge to identify patients unmet needs

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical


• Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family


• Enable patients to participate in recreation and leisure activities


• Support/enable patients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance


• Support/enable patients to eat, drink and maintain personal care


• Support/enable patients to achieve physical comfort


• Support/enable patients to manage their domestic and personal resources


• Make written records under the supervision of an RN


• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations


• Provide escort for therapeutic leave for service users


• May be requested to move to another ward within the Trust


• Give verbal reports on patients care, needs and daily outcomes


• Contribute to the support of patients during programmes of care/rehabilitation


• Provide 1:1 support for patients to maintain safety





Communication and Relationship Skills


• Support individuals equality, diversity and rights


• Ensure a friendly and helpful attitude to patients, visitors and colleagues, at all times.


• Enable patients to maintain contacts in the community


• Maintain effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.


• Provide verbal feedback to colleagues regarding patient presentation during for example, handover.


• To attend and participate in handovers


• Interacting with patients which may involve providing information and using skills to overcome barriers in an empathic and reassuring manner





Analytical and Judgmental Skills


• Monitor patient health and well-being and report any changes to the Nurse in Charge/Team Leader





Planning and Organisational Skills


• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in planning


• Undertake Safety and Security (SAS) duties if trained to do so.





Physical Skills


• Can undertake de-escalation techniques





Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development


• To work within Trust and local policies and procedures





Responsibilities for Finance


• Handle patient’s cash and property in line with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions



Responsibilities for HR


• May support student nurses and learners on the ward


• May participate in the internal induction and demonstration of own duties to new staff





Responsibility for Information Resources


• With support/guidance from the registered nurse can update patient records





Research and Development


• Participate in internal audits





Freedom to Act


• Works semi-autonomously during escort duties, ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision.



The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give a broad flavour of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the training requirements of the post holder.



Special Conditions:



As a staff member, you have:


• Legal duties and responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation, plus a general duty to work safely and not to put others at risk i.e. colleagues, service users, visitors, as a result of any activity or omission at work.


• A duty to report any practice that you consider compromises standards of risk and health & safety. The Whistle-blowing Policy gives effect to the Public Interest Disclosure Act under which an individual who raises such concerns for unfair treatment is protected.





The Trust places great emphasis on the need for the strictest confidentiality in respect of personal data - both that of service users, staff. All information about people will be treated in the strictest confidence at all times. Breaches of confidentiality will be investigated and may lead to Discipl


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community rehabilitation band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a supportive and enthusiastic community therapy service, working across community delivering rehabilitation in patients own homes or current place of residence, following discharge from an acute bed, or supporting long term condition management.

You will be working with patients with a large variety of conditions and disabilities. You will be responsible for assessment, intervention, and discharge of a caseload of patients, act as the direct supervisor to staff and provide support and expertise to the other members of the team.

We offer a fabulous training programme within a supportive team.

The post-holder will be required to rotate across all therapy teams in the Community and Intermediate Care division to support clinical and workforce development.

The service operates across 6 days.

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of specialised assessment and treatment of patients referred to the service. Responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complex conditions including long term condition management and acute hospital discharges. You will see patients in various settings, working as part of an MDT and liaising with external stakeholders. You will carry out specialist assessment and treatment including the prescription of essential equipment as part of the therapeutic intervention.

You will play an important link with PCN and MDT teams in attending meetings as part of neighbourhood team working.

Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

6 day working is in effect - Monday- Saturday and bank holidays on a rota basis.

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.

We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

You will be responsible for assessment, intervention, and discharge of a caseload of patients, act as the direct supervisor to staff and provide support and expertise to the other members of the team. See attached job description for details.




This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Recruitment Consultant (Healthcare)

Riverside House , 3 Earls Court , Henry Boot Way Hull HU4 7D

Salary £27,500

About Us

Committed to successfully sourcing, recruiting and engaging registered nurses, operating department practitioners and home carers to the NHS, private health organisations and clients throughout the East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber. Our client is an approved agency under NHS frameworks. Having supplied to the NHS for over 20+ years, Our Client is the chosen supplier to many Trusts, PCT's and Strategic Health Authorities, supplying nursing staff throughout Yorkshire.

Summary Of the Role

-To resource candidates and clients and be responsible for generating new business and candidate database growth in line with the company's Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). To maximise the organisations revenue and to ensure profitability through Business Development, marketing and recruitment.

-To ensure fill rates are achieved in line with KPI's, working with the wider teams to ensure compliant candidates are always available to fill all requirements. Regular communication with clients and actively building relationships with clients new and existing. Proactively seeking opportunities.

-Develop a strong relationship with candidates and assist in matching the needs of both candidate and client to ensure the highest level of service. Updating and utilising all systems and databases to identify suitable candidates through maintaining knowledge of availability through a persistent approach. Continually update availability and ensure each candidate remains engaged with the business.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Business Development Activities

· Business Development - ensuring new opportunities are recorded and maximised.

· Meet growth / gross profit targets

· Client visits - new and service - identify and follow up business leads

· If required write and place advertisements online using jobs boards and other traditional methods such as magazines and newspapers.

· Ensure work agreed is within the scope of the company pricing policy, requesting rates cards.

· Source new candidates to have an available pool of workers for specific specialties and in line with new business requirements - future planning by working with contacts within the NHS.

· Ensure all candidates availability is accurate and up to date, resulting in reduction in errors.

· Fill all requests with available and compliant candidates.

Experience:

Recruitment Consultancy experience.

• Experience direct sales experience in a target driven environment where you have had to identify new clients and maintain existing clients.
• Experience of using MS Office to include Microsoft Word and Email.
• Business decision making and knowledge -
• Ability to make effective on available data / knowledge
• Influencing - Ability to influence others
• Building Relationships - Ability to build relationships, interact sensitively, use effective networks
• Planning and Organising - Ability to identify the steps to be taken to achieve objectives · Communication Resilience · Accountability
• Leadership experience Coaching
• Problem Solving

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new role
As the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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

SEN TA - Blackburn:

Prospero Teaching are looking for a SEN TA to join the team in a lovely primary school near Blackburn. This is a full time position to start in January. The successful candidate will have previous experience supporting children with SEN in small groups.

Responsibilities:
- Leading small groups on learning activities
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to track progress
- Preparing resources and establishing learning areas.

Position Details:
- Location: Blackburn
- Position: SEN TA
- Hours: 8:20am-3:20pm
- Full time/part time: Full time only
- Type of work: Temporary
- Start date: Jan 2025
- End date: Ongoing
- Minimum rate of pay: £90 per day depending on experience

Experience, Training & Qualifications:
- Up to date Safeguarding certificate within the last year (desirable but training can be provided)
- Team Teach qualification would be highly desired
- Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification would be highly desirable

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold right to work in the UK

Hold and enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application

Provide two professional child related references

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for any primary teaching roles, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to provide successful candidates:
- Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team

Position: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support for a Year 2 Pupil with ASD)
Location: Blackburn
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: January 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This role involves working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support the child's academic, social, and emotional development, helping them to succeed in a mainstream classroom environment.
- Personalised Support: Deliver tailored support that meets the pupil's individual educational and emotional needs.
- Classroom Assistance: Help the pupil engage with daily routines and stay focused during lessons.
- Adapt Learning Activities: Modify tasks to promote inclusion and ensure comprehension.
- Implement Strategies: Use interventions such as PECS, visual timetables, and sensory tools to support the pupil's learning and behaviour.
- Encourage Independence: Foster the pupil's confidence and autonomy in both learning and social interactions.
- Collaboration: Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to develop and follow an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Progress Monitoring: Provide regular updates on the pupil's development to parents, teachers, and SENCO.
- Positive Environment: Create a safe, nurturing atmosphere where the pupil feels supported and valued.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience: Demonstrable experience supporting children with ASD or other special educational needs is essential.
- Specialist Knowledge: Familiarity with autism-specific tools and strategies (e.g. , PECS, visual aids, sensory processing techniques) is highly desirable.
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
- Personal Qualities: Patience, empathy, and flexibility to adapt to the pupil's changing needs.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive school community.
- Access to professional development opportunities and training.
- Make a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and meet the criteria for this role, we would love to hear from you!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct rigorous safeguarding checks, including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. All applicants must hold a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or be willing to obtain one.

SEN 1-1 Teaching Assistant - Blackburn:

Prospero Teaching are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils on a 1-1 basis with challenging behaviour. You will be supporting pupils at a lovely primary school near Blackburn.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment both inside and outside the classroom. For this role, you will need previous experience supporting pupils with SEN, in particular challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities:
- Delivering personalised support to a pupil who is displaying challenging behaviour to promote a positive learning experience.
- Employing effective behaviour management strategies to help children navigate emotions.
- Keeping accurate records of students behaviour, communicating regularly with the classroom teacher and SENCO.

Position Details:
- Location: Blackburn
- Position: 1-1 Teaching Assistant
- Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
- Type of work: Temporary
- Full time/part time: Full time only
- Start date: January 2025
- End date: Ongoing
- Minimum rate of pay: £90 per day depending on experience

Experience, Qualifications & Training:
- Previous experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
- Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent
- Team Teach Qualification would be highly desirable
- Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desirable but training can be provided)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold right to work in the UK

Hold and enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application

Provide two professional child related references

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for any primary teaching roles, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to provide successful candidates:
- Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team