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Various/casual.<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>1 November 2024<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>w/c 4 November to be arranged with candidates <br><strong>Reference:</strong>1488<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br> <br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong><br> <br><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>Governor Services is a traded support service providing clerking services, strategic support and guidance to governing boards of schools and academies nationally. We are currently seeking effective, high-quality Clerks to governing boards to further enhance existing provision.<br> <br>Our areas of work are currently London: Waltham Forest, Haringey, Slough, East Anglia: Basildon, Canvey Island, Clacton and Colchester Wellingborough: Wilby, Great Doddington, Great Harrowden.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Clerk%20to%20Governing%20Boards.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br> <br> As a Clerk to governors/trustees, the post holder will be responsible for advising the governing board on constitutional matters, duties and powers and will work within the broads' current legislative framework.<br> <br>Governing Board meetings are held during the day and in the evening; therefore, a flexible approach to working is required.<br> <br>Successful candidates will be allocated a mentor upon appointment where Full training and support will be given.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>Ideally, you will need to have experience of working in an education setting and will be familiar with the work of school governing boards. Good knowledge of school governance regulations is desirable, as you will be expected to provide support and guidance to governors and school leaders.<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br> <br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br> <br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br> To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sue Gill on 020 8496 6338 or Donna Miller on 020 8496 6340.<br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Hourly rate £19.49","publishDate":"2024-10-29T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/70afe04d-feff-4149-a992-8e5999f14a6c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"03141f62-746b-45ed-8faa-48392de68661","title":"Early Years Nursery Assistant - Ashcombe Nursery","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>Ashcombe Children's Centre Nursery is one of three North Somerset Council nurseries, based in Weston Super Mare. Ashcombe has an <strong>Outstanding Ofsted</strong> judgement and our dedicated team continually strive to seek innovative ways to further improve and develop practice. <br><br>We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our aspirational team. You will be part of a dynamic work family who support each other and value staff wellbeing and diversity. We are forward thinking and embrace new continuous professional development opportunities including Five to Thrive, Attention-Strategy, Emotion Coaching, Theraplay and evidence informed practice.<br><br>North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong> <br> <br>You will actively contribute and support high quality care and education to children aged 2-5 years attending the nursery, ensuring developmental needs are met. Working positively in partnership with parents/carers whilst creating a safe and nurturing environment as part of the nursery team.<br><br>We are proud of our strong Children's Centre links and the shared core values which are embedded throughout our nursery. We work closely with our families and have effective partnerships with a range of agencies including Family Support Workers, Social Workers and Health Visitors, towards improving the outcomes for our children.<br><br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.</strong><br><br>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.<br><br><strong>This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, on a term-time only basis. </strong><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> <br>They will be reliable and patient, whilst working under the direction of their room lead, has the confidence to use their initiative and work on their own.<br><br>They will use their knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development to support children's learning and development, whilst keeping them safe. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for an inspirational, professional Early Years practitioner who will understand and value the importance of providing outstanding learning and care in a fun, safe environment, giving all children a positive and successful start in life. You will need to be a strong team player who can also demonstrate initiative, nurture, and joy. You will be reliable, friendly, passionate, reflective, and committed to delivering an outstanding child centred approach to Early Years in keeping with our Ashcombe ethos.<br><br>It is essential that you actively promote and support the safeguarding of children, ensuring policies and procedures are always observed.<br><br>We are looking for a practitioner who promotes our Nursery's positive values, attitudes (including British Values) and child behaviour, support children through co-regulation and encourage children to be problem solvers. Has the ability to build warm and positive relationships with children and their families and a willingness to work as part of a team.<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>A competent level of understanding in English.</li> <li>Prepared to work or be working to achieve NVQ level 2 or 3 in Early Years and Care and Education.</li> <li>Some experience of direct working with children in a Care, Early Years Education and/or Play setting.</li> <li>Understanding of Child development and the needs of young children in a childcare setting.</li> <li>Awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage.</li> <li>An understanding of children with SEND.</li> <li>Awareness of Safeguarding/Child Protection policies and procedures.</li> <li>Awareness of OFSTED requirements.</li> <li>Occasional working in the evenings and weekends</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Paediatric First Aid.</li> <li>Food & Hygiene Certificate</li> <li>Experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities</li> <li>Ability to provide a flexible and calm response to children and families.</li> </ul> <br> <br> <strong>What We Offer</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul><br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Lucy Thie, Ashcombe Nursery Manager,</strong> at <strong> lucy.thie@n-somerset.gov.uk </strong> or <strong>01934 426807</strong>.<br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>To be confirmed.<br><br>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. 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Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br><strong>2 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed.</strong><br> <br><strong>1 Maingrade Educational Psychologist - (Maternity cover) Full-time (36hrs) Fixed Term contract, Part time applications are equally welcomed.</strong><br> <br>We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Our service encourages collaborative and flexible working, whilst being committed to developing EPs professional skills. Waltham Forest EPS encourages the use of positive and evidence-based psychology to support children and families in a diverse borough while prioritising professional wellbeing.<br> <br>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who:<br> <ul> <li>Value ongoing team and peer supervision.</li> <li>Have varied opportunities (project work, ELSA, Cygnet, Alternative Provisions, 16+ settings, YOT, LAC, Early Years, training, school commissioned work and statutory work).</li> <li>Value EP interests and professional autonomy.</li> <li>Provide quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority.</li> </ul>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits (permanent posts) joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata).<br> <br>Waltham Forest is in the top 20 most diverse areas in the country. Waltham Forest is an ambitious and supportive borough where educational standards across the majority of indicators are above national average and most schools are judged good or better by Ofsted. <br> <br>Waltham Forest enjoys very good transport links by Underground, Overground, bus, bike and car (with free parking and access to E-car schemes).<br> <br>The Educational Psychology Service offices are co-located within spacious and bright accommodation in a primary school.<br> <br>We are looking for Educational Psychologists to join our team who:<ul> <li>Are excellent practitioners with good communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Are reliable, flexible and able to show initiative.</li> <li>Are committed to a consultation model of service delivery and understand the issues of working within a traded environment.</li> <li>Have a sound knowledge of evidenced based interventions.</li> </ul><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/EducationalPsychologistA38.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br><ul> <li>Have professional Educational Psychology qualifications recognised by the BPS</li> <li>have HCPC registration. </li> <li>This post is subject to a DBS check.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>Continued professional body registration; </li> </ul><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,525 - £61,848","publishDate":"2024-10-29T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-28T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cb1269a2-4863-4341-b3bd-b2162995e177.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"379b23df-25b3-4749-b68e-7884c0788497","title":"Maingrade Educational Psychologist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>£46,525 - £61,848<br> <br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong> Recruitment and Retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time / Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year:</strong> 52<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 18th October 2024 <br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>30th October 2024 (TBC)<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1453<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br><strong>3 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed.</strong><br> <br>We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Our service encourages collaborative and flexible working, whilst being committed to developing EPs professional skills. Waltham Forest EPS encourages the use of positive and evidence-based psychology to support children and families in a diverse borough while prioritising professional wellbeing.<br> <br>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who:<br> <ul> <li>Value ongoing team and peer supervision.</li> <li>Have varied opportunities (project work, ELSA, Cygnet, Alternative Provisions, 16+ settings, YOT, LAC, Early Years, training, school commissioned work and statutory work).</li> <li>Value EP interests and professional autonomy.</li> <li>Provide quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority.</li> </ul>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits (permanent posts) joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata).<br> <br>Waltham Forest is in the top 20 most diverse areas in the country. Waltham Forest is an ambitious and supportive borough where educational standards across the majority of indicators are above national average and most schools are judged good or better by Ofsted. <br> <br>Waltham Forest enjoys very good transport links by Underground, Overground, bus, bike and car (with free parking and access to E-car schemes).<br> <br>The Educational Psychology Service offices are co-located within spacious and bright accommodation in a primary school.<br> <br>We are looking for Educational Psychologists to join our team who:<ul> <li>Are excellent practitioners with good communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Are reliable, flexible and able to show initiative.</li> <li>Are committed to a consultation model of service delivery and understand the issues of working within a traded environment.</li> <li>Have a sound knowledge of evidenced based interventions.</li> </ul><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/EducationalPsychologistA38.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br><ul> <li>Have professional Educational Psychology qualifications recognised by the BPS</li> <li>Have HCPC registration. </li> <li>This post is subject to a DBS check.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>Satisfactory employment references checks</li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest </li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </li> </ul><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,525 - £61,848","publishDate":"2024-10-29T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-28T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/36f77767-8dcb-422e-9127-ae0dc04d6946.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a5dc08ac-aba5-440b-990c-6e099faef8df","title":"Curriculum Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary:</strong> PO3 £42,840 - £46,041<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time/Part-time, Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year:</strong> 52<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 01/11/24<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s):</strong> w/c Monday 8/11/24<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1443<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service is the local authority's direct provider of adult education. Officially rated as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' for Personal Development following our OFSTED inspection in November 2022, we are on a journey to \"Outstanding.\". <br> <br>Are you passionate about education and curriculum development? We are dedicated to delivering bespoke, responsive, educational programs that inspire and empower learners. <br> <br>Our mission is to create a positive impact through innovative curriculum design and effective teaching methodologies. <br> <br>We are seeking to recruit a talented, forward thinking, experienced Curriculum Manager to lead curriculum development in Tailored (Community) Learning (Creative, Health and Wellbeing, Horticulture).<ul> <li>minimum of 2 years' experience of managing a team of teachers delivering quality learning to meet KPIs and funding expectations. </li> <li>proven track record of developing and delivering innovative and high-quality curriculum relevant to meet local need.</li> <li>Supporting delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, and driving quality improvements.</li> <li>Monitoring, reporting on improvement of learner outcomes including progression to further study and employment.</li> <li>Implementing quality assurance processes to meet the requirements of external awarding and funding bodies.</li> <li>Liaising across the curriculum and wider organisation and stakeholders to develop innovative tailored (community) learning delivery across the borough.</li> </ul>What We Offer:<br> <ul> <li>A role in a forward-thinking and innovative educational organisation.</li> <li>The opportunity to impact the educational journey of our residents positively.</li> <li>A collaborative and supportive work environment.</li> <li>Professional development and growth opportunities.</li> </ul>If you are committed to being an outstanding manager focused on achieving the best outcomes for our learners, then this is the role for you!<br> <br>Please review the attached Curriculum Manager role profile and complete the application form<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Curriculum%20Manager%20PO3.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Curriculum%20Manager%20PO3.pdf\"> </a><br><br>To manage a team of staff to plan and deliver learning and training programmes. Lead, co-ordinate and advise on a range of high quality learning and development projects, programmes and activities.<br> <br>To develop and deliver specialist support/advice for a defined service area. To ensure relevant legislation, regulations and policies are complied with.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>Please review the attached Curriculum Manager role profile and complete the application form<br><br><ul> <li>Meet funding targets as set by external funders</li> <li>Be familiar with the Education Inspection and apply its standards to delivery.</li> <li>Lead on Quality development and Improvement within area of responsibility</li> <li>Manage the development of course materials and teaching aids which support and develop the work of the teaching staff</li> <li>Meet funding targets as set by external funders</li> <li>Lead on Quality Improvement within area of responsibility</li> <li>Manage the development of course materials and teaching aids which support and develop the work of the teaching staff</li> <li>Manage academic staff, KPI's and performance</li> <li>work closely with others to support/Manage the development and delivery of improvements in processes and procedures. </li> <li>Support area to outstanding </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Experience of a minimum of three years recent teaching in or managing an adult education or training environment. </li> <li>Substantial subject specific experience; to include accreditation routes.</li> <li>Awareness of the needs of adult learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds.</li> <li>Experience of quality improvement and performance monitoring.</li> <li>Experience of conducting observations of teaching and learning.</li> <li>Experience of widening participation initiatives such as working in partnership.</li> <li>Experience of actively developing equal opportunities.</li> <li>Ability to plan, manage and monitor provision to meet targets and quality standards.</li> <li>Ability to motivate, support and monitor work of the lecturer team.</li> <li>Ability to innovate and implement own ideas.</li> <li>Able to meet deadlines and to work effectively under pressure.</li> <li>Ability to develop new areas of provision in response to local need.</li> <li>Good organisational and planning skills.</li> <li>Good ICT skills - including spreadsheets.</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of their responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>Understanding of how to promote inclusive learning and widening participation objectives</li> </ul><br><strong>Indicative Qualifications</strong><br> <ul> <li>Teaching or training qualification at level 5 or above</li> <li>Possess or be working towards assessor and / or internal verifier awards</li> <li>Level 2 in maths and English</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; Enhanced </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sindi Hearn, Progamme Manager, sindi.hearn@walthamforest.gov.uk<br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO3 £42,840 - £46,041","publishDate":"2024-10-29T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/31ef03d2-6aac-4963-ac97-65abd7b709c7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"27339dfd-c2bb-4800-9454-f1a277af8ea7","title":"SEND Team Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Directorate</strong>: Childrens & Families<br> <br><strong>Salary: </strong>PO6£51,093- £54,129 depending on experience. <br> <br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>N/A<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time Permanent / Fixed term<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 <br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 10/11/2024<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong> TBC<br> <br><strong>Reference: </strong>1349<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br> <br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>The London Borough of Waltham Forest's SEND Service is a 0-25 integrated service working with children and young people with an educational need and/or disability (SEND) who are eligible for an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).<br> <br>The service brings together key areas of service provision from education health and social care to proactively promote inclusion and improve the support available to children, young adults and their families. The SEND Service has a strong focus on improving outcomes to enable children and young adults to fulfil their potential for achieving their aspirations and improve choice and independence; education, training and employment; health and wellbeing; individual and family resilience; securing quality and timeliness of advice, support and intervention.<br> <br>We are seeking to recruit two permanent SEND Team Managers to provide an additional of support and advice to parents and children with SEND. You will have experience of being a SEND team manager for at least two years with an exemplary track record. <br> <br>You will have a good working knowledge of key legislation for SEND including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND COP 2014/15. you will be responsible in delivering ongoing relevant training to the SEND officers with the legislation and process in mind. <br> <br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/SEND_PO6_Team_Manager__EHCP__PO6%201.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Work directly with Children and young people; the work has significant implications for the wellbeing of individuals. Professional colleagues, other providers and external agencies to gather and exchange information and co-ordinate actions.</li> <li>Develop sensitivity, persuasiveness, and negotiation and assertiveness skills to communicate with diverse audiences in emotive circumstances. Ability to build trust and confidence with children and young people and professionals. Deal with people at all levels confidently, sensitively and diplomatically.</li> <li>Diverse internal and external contacts, to provide specialist advice, guidance and support on complex issues within area of responsibility; develop and maintain joint working and promote the Council position. </li> <li>Consult with stakeholders to identify requirements. Communicate changes in policy and working practice to contacts.</li> <li>Handle challenging service user / stakeholder feedback, or complaints which involve significant persuasion and influencing skills.</li> </ul>This post will build relationships with a diverse range of internal and external contacts. It will be expected to interpret policy and legislation and provide expert advice, guidance and support on complex issues within the SEND Service). It will respond to escalated and complex queries. It has coaching responsibility for colleagues and others. It may have to attend court or tribunals as an expert witness. <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><ul> <li>Educated to degree standard or equivalent experience Relevant professional qualification is essential for the role. </li> <li>Substantial Continuing Professional Development.</li> <li>A working knowledge of case management systems would be desirable; however, training will be provided. </li> <li>Knowledge of key legislation and how it applies to the role of the SEND team. </li> </ul><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check; </li> <li>Suitable driver's license is desirable. </li> </ul>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken and written English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br> <br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br> <br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br> <br> We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br> <br> <strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br> To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br> We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br> For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br> <br> C<strong>ontact Information:</strong> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Annette Watson-Morse at <a href=\"mailto:Annette.watson-morse@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Annette.watson-morse@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"USD 51,093.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-10-29T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9ec465ec-fa75-4ec2-9467-2c83ac66a6e5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"eab6020b-9364-4460-a961-6edb195fb4f6","title":"Casual SENDCAS Buddy Support Worker","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"North Somerset","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>The<strong> Special Educational Needs Clubs and Activities Service</strong> (SENDCAS) is a vibrant and welcoming team dedicated to supporting children and young people by providing enriching and inclusive experiences. Our activities cater to a wide range of needs and abilities, ensuring that each session is unique and tailored to foster engagement, learning, and fun. From sensory play with gloop and foam to creative fused glass workshops, and even trips to theme parks, our sessions are never the same.<br><br>As an <strong>award-winning</strong> team, SENDCAS is committed to creating a safe, diverse, and supportive environment where all participants feel valued. We pride ourselves on our ability to understand, actively listen, and empathise with the varied experiences of those we support. Our dedication to promoting equality and celebrating diversity sets us apart as leaders in inclusive service delivery.<br><br>We are excited to expand our team by welcoming enthusiastic and dependable 'Buddy' Support Workers who will play a key role in helping us deliver these exceptional experiences. This is a great opportunity to make a difference on a casual basis while being part of a team that truly values inclusion and the uniqueness of every individual.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong> <br> <br>As a Buddy Support Worker with the SENDCAS Team, you will play a crucial role in delivering our services to young people (ages 5 to 18) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) residing in North Somerset. Your primary responsibility will be providing one-on-one support within group settings, ensuring that each child or young person has a positive and inclusive experience during our activities.<br><br>You will assist with our specialist activity days, which take place during school holidays across North Somerset. Additionally, you will help run our term time Saturday Club (9.00-13.00) and Wednesday Evening Club (18.00-21.00), both of which are hosted at The Firs Resource Centre in Weston-super-Mare.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Provide 1:1 support to children and young people with SEND in group settings.</li> <li>Facilitate and participate in a variety of inclusive activities, ranging from creative workshops to outdoor adventures.</li> <li>Ensure the well-being and safety of young people during all activities.</li> <li>Collaborate with other team members to create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive environment.</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br><strong>About You</strong> <ul> <li>Able to engage and create positive experiences for children and young people with SEND.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, ensuring clear interaction with children, families, and team members.</li> <li>A positive attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.</li> <li>Flexible, dependable, and open to working evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the service.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</li> </ul> <br> <br> <strong>Why Join Us?</strong> <ul> <li>Flexible hours that can easily fit around your personal schedule.</li> <li>Be part of a friendly, supportive, award-winning team that values diversity and inclusion.</li> <li>The chance to work with amazing children and young people, making a real difference in their lives.</li> <li>Gain valuable experience in the SEND sector, enhancing your skills and career prospects.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Benefit from being part of a supportive team that fosters personal growth.</li> <li>Build experience working in the SEND community.</li> </ul><br> <br> <strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our <strong> vision and values </strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please email <strong> SENDCAS@n-somerset.gov.uk </strong> and one of the team will be happy to contact you.<br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br><strong>Anticipated Interview Date: </strong>Wednesday 13 November 2024.<br><br>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br><br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 2:- £13.96 per hour inc 12.07% holiday pay","publishDate":"2024-10-29T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7446b295-56c6-4bfb-ac36-c7cdf39d566a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"05989874-52df-41bd-96ca-4e1b6565351b","title":"Peripatetic Music Teacher","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation:</strong> London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Salary:</strong> Dependent on work type and experience - in the range of £22.95-£34.43 per hour<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Casual<br><strong>Working hours per week:</strong> Various<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>20/12/2024 <br> <br><strong>Reference:</strong>1089<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong><br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.<br> <br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.<br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.<br><br><strong>About the role:</strong><br> <br>Waltham Forest Music Service Peripatetic Instrumental/Vocal Tutor Waltham Forest Music Service (WFMS) is looking for enthusiastic and experienced instrumental/vocal tutors to work in schools and other settings delivering class, group and individual tuition. Class teaching experience is not compulsory but a willingness to develop in this area is required. We are looking to appoint someone who can be flexible in delivery and is keen to be involved in a variety of exciting music programmes within the borough. <br> <br>WFMS is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/PeripateticMusicTeacher.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </strong></a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> <br>Refer to Role Profile<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>Refer to Role Profile<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong><br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;<br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest;<br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;<br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check;<br> <br>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.<br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.<br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong><br> <br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.<br> <br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us.\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us.</a> <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Mary Mycroft, Head of Waltham Forest Music Service at mary.mycroft@walthamforest.gov.uk<br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 22.95 - 34.43 per hour","publishDate":"2024-10-29T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-20T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/45052f66-5516-466b-9042-72f67085da1b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b53af590-917c-4623-b868-9dd008c1bb72","title":"Early Years Nursery Worker x2 Early Birds Nursery","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Long Ashton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br>Early Birds Nursery is a Local Authority setting for children aged 6 months - 4 years old based on Birdwell Primary School site in Long Ashton. Early Birds has a Good Ofsted judgement and our dedicated team continually strive to seek innovative ways to further improve and develop practice. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our aspirational team.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong> <br> <br>We are seeking two inspirational, professional Early Years Nursery Worker to join our Early Birds Nursery who will understand and value the importance of providing outstanding learning and care in a fun, safe environment, giving all children a positive and successful start in life. You will need to be a strong team player who can also demonstrate initiative, nurture, and joy. You will be friendly, passionate, reflective, and committed to delivering an outstanding child centred approach to Early Years in keeping with our Early Birds ethos.<br><br><strong>We have two positions available, one for 37 hours per week and one for 32.5 hours per week. Both positions are fixed term for 12 months.</strong><br><br>In this role, you will, amongst other tasks:<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Assist with the planning of the curriculum and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage; providing safe, creative and inclusive opportunities for children to learn and progress; organising equipment, setting up and facilitating activities.</li> <li>Under the guidance of the Room Lead to act as a Keyworker to a group of children (Approx 12 children based on 1fte), liaising closely with parents/carers to ensure needs are met and progress is made.</li> <li>Take a lead on area of the nursery provision for example health and safety or an area of learning and development across the nursery - supporting provision, experiences and knowledge.</li> <li>Be responsible for making observations of children's learning and development and determining the most appropriate next steps.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.<br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for an individual who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years and Care</li> <li>English and Maths GSCE Grade C or above (or equivalent)</li> <li>Experience of working in an Early Years environment and providing outstanding care and provision</li> <li>Good communication skills, both written and verbal</li> <li>The ability to build relationships and work in partnership with children and families</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of both child protection/safeguarding and working inclusively with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.</li> </ul><br> <br> <strong>What We Offer</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul><br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our <strong> vision and values </strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Sarah Dymmock-Morgan, Nursery Manager,</strong> at <strong> Sarah.Dymmock-Morgan@n-somerset.gov.uk </strong>, or <strong>01275 888580.</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>To be confirmed.<br><br>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br><br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 4:- £25,584 - £27,269 per annum, pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-29T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/30f9e0ba-7a72-4d6a-a561-d49b6827dd1e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d6e9380f-c2ae-47c8-821b-d3117c91880e","title":"Senior Admissions Client Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>PO2 £39,951 to £42,840<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> Friday 15 November 2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1477<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>The mainstream School Admissions team sits within the borough's Access, Participation and Inclusion service. This is an exciting opportunity to join the School Admissions Commissioning team to assist on delivering school admission processes. As Senior Admissions Client Officer, you will oversee the school admissions business hub team in delivering all aspects of school admissions, including coordination for primary and secondary points of entry and in-year admissions.<br> <br>We are looking for someone who is committed to providing an effective service for the schools and families in Waltham Forest. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation and policies around school admissions is highly desirable, as is the ability to interpret these into practical delivery of services.<br> <br>You will need to have strong organisational skills, be highly motivated and have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work and lead effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Admissions%20Client%20Officer%20PO2.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>Assist in ensuring the LA meets its statutory duty to provide a school place for all children who apply.<br> <br>Ensure that the admissions service is effectively delivered to meet high customer service outcomes for both parents and schools <br> <br>Ensure that coordinated and in-year processes for admissions to primary and secondary schools are delivered in accordance to the Admissions Code and Pan London scheme<br><br>Ability to develop effective partnerships with key stakeholders and provide advice and support on admissions policies , legislation and procedures.<br> <br>The ability to collate, manipulate, analyse and present data through the expert use of information systems and the application of software packages, including spreadsheets, databases and presentation programmes.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>Experience of developing effective partnerships with key stakeholders.<br> <br>Detailed knowledge of the Admissions Code and experience of ensuring schools follow the Code.<br> <br>Experience of managing and monitoring schools' operations and admissions processes<br> <br>High-level working experience of Admissions software, such as Capita <br><br>Substantial Continuing Professional Development<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact <a href=\"mailto:Pauline.smith@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Pauline.smith@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO2 £39,951 to £42,840","publishDate":"2024-10-29T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-15T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5e1dfd5c-5ab9-4060-892a-0c3af1e2bcaf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"437648e1-09c9-4ff7-9533-a65320d74262","title":"SEND Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Children's & Families<br> <br><strong>Salary: </strong>PO239,951 to £42,840 depending on experience. <br> <br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>N/A<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time permanent <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 10/12/2024<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1347<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br> <br> We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>The London Borough of Waltham Forest's SEND Service is a 0-25 integrated service working with children and young people with an educational need and/or disability (SEND) who are eligible for an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).<br> <br>The service brings together key areas of service provision from education health and social care to proactively promote inclusion and improve the support available to children, young adults and their families. The SEND Service has a strong focus on improving outcomes to enable children and young adults to fulfil their potential for achieving their aspirations and improve choice and independence; education, training and employment; health and wellbeing; individual and family resilience; securing quality and timeliness of advice, support and intervention.<br> <br>We are seeking to recruit ten permanent SEND Case Officers to provide advice and support to parents and children with SEND; ensuring outcomes are being monitored, reviewed and developed as appropriate to the age of the child or young person. Our team is divided into early years, school age and PFA. A knowledge of post 16 education is essential for any candidate who wishes to make a preference for this role. We are also recruiting two SEND officers to cover our most vulnerable cohorts across school age and post 16. A knowledge and/or desire to work with our partners across a range of services and attend multiagency meetings is essential for these roles.<br> <br>We are committed to ongoing professional development and training and so would welcome candidates from an educational background, teachers, SENDCo and Heads, who have a desire to become SEND case officers. <br> <br>The SEND Case Officer will act as the named Officer for a family in relation to EHC assessment/review, carrying out the role of lead professional as required.<br> <br>Acting as a key link with schools, education support services and other providers to ensure delivery of quality service to children, parents, schools and other providers.<br> <br>To be responsible for the administration of the Education Health and Care assessment, planning and review of the special educational needs of children and to secure provision to meet their needs in line with Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND COP 2014/15.<br> <br>Candidates must have experience of writing Education Health and Care Plans for SEND children and young people and must be familiar with the statutory process for the development of Education, Health and Care Plans and should demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, responsive and be able to use their initiative and communicate effectively with children, young people parents and partners.<br> <br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/SEND_Case_Officer_JD_PS%201.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>To be responsible for the administration of the Education Health and Care assessment, planning and review of the special educational needs of children and to secure provision to meet their needs in line with Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND COP 2014/15.</li> <li>To deliver services thatenable stakeholder, service users and families/carers to engage with and make informed use of the service(s). To manage and progress a large and complex caseload. To provide specialist support for a complex work area. </li> <li>Organise and deliver services within a specialist area to meet established operational targets. Make operational decisions and prioritise work, taking account of children, young adults and their carer's needs. Plan, deliver and monitor the appropriate interventions. </li> <li>Provide specialist, expert advice, guidance and support to colleagues, service users and partner agencies. Manage, interpret and resolve escalated complex queries and issues within the specialist area. Proactively identify areas of potential concern. </li> </ul><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><ul> <li>Educated to degree standard or equivalent experience Relevant professional qualification is essential for the role. </li> <li>A working knowledge of case management systems would be desirable; however, training will be provided. </li> <li>Knowledge of key legislation and how it applies to the role of the SEND officer. </li> </ul><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check; </li> <li>Suitable driver's license is desirable. </li> </ul>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken and written English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br> <br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br> <br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br> <br> We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br> <br> <strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br> To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br> We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br> For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br> <br> C<strong>ontact Information:</strong> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Annette Watson-Morse] at <a href=\"mailto:Annette.watson-morse@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Annette.watson-morse@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 42,840.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-10-29T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e9951a6d-4cb2-4946-be3c-07e0fdc7b93c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bbd4251e-bcfb-48fe-b738-50fe808b7d7d","title":"Adult Tutor Essential Digital Skills","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square","locationType":2,"description":"<p>There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p><strong>IT Community Tutor to Delivery EDS (Essential Digital Skills).</strong></p>\n<p>Wirral Council Lifelong Learning Service is seeking to recruit a qualified community adult learning tutor to deliver Essential Digital Skills (EDS) courses. The role involves the devising, embedding and teaching of new essential digital skills modules across community groups. The post holder will lead in the development and implementation of a new Essential Digital Skills strategy for the organisation. The applicant must have extensive experience of working with learners of varying abilities and digital experiences drawn from a range of diverse community backgrounds.</p>\n<p>The post holder will also work closely with other adult education tutors in advising and supporting the delivery of online programmes and EDS units where appropriate. The role involves working independently and negotiating personal goals and targets whilst reporting to and working closely with appointed curriculum managers.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have significant evidence of continuing professional development in the sector and will hold a recognised teaching qualification eg PGCE, Cert Ed, PeTTLLS</p>\n<p><strong>This post is a 24-month Fixed Term Contract</strong></p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the role please contact <a href=\"mailto:fionabell@wirral.gov.uk\">fionabell@wirral.gov.uk</a> or <a href=\"mailto:kevinnorris@wirral.gov.uk\">kevinnorris@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,777-£33,024 pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-29T16:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b994e760-0d88-42f0-97ca-d8e9fa6874ac.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"80311f03-9ffe-4456-927f-0b00bd6c3cf1","title":"Teaching Assistant","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"Concordia Academy","location":"Concordia Academy","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Concordia Academy</strong></p>\n<p>Union Road</p>\n<p>Romford</p>\n<p>RM7 0HG</p>\n<p><strong>Tel: </strong>01708 932710</p>\n<p><strong>Email:</strong> <a>info@concordiaacademy.co.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Web: </strong><a href=\"http://www.concordiaacademy.co.uk/\">www.concordiaacademy.co.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Headteacher:</strong> Raheel Akhtar</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Teaching Assistant</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Hours: </strong>36 hours per week ( Mon-Fri), 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 5 days)</p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Outer London SCP 2-5 (FTE £25,854 - £27,030)</p>\n<p><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Start Date: </strong>December 2024 (subject to safer recruitment checks being complete)</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Concordia Academy . You need to be committed to providing children with exceptional learning opportunities in a fun and caring environment, committed to teamwork, have a can-do attitude with a good sense of humor and be prepared to go that extra mile. </p>\n<p>Providing class support, you should be experienced in working with children and adapting and extending learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Working with the class teacher, you will be responsible for providing excellent learning opportunities for all which may require structured small group or 1:1 activities to ensure the curriculum is accessed by all. You should have experience of delivering whole class learning and an ability to bring learning to life so that children have practical hands on learning experiences that foster a real love of learning. </p>\n<p><strong>We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and passion for providing the best outcome for all pupils, who:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>is highly motivated </li>\n<li>has consistently high expectations </li>\n<li>nurtures a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning in all pupils </li>\n<li>is committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all </li>\n<li>is a committed member of our school team </li>\n<li>has high levels of organisation, proactivity and positivity </li>\n<li>has a passion for driving up standards and improving outcomes for all pupils </li>\n<li>able to demonstrate good behaviour management </li>\n</ul>\n<p>For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?</strong> </p>\n<p>Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Excellence & Development</strong>: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive & Collaborative:</strong> Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Well-being Focus</strong>: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Diversity & Inclusion</strong>: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Innovation & Impact</strong>: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong>: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations. </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:</li>\n<li>Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills. </li>\n<li>Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust. </li>\n<li>Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks. </li>\n<li>Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits! </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please note we no longer accept application forms, applicants will need to apply for the role via My New Term using this link: <a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmynewterm.com%2Fjobs%2F142885%2FEDV-2024-CA-55502&data=05%7C02%7CStacey.Andrews%40havering.gov.uk%7C8d64a40c801d45cd994b08dcf82853e3%7C353669e1971846f89bed95afc8776c8a%7C0%7C0%7C638658099393886145%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=A3nGgxI92eTyhwImqgnNaxGh81%2BglefbnE%2FhRkCM2ec%3D&reserved=0\">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142885/EDV-2024-CA-55502</a></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 8:00am, 15th Nov 2024</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><em>Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection </em></strong></p>\n<p>At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils. </p>\n<p>We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. </p>\n<p><em>For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click </em><a href=\"https://www.reach2.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Safer-Recruitment-and-Selection-Policy-2023-2024-PUBLISHED.pdf\"><em>here</em></a><em> for our Safer Recruitment Policy.</em> </p>\n<p>All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. </p>\n<p>The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our <a href=\"https://reach2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Privacy-Notice-Job-Applications.pdf\">Privacy Notice for Job Applications</a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 1/2, points 2-5","publishDate":"2024-10-29T15:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-15T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1deb45bc-d491-42c1-ade2-a003b9d6a253.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"48f8b4a1-1b3d-4dda-9fca-14470e01390f","title":"SEN Learning Support Assistant","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"Concordia Academy","location":"Concordia Academy","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Concordia Academy</strong></p>\n<p>Union Road</p>\n<p>Romford</p>\n<p>RM7 0HG</p>\n<p><strong>Tel: </strong>01708 932710</p>\n<p><strong>Email:</strong> <a>info@concordiaacademy.co.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Web: </strong><a href=\"http://www.concordiaacademy.co.uk/\">www.concordiaacademy.co.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Headteacher:</strong> Raheel Akhtar</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>SEN Learning Support Assistant</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Hours: </strong>32.5 hours per weeks, term time only plus 5 INSET days</p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Outer London SCP 2-5 (FTE £25,854 - £27,030)</p>\n<p><strong>Contract: </strong>Fixed term until 31st August 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Start Date: </strong>As soon as possible (pending safer recruitment checks)</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Concordia Academy are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who has experience of working with children with specific needs to join our team on a part time, fixed term basis until 31st August 2025.</p>\n<p>Concordia Academy wish to appoint a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant .The Learning Support Assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s). We are particularly interested in speaking to individuals who have a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism.</p>\n<p>SEN Learning Support Assistants are an important valued member of the teaching team. As well as working directly with the children’s teacher, the LSA is encouraged to use his/her own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for the children. </p>\n<p><strong> In particular, successful applicants should have: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least one years experience of working with SEN children in the primary age range </li>\n<li>Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment </li>\n<li>An understanding of children with SEN needs </li>\n<li>Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare </li>\n<li>Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable) </li>\n<li>Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures </li>\n<li>Have a sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special educational needs </li>\n<li>Motivated to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>You should: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be calm, patient and have good listening skills </li>\n<li>Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff </li>\n<li>Be reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality</li>\n<li>The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities </li>\n<li>The ability to use initiative </li>\n<li>Be willing to undertake direction and guidance </li>\n<li>Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies </li>\n<li>Be able to work as part of a team</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>Why work with us </strong></p>\n<p>There are over 60 schools within the Trust which means we can offer opportunities including: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaboration across other REAch2 schools, both locally and nationally.</li>\n<li>Specialist curriculum support and training from our Trust experts - providing a flightpath for professional development</li>\n<li>A support package for staff wellbeing </li>\n</ul>\n<p>You’ll be working for a Trust with big ambitions for all our schools to be 'great'. We want to be national leaders in sustainability; to transform our teaching and learning through digital transformation and to ensure social justice is at the heart of what we do.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please note we no longer accept application forms, applicants will need to apply for the role via My New Term using this link: </strong><a href=\"https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmynewterm.com%2Fjobs%2F142885%2FEDV-2024-CA-72252&data=05%7C02%7CStacey.Andrews%40havering.gov.uk%7C02516b38c51d41d0c25d08dcf81fea6c%7C353669e1971846f89bed95afc8776c8a%7C0%7C0%7C638658063209055692%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gGHU2rD6HAU%2FL1lG0TZ3iFVs3QnSXt49ACgurAdxe%2Bc%3D&reserved=0\">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142885/EDV-2024-CA-72252</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Midday, 11th Nov 2024</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><em>Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection </em></strong></p>\n<p><span>At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils. </span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.</span><span> </span></p>\n<p><em><span>For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click </span></em><a href=\"https://www.reach2.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Safer-Recruitment-and-Selection-Policy-2023-2024-PUBLISHED.pdf\"><em><span>here</span></em></a><em><span> for our Safer Recruitment Policy.</span></em><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. </span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our </span><a href=\"https://reach2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Privacy-Notice-Job-Applications.pdf\"><span>Privacy Notice for Job Applications</span></a><span>.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 1/2, points 2-5","publishDate":"2024-10-29T15:36:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7b7a3703-0b98-4743-8ad8-e077f91b8255.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"39990962-b2e6-4cc3-9ccb-b6d655078a15","title":"Mid Day Assistant","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"Wirral School","location":"The Oldershaw School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Band B</p>\n<p>Part Time</p>\n<p>7.50 Working Hours – 38 Weeks per Year</p>\n<p>Required from 01 December 2024</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Due to expansion, our over-subscribed School is looking to appoint additional Mid-day Assistants, whose primary function will be to ensure the safety and welfare of our students during the lunch break. They will supervise the students in the dining hall, corridors and on the school yard, reinforcing acceptable behaviours when in line for dinner and also when in non- structured situations e.g. when moving around and exiting school to ensure that this is done in an orderly manner.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For further details, please go to the school’s website www.oldershaw.wirral.sch.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Your application form and covering letter supporting your application should be submitted to HR@oldershaw.wirral.sch.uk. However, should you wish to have an informal chat prior to applying, please contact our HR team on 0151 638 2800.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note applicants must provide evidence of the right to work in the UK We do not currently offer sponsorship certificates for this role, it is to be filled by the UK resident labour market.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date quoted.</p>\n<p>Previous applicants need not apply. 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