Total 8 Junior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in Torquay, TQ1 3QU

Location: Torquay
Position: Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH & Behaviour)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

About the Role
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic school in Torquay that specialises in supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. The school's primary goal is to reintegrate students back into mainstream education through personalised support and care.

This full-time role is term-time only, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young people's lives. You will be working closely with teachers and other support staff to create a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment, helping students develop the skills they need for success both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH and behavioural needs
- Implement tailored learning and behaviour plans under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO
- Build positive relationships with students to promote emotional well-being and social development
- Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging lessons and activities
- Support the reintegration process of students into mainstream education
- Promote and model positive behaviour strategies to de-escalate challenging situations

Requirements:
- Experience working with children with SEMH and behavioural needs (in a school or similar setting)
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students
- A genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment to student welfare

Desirable:
- Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience
- Team Teach or similar de-escalation training (or a willingness to undertake training)

What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Access to continuous professional development (CPD) and training opportunities
- A supportive working environment with a focus on teamwork and staff well-being
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people

How to Apply
If you're passionate about supporting children with SEMH and behavioural needs and want to be part of a team that helps reintegrate students into mainstream education, we'd love to hear from you!

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.
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Salary FTE: Grade 5 £27,803 to £30,296
Actual salary: £21,005 to £22,889 (with under five years' service)
Contract term: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks, permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 3 November 2024
The school
King Ecgbert School is a highly successful school at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional quality of education to learners from all backgrounds aged 11-18.
Our school is exceptionally strong - rated outstanding by Ofsted and has academic results that are consistently ‘well above average’.
This is a truly comprehensive school and are committed to providing outstanding education for all in a safe, happy and positive learning environment.
The role
King Ecgbert School is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and talented specialist learning support assistant (autism) to join our integrated resource team.
Working within an agreed framework of supervision and direction, the successful candidates will deliver high quality, personalised interventions both in and out of the classroom setting, maximising the progress of pupils within the integrated resource.
The candidate
Ambitious for learning and a team player, you will have the vision, enthusiasm and drive to build on the strong foundations that already exist in the school. Innovative and resilient, you will have an unwavering commitment to student progress.
We are looking for staff who are enthusiastic and keen to make a difference. You'll be eager to learn and work well with others, and you'll bring vision, enthusiasm, and determination. You'll also be inventive and flexible. We are seeking candidates who are dedicated to serving a diverse community and bring with them experiences and viewpoints that will enhance our efforts.
The successful candidate will:
• have experience of working with students with autism and related conditions
• confidently use their knowledge and understanding of autism curriculum to support pupils through individual, small group and larger group interventions
• be able to work with parents, carers and families, and establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• work successfully with colleagues from all subject areas
• be well organised and flexible
• be able to use own initiative and work independently

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

• 4 A*- C at GCSE (or equivalent/or experience) incl. English and Maths

• A Level (or equivalent) in relevant subjects

• A relevant degree or autism related qualification is desirable

Experience

• Knowledge, understanding and interest in autism and related conditions

Skills and knowledge

• Strong communication skills

• Effective organisational skills

• Efficient record keeping

• Ability to work positively as a member of a team

• The ability to use technical resources and equipment appropriately

Personal qualities

• Strong moral purpose and drive for improvement

• Flexible

• Honest and reliable

• High expectations which motivate and challenge pupils

• Calm under pressure

• Patient

• Empathetic with young people

• Team player

• High personal and professional standards

What the school offers its staff

1. OUTSTANDING SCHOOL

However you measure it, the school is very strong.

2. TEAMWORK

We are very fortunate to be able to recruit superb staff, but you are never working on your own - you are an important part of a great team.

3. SUPPORT FOR STAFF

Everyone is supported. Whether you're starting your career or are experienced and aspiring for more, you will receive help and support.

4. EXCEPTIONAL BEHAVIOUR

We have great relationships with our students but there are clear lines that will not be crossed and consistent systems that will allow teachers to get on and teach.

6. ENJOYMENT

The school is an enjoyable place to work. There is a vibrant staff social scene, staff sports clubs, and plenty of opportunities to have fun at work.

7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

King Ecgbert staff take their careers seriously and we support that with great professional development at school and at trust level, where we grow our own future leaders.

8. RETENTION

People like working here; jobs do not come up often and people stay here a long time.

9. LOCATION

The Peak District is right on our doorstep, and people can go for walks, runs, climbing, and bike rides directly from work. The area offers excellent cafes, bars, and restaurants, as well as lovely places to live with more reasonable house prices compared to the south of England.

10. ACCESS TO GREAT CAREERS

Mercia Learning Trust is a leading multi academy trust with plans to grow. A post at King Ecgbert School, the largest school in the trust, i s a great springboard to a career in an organisation that values talent.

Commitment to safeguarding

Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted, your suitability to work with children will be explored, and this will include disclosing convictions. The information you disclose may be discussed with you during the interview.

Location: Hospitals across Australia

Salary - Dependent on location

Global Medics is currently looking for junior doctors who are keen to continue their professional development in the 2024 training year. There are roles across multiple specialities including emergency medicine and general medicine as well as rotational RMO roles.

Essential requirements:

- A primary medical degree

- AHPRA Registration or eligibility for AHPRA Registration via the Competent Authority Pathway

- Completion of UK foundation year 1 or 2

WHY AUSTRALIA?

Australia attracts people from all around the globe, and with good reason, living in Australia can guarantee you a work-life balance, vibrant culture and unparalleled natural beauty. Australia offers a vast number of advantages and opportunities that make it an attractive destination for individuals and families seeking a new and fulfilling life experience.

Not only is Australia known for its outstanding healthcare system, there are many other compelling reasons to consider the move here; high quality of life, strong economy and employment opportunities, education excellence, multicultural society, beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor lifestyle, safety and security and if that wasn't enough Australia presents General Practitioners with a multitude of opportunities to meet your interests and preferences.

Apply now or reach out directly to Zofia at Zofia.Clarke@globalmedics.com.au

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistants/ Mentors who can build positive working relationships with our students and support them to make great progress. Our Learning Mentors work to support students who have a range of special educational needs both in class and through small group intervention.

Our provision for students with SEND has been transformed over recent years. These posts have come about because of the promotion of some of our existing team and because we want to grow our team so that we can provide even more support. We are ambitious for all students, particularly those with SEND. Earlier this year our SEND Team moved into our new purpose built accommodation. This new accommodation reflects our ambition to provide the best possible education and learning environment for all students so that they can live life to the full both now and in the future.

If you are passionate about transforming the lives of our students and believe you have the skills and experience to make a difference then we want to hear from you.

Full details about this post and how to apply can be found on our website:

https://www.st-cuthbertmayne.co.uk/support-staff-vacancies/

If you would like to discuss the role or visit our school before making an application then please contact our Human Resources Officer by emailing: recruitment@stcm.torbay.sch.uk

Closing date: 10 am Tuesday 10th September

Interview date: Tuesday 17th September

What the school offers its staff

We have an outstanding SEND Team who go above and beyond to meet the needs of students who need something ‘additional and different’ in school. Learning Mentors will work as part of this hardworking and dedicated team. In our recent building project we have transformed the provision for SEND students in our school. There are specialist facilities to support students with a wide range of SEND needs and we have significantly improved the accessibility for students with disabilities.

The team are currently trained to deliver a number of interventions outside of the classroom covering all four broad areas of need including literacy and numeracy, as well as, ELSA, Drawing and talking, Social Group therapy and active listening for active learning. We have built our provision and expertise over the last 4 years and are continually looking for ways to develop this further.

The team currently is made up of; The Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo), Deputy SENDCo, HLTA (EEA assessor), SEMH Champions and 10 learning mentors. These are additional Learning Mentor roles to work with our current Learning Mentors.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Cuthbert Mayne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and references will be taken for all shortlisted candidates.

What skills and experience we're looking for

- 4 A*- C at GCSE (or equivalent/or experience) incl. English and Maths

- A’ Level (or equivalent) in relevant subjects

- Has experience of pupil assessment

- Can manage the behaviour of pupils in a reasonable manner

- Experience working with children of relevant age

- Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

- Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes

- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

- Can use ICT effectively to support learning

- Use of other equipment technology

- Sound speaking and listening skills to extend language in discussion

- Can plan, implement and evaluate learning activities

- Can assist the school in forming a partnership with parents

- Sufficient practical and organisational skills to contribute to the preparation and management of educational resources

- Can complete and maintain pupils records

- *The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential to this role

- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

- Ability to relate well to children and adults

- Has a caring positive attitude towards pupils welfare

- Has an awareness of pupils with special educational needs

- Can maintain trust and confidentiality where appropriate

- Can allocate some contractual time to after school staff meetings when appropriate

- Can allocate some contractual time to the whole of, or part of, staff training days when appropriate

- Can maintain personal presentation that sets high standards for the pupils

What the school offers its staff

1. OUTSTANDING SCHOOL

However you measure it, the school is very strong.

2. TEAMWORK

We are very fortunate to be able to recruit superb staff, but you are never working on your own - you are an important part of a great team.

3. SUPPORT FOR STAFF

Everyone is supported. Whether you're starting your career or are experienced and aspiring for more, you will receive help and support.

4. EXCEPTIONAL BEHAVIOUR

We have great relationships with our students but there are clear lines that will not be crossed and consistent systems that will allow teachers to get on and teach.

6. ENJOYMENT

The school is an enjoyable place to work. There is a vibrant staff social scene, staff sports clubs, and plenty of opportunities to have fun at work.

7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

King Ecgbert staff take their careers seriously and we support that with great professional development at school and at trust level, where we grow our own future leaders.

8. RETENTION

People like working here; jobs do not come up often and people stay here a long time.

9. LOCATION

The Peak District is right on our doorstep, and people can go for walks, runs, climbing, and bike rides directly from work. The area offers excellent cafes, bars, and restaurants, as well as lovely places to live with more reasonable house prices compared to the south of England.

10. ACCESS TO GREAT CAREERS

Mercia Learning Trust is a leading multi academy trust with plans to grow. A post at King Ecgbert School, the largest school in the trust, i s a great springboard to a career in an organisation that values talent.

Commitment to safeguarding

Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted, your suitability to work with children will be explored, and this will include disclosing convictions. The information you disclose may be discussed with you during the interview.

Full-time, Fixed term until 03 July 2027

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant neuronal cell biologist to work on a project to target calcium channels in Parkinson’s disease. The project, funded by the Michael J Fox Foundation and in collaboration with Lario Therapeutics, represents an exciting opportunity to undertake translation work at the interface between academic research and pharmaceutical target and drug discovery in an exceptional setting. This work will develop new inhibitors of calcium channels as a neuroprotective strategy to protect vulnerable dopamine neurons in Parkinson’s working with induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived dopamine neurons generated from Parkinson’s patients.

Duties will include undertaking laboratory experiments; biochemistry, immunocytochemistry, cell and molecular biology; growth and differentiation of iPSC lines; interpretation of data; imaging analysis; and preparation of data for publication. You will have excellent practical experience of working with neuronal cell cultures and good knowledge of cellular models of neurodegenerative disease. The ability to innovate, trouble-shoot technical problems, be meticulous in practical work and in record keeping is essential.

Applicants must hold, or be near completion of, a BSc/MSc in a relevant area of research and have experience in cellular neuroscience or molecular cell biology relevant to analysis of neuronal phenotypes.

The post is available immediately and runs until 03 July 2027. The post will be based in the Laboratory of Molecular Neurodegeneration, Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU

Informal enquiries may be directed Professor Richard Wade-Martins (richard.wade-martins@dpag.ox.ac.uk).

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 12th August 2024. Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 26th August 2024.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. – DPAG Statement of Inclusion

Location: Hospitals across Australia

Salary - Dependent on location

Global Medics is currently looking for junior doctors who are keen to continue their professional development in the 2024 training year. There are roles across multiple specialities including emergency medicine and general medicine as well as rotational RMO roles.

Essential requirements:

- A primary medical degree

- AHPRA Registration or eligibility for AHPRA Registration via the Competent Authority Pathway

- Completion of UK foundation year 1 or 2

WHY AUSTRALIA?

Australia attracts people from all around the globe, and with good reason, living in Australia can guarantee you a work-life balance, vibrant culture and unparalleled natural beauty. Australia offers a vast number of advantages and opportunities that make it an attractive destination for individuals and families seeking a new and fulfilling life experience.

Not only is Australia known for its outstanding healthcare system, there are many other compelling reasons to consider the move here; high quality of life, strong economy and employment opportunities, education excellence, multicultural society, beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor lifestyle, safety and security and if that wasn't enough Australia presents General Practitioners with a multitude of opportunities to meet your interests and preferences.

Apply now or reach out directly to Zofia at Zofia.Clarke@globalmedics.com.au