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SENDIASS Support Worker Salary: £23,857.60 pro rata, £26,936 FTE Contract: Part Time, 12-month fixed-term contract, maternity cover Hours: 31 hours per week, working pattern will be negotiated with your line manager Base Location: Home-based, with expected travel to regular meetings within Richmond and Kingston Benefits • 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, • Bank Holidays, • Company Pension, • Life Assurance x2, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Medical Cash Plan, • Pro rata benefits About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's services providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as leaving care services, education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. PCS SENDIASS SENDIASS services are part of the children's services branch of Polaris. PCS SENDIASS provides timely, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). The aim of PCS SENDIASS is to ensure that children and young people with SEND and their families are empowered to play an active and informed role in their education. Requirements We are looking for a SENDIASS Support Worker to join our friendly team based in Richmond and Kingston on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful applicant will have a track record or personal experience in special educational needs, disabilities, education, health or social care. They will provide customers with confidential, impartial, one-to-one support on issues relating to SEND. They must be professional, approachable and outcome-focused. You will also require the following: • Have a qualification in SEND law or be willing to work towards achieving IPSEA SEN Law Training at Level 1, 2 and 3 within the first year of employment, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong knowledge of the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames, including an understanding of local communities, services, schools and support networks, • Personal or professional experience in a leadership position, a calm but assertive manner and an aptitude for managing complex conversations with a range of stakeholders, • Confident working with Outlook, Microsoft packages and databases Responsibilities • Provide individual support to a caseload of children and young people with SEND and/or their parents, • Support customers with common topics including EHCP applications, SEND tribunals, attendance issues, social care provision, exclusions and SEN support, • Provide support including explaining documents, co-writing applications, attending meetings or mediation with the customer, monitoring deadlines on the customer's behalf, and supporting or representing the customer at any stage of the SENDIST appeal process, • Help customers to have clear expectations of your role by using 'What to Expect' eligibility criteria and outcomes documents to agree the purpose and boundaries of the support you provide, • Explain and refer to relevant SEND legislation and policy when providing advice or support, for example the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2014, Equality Act 2010, Care Act 2014, SEND Regulations 2014 and SEN Support Guidance, • Spend time understanding the barriers customers face, identifying and advocating for things that will enable them to engage with SEND services, such as translation services, accessible forms, specific communication provision and emotional support, • Signpost to, and engage these services as required, • Proactively support children, young people and/or their parents to self-advocate as much as possible, • Coach and encourage customers to take control and complete some tasks themselves, even where you think you may be able to do so faster or better, • Work at least one advice shift per week, answering phone calls and emails to the Polaris SENDIASS helplines, • Listen generously to parents, carers and young people who contact the helpline, providing information and advice that enables callers to self-advocate, • Make an accurate record of your advice and support, • Continuously maintain database records, including duration of contact with cases, individual case details and documents relating to casework, • Cultivate professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, including Local Authority SEN teams, to achieve swift and positive outcomes for children and young people, • Contribute to the development of content and resources for the SENDIASS website and social media Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:Special Education Specialist, Location:Teddington, ENG-TW11 8ST

Location: Kingston upon Thames, SurreySalary: £60,000 £80,000 inclusive of bonusesContract: Full-Time, PermanentExperienced Deputy Manager stepping up: £40,000 £45,000 initially, increasing to £60,000 upon registration.Lead the Launch of a Brand-New Children's Home£60,000 £80,000 package inclusive of bonuses for an experienced professional£40,000 £45,000 initially for an experienced Deputy Manager stepping upSalary increasing to £60,000 upon successful registration for a Deputy Manager stepping upOpportunity to lead a brand-new LD children's home from the ground upExperienced Directors team with strong sector knowledgeGenuine influence over the culture, care and development of the serviceClear long-term career progression as the organisation growsImmediate hiring process the organisation is ready to appoint nowAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to join a new children's residential provider opening a specialist home for children and young people with Learning Disabilities in Kingston upon Thames.The home is being launched by an experienced Directors team with strong knowledge of the children's care sector and a clear commitment to creating an exceptional environment for the children and staff who will become part of the service.The property secured is expected to operate as a 3-bed home, providing the successful candidate with a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a new service and shape its culture, standards and approach from the outset.The RoleAs Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the home through its registration and into operation, taking responsibility for establishing a high-quality, compliant and nurturing service.You will:Lead the development and launch of the new children's homeWork alongside the Directors and wider leadership team through the registration processEstablish a positive culture focused on excellent outcomes for childrenRecruit, lead and develop an exceptional staff teamEnsure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant legislationDevelop and maintain high standards of safeguarding, care planning and quality assuranceCreate a nurturing environment that meets the individual needs of children with Learning DisabilitiesBuild strong relationships with families, local authorities and external professionalsDrive continuous improvement across the homeThe organisation believes in being rigorous where compliance and legislation demand it, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt and make decisions that deliver the best possible care for children and create a positive environment for staff.About YouThe ideal candidate will be an experienced Registered Manager with a strong background in Learning Disability services and the ability to lead a new home through registration and into successful operation.The organisation is also open to considering:Experienced Operational or Regional Managers looking to step back into a Registered Manager role as part of a longer-term career moveExperienced Deputy Managers who are ready to take their first step into Registered ManagementIdeally, you'll have:Previous experience within children's residential careStrong experience working with children and young people with Learning DisabilitiesRegistered Manager experience, or the experience and capability to step into the roleLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (desirable)Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements and children's residential regulationsA genuine passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for childrenThe leadership skills to build and develop a strong teamA proactive and flexible approach to service developmentA reasonable commute to Kingston upon Thames, SurreyA Clear Pathway for ProgressionThis is more than an opportunity to simply manage one home.The Directors have an ambitious vision to develop a portfolio of up to four homes, with approximately 10 beds, across the region. The successful candidate will have a clear opportunity to grow alongside the organisation, with the potential to progress from Registered Manager to a dual Registered Manager role before ultimately developing into an Operations Director position as the wider service expands.At RJS Resourcing, we partner with values-driven children's home providers across the UK and work on a continuous stream of exciting opportunities within residential childcare. If this role isn't quite the right fit, we'd still love to hear from you to discuss our wider portfolio of Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Responsible Individual, Senior and Residential Support Worker vacancies.IND4PTPBN1_UKTJ

SENDIASS Support WorkerSalary: £23,857.60 pro rata, £26,936 FTEContract: Part Time, 12-month fixed-term contract, maternity coverHours: 31 hours per week, working pattern will be negotiated with your line managerBase Location: Home-based, with expected travel to regular meetings within Richmond and KingstonBenefits30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of serviceBank HolidaysCompany PensionLife Assurance x2Employee Discount SchemeMedical Cash PlanPro rata benefitsAbout UsWe are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's services providers.Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as leaving care services, education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures.PCS SENDIASSSENDIASS services are part of the children's services branch of Polaris. PCS SENDIASS provides timely, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).The aim of PCS SENDIASS is to ensure that children and young people with SEND and their families are empowered to play an active and informed role in their education.RequirementsWe are looking for a SENDIASS Support Worker to join our friendly team based in Richmond and Kingston on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful applicant will have a track record or personal experience in special educational needs, disabilities, education, health or social care. They will provide customers with confidential, impartial, one-to-one support on issues relating to SEND. They must be professional, approachable and outcome-focused.You will also require the following:Have a qualification in SEND law or be willing to work towards achieving IPSEA SEN Law Training at Level 1, 2 and 3 within the first year of employmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong knowledge of the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames, including an understanding of local communities, services, schools and support networksPersonal or professional experience in a leadership position, a calm but assertive manner and an aptitude for managing complex conversations with a range of stakeholdersConfident working with Outlook, Microsoft packages and databasesResponsibilitiesProvide individual support to a caseload of children and young people with SEND and/or their parentsSupport customers with common topics including EHCP applications, SEND tribunals, attendance issues, social care provision, exclusions and SEN supportProvide support including explaining documents, co-writing applications, attending meetings or mediation with the customer, monitoring deadlines on the customer's behalf, and supporting or representing the customer at any stage of the SENDIST appeal processHelp customers to have clear expectations of your role by using 'What to Expect' eligibility criteria and outcomes documents to agree the purpose and boundaries of the support you provideExplain and refer to relevant SEND legislation and policy when providing advice or support, for example the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2014, Equality Act 2010, Care Act 2014, SEND Regulations 2014 and SEN Support GuidanceSpend time understanding the barriers customers face, identifying and advocating for things that will enable them to engage with SEND services, such as translation services, accessible forms, specific communication provision and emotional supportSignpost to, and engage these services as requiredProactively support children, young people and/or their parents to self-advocate as much as possibleCoach and encourage customers to take control and complete some tasks themselves, even where you think you may be able to do so faster or betterWork at least one advice shift per week, answering phone calls and emails to the Polaris SENDIASS helplinesListen generously to parents, carers and young people who contact the helpline, providing information and advice that enables callers to self-advocateMake an accurate record of your advice and supportContinuously maintain database records, including duration of contact with cases, individual case details and documents relating to caseworkCultivate professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, including Local Authority SEN teams, to achieve swift and positive outcomes for children and young peopleContribute to the development of content and resources for the SENDIASS website and social mediaPolaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services.Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.TPBN1_UKTJ

Teaching Assistant London borough of Twickenham Full-time Long-term £90 - £100/Day Reeson Education are looking for a primary teaching assistant to start asap. This may be during breakfast and after school clubs as well as during PE lessons and break As a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be working alongside a team of support staff in class, and you will be working on a 1-1 basis with students who demonstrate challenging behaviour. You may also be required to assist teachers going off site to deliver Outdoor Education such as Rock Climbing, Paddle Boarding, sailing etc… as well as play time duties and engaging with children who potentially struggle with confidence and self - esteem It is desirable if you: Have previous experience working with children and / or adults with learning difficulties including ADHD, SEMH and ASC Have experience in Sports / Physical Education / Outdoor Education Youth / Community work experience SEN experience Residential support/care worker Sports coaching Prior mentoring roles Teaching / Learning Support Assistance Have the ability to engage pupils in their learning and support them in their social, emotional and personal wellbeing Requirements: To be considered for the role of Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant you will: Be able to work and support the needs of emotional, social, and mental health of ...

Senior Sheet Metal Worker / Team Leader?? Southall, West London?? £45,000–£50,000 + Benefits | Permanent | Full-Time I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Southall, who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Sheet Metal Worker / Team Leader to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled sheet metal professional with strong fabrication experience and natural leadership ability to take the next step in their career. You'll play a key role in overseeing daily workshop operations while remaining hands-on, ensuring high-quality standards and supporting the development of the team.The Role: As the Senior Sheet Metal Worker / Team Leader, you'll be responsible for producing precision sheet metal components while leading by example on the shop floor. You'll work from engineering drawings, operate a range of sheet metal machinery, maintain quality standards, and help ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.Key Responsibilities: • Set up and operate EuroMac punching machines, Pierceall machines, guillotines, and press brake bending machines., • Manufacture high-quality sheet metal boxes, panels, and fabricated components to customer specifications., • Read and interpret engineering drawings, working accurately to tight tolerances., • Ca...

SEN Support Mentor Type: Temp to Permanent Job and Long Term Assignments The Role: An SEN support mentor will work alongside teaching assistants, class teachers, leadership and external support staff in creating a safe, structured, interactive and fun learning environment. The role will be working with children who have a range of learning needs, such as Autism, Asperger's, Down Syndrome and other learning disabilities, along with supporting their social development, behavioural needs and at times, medical/physical requirements. The ideal candidate will be… Pro-Active: Be passionate and committed to creating a fun, interactive and creative learning environment, be willing to get involved in the learners' classes and play sessions. Confident: Be comfortable supporting a range of different needs across multiple age groups, and able to adapt your care and support style depending on the class you are working with. Passionate: Someone who has the children's care and education at the forefront of everything they do, whether that is creating new ideas for the sensory session or sitting 1:1 with a learner to focus on communication development. Resilient: SEN based roles can be tough at times, a support mentor will be someone who helps other staff during those busy times and helps calm the situation when children get upset or go into crisis!This role is ideal for anyone with previous school, care, support worker or le...

As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support and interventions to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis within a. In addition, the service offers a range of wellbeing-focused activities, including peer support sessions, creative grou

Recovery Worker - Peer Support Lead - HMP Wormwood Scrubs Location: Shepherd's Bush Salary: £27,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role We are looking for a passionate and committed Recovery Worker - Peer Supporter Lead to join the Substance Misuse Service at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. The service provides recovery-focused, trauma-informed psychosocial interventions within an integrated healthcare model, supporting men aged 18 and over with drug and/or alcohol-related needs. Working alongside healthcare and prison partners, the team delivers support across key areas including early days in custody, planned care, resettlement and release. As the Recovery Worker -Peer Supporter Lead, you will play a key role in developing and embedding peer-led support within the prison. You will recruit, train and supervise service users as Peer Supporters and Mentors, enabling them to provide encouragement, guidance and recovery-focused support to others. You will work collaboratively with prison teams, healthcare providers and service users to strengthen recovery pathways, promote engagement and support individuals to take greater responsibility for their health and wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about recovery, lived experience and empowering others to make positive change. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - • Flexible working Support for Families - We support our employees through every stage of family life by offering enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees who have completed 26 weeks' continuous service, alongside family-friendly policies and a supportive, inclusive workplace. Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) * Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.