Nursery – Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery & Pre-School Hourly rate– £13.94 Location – Colchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Colchester nursery. Bright Horizons Colchester accommodates up to 108 children in a beautifully purpose-built setting, featuring spacious rooms and garden areas ideal for outdoor teaching and learning. The nursery boasts excellent public transport links. Our Benefits £13.94 hourly Childcare discount of 40% for first child* Enhanced parental leave Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery & Preschool, 1B Whitmore Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 6BT Salary – Starting from £31,500 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Hours - Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday Location – Colchester, CO4 6BT Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Colchester Nursery. Our Benefits Starting from £31,500 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages,...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery & Pre-School Salary –  From £29,000 per annum Contract - Full Time | 40 hrs | Mon-Fri Location – Colchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Colchester Nursery which accommodates up to 108 children in a beautifully purpose-built setting, featuring spacious rooms and garden areas ideal for outdoor teaching and learning. The nursery boasts excellent public transport links. Our Benefits From £29,000 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension...

Learning Support Assistant - Primary Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: 23,742 - 24,917 per annum (actual salary) Hours: 34 hours per week Contract: Fixed-term initially, with potential for extension/permanent employment Start Date: September 2026 Empowering Learning are recruiting on behalf of an established education trust for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support primary pupils at a specialist education provision in Colchester. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, resilient and caring individual who is passionate about supporting primary-aged children with SEND, trauma and additional needs . You will work closely with teachers, the SENCo and senior leadership team to provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop the academic, social and life skills they need to succeed. The Role As a Primary Learning Support Assistant , you will: Provide one-to-one and small-group...

Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer Salary: £29,943 £36,738 per annum Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Colchester Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse Do you want to play a leading role in shaping services that change lives and strengthen communities Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is looking for a Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer to help drive our commitment to delivering high-quality, victim-centred support across Colchester. This is an exciting opportunity to influence change and make a lasting difference to the lives of people affected by domestic abuse. You will be at the forefront of improving services and ensuring victims and survivors receive the support they need. About the Role As our Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer, you will: Act as a specialist lead on domestic abuse across CBH, providing expertise and advice. Review policies, procedures, and...

Pastoral Lead Full Time Permanent Salary: Scale 6, Points 14 to 18 ( 25,325 to 27,037 per annum) Location: Colchester We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced and motivated Pastoral Lead to join a specialist educational provision supporting children and young people with additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate pastoral professional to play a key role in improving outcomes for pupils by promoting positive behaviour, strengthening attendance and supporting emotional wellbeing. About the Role The Pastoral Lead will act as a visible and trusted presence within the school community, supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with pupils, families, school staff and external agencies to coordinate targeted interventions, improve engagement and maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, resilient and highly...

Apprentice Centre Administrator Hours: Full-Time, Apprenticeship Location: Colchester Salary: Apprenticeship Wage, £8.00 ph Are you looking for a new role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Centre Administrator to join their dedicated team of managers and teaching staff with all administrative tasks. As a Centre Administrator you will provide a first class front line customer service for clients, learners and staff, in a manner conducive to the professional image of the company. You will be required to work with the centre manager to support the centre with file audits, keeping the e-compliance system updated and accurate, whilst liaising with external partners, parents, carers and learners. Key Responsibilities: Meet & greet visitors in a friendly and professional manner. Answer all incoming telephone calls in a professional manner, direct calls to the correct destination, take messages when appropriate...

What you'll be doing: Leading a team overnight to deliver all replenishment activities across the store whilst getting stuck in yourself to prioritise deliveries, organise the warehouse and replenish shelves. Often, you get to run a full store operation on your own overnight being responsible for the full shift and the safety and wellbeing of colleagues in store Making sure that standards are brilliant come morning so we're ready to serve our customers People management is a big part of the role, managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate. Our nightshift managers work full-time hours over 4 nights, as well as receiving a £4,500 premium on top of your base salary (Our nightshifts typically run from 22:00 until 08:00). What makes a great nightshift manager: Someone who is comfortable with nightshift working and is adaptable to the physical and mental impact of these shift patterns and...

Outreach, Engagement & Intervention Worker (Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Colchester (covering Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester & Tendring) Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (39 working weeks) Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2028 Salary: Scale 7, Points 19-24 ( 27,486 - 30,359 pro rata, Pay Award Pending April 2026) We are recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking Academy Trust for an enthusiastic and compassionate Outreach, Engagement & Intervention Worker to join an exciting multi-hub Outreach Project supporting secondary schools across Mid and North East Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who believes every young person deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face. You'll work alongside schools, families and partner agencies to promote inclusion, improve engagement in education and help reduce the risk of permanent exclusion. The position will begin on a 12-week temporary...

Learning Support Assistant - Specialist Secondary Provision We are currently recruiting for passionate and resilient Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist secondary setting supporting young people who may face barriers to mainstream education due to social, emotional, or additional learning needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are committed to helping students regain confidence, develop independence, and achieve positive educational outcomes within a nurturing and structured environment. The successful candidates will work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals to provide both academic and pastoral support, helping learners to build resilience, improve engagement, and develop essential life and social skills. Main Responsibilities Develop positive and consistent working relationships with students, providing encouragement, structure, and emotional support Assist in delivering tailored learning and intervention activities...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to help you succeed in the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part...

Production Planner Outskirts of Colchester £27,000 - £35,000 Permanent Ready to take your planning skills to the next level Polkadotfrog are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic Essex-based business as they look to welcome an experienced Production Planner to their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys keeping things moving and has a keen eye for detail. Youll play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently and to schedule. What will you be doing As Production Planner, youll take ownership of the planning and coordination of production, making sure the right materials, equipment and work orders are in place at the right time. Your key responsibilities will include: Planning, scheduling and coordinating the production of a wide range of products Evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is ready for production Creating, distributing and booking in Works Orders...

Enabling Support Worker Location: Treetops, Colchester Salary : £12.80 per hour Hours Per Week: 40 Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Treetops we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children's care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and...

Key Account Manager (covering the Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Royston, Sudbury, Colchester area) This role is offered on a hybrid basis, which involves a combination of working field-based, visiting customer sites/our offices, and also remotely. Here at RS, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Key Account Manager to join our successful, innovative sales team. We are a company that takes great pride in the investment we make in our people, providing them with every chance to become a success. You will not stand-still in this role, and we will provide you with the training, support, and the opportunities for progression that you need to take your career further. This is your chance to be a part of an open, diverse, and truly world-class sales team! Here is more about what you will be doing Spending a part of your time 'on the road', you will be the key point of contact for our customers covering Suffolk and surrounding...

Sureserve Sureserve mission is to be the trusted partner of choice to the social housing and related public sector in delivering essential and affordable heating, energy savings, and compliance solutions. We are playing a key and progressive role in decarbonisation, always delivering for customers, employees, residents and the environment with safety, integrity and respect at the forefront of everything we do. We provide trusted high-quality solutions that focus on energy efficiency, warm, safe, and compliant homes, and an improved quality of life for residents. With a Nationwide reach, regional and local relationships and expertise, and commitment to excellent client service we are set up to be a trusted partner for now and the future. Sureserve Compliance Central We are a national company offering market leading heating & hot water solutions from a network of regional offices across the East of England and the Midlands, strategically positioned to ensure comprehensive...

LEVEL 3 NURSERY PRACTITIONER COLCHESTER Full Time Monday Friday Flexible Hours Between 8:00am 18:00pm TeacherActive are working with some amazing nurseries across Colchester, and we are looking to bring passionate and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioners into their teams. If you are an experienced Early Years professional looking for a new opportunity where you can develop your skills, progress your career and work within a supportive nursery environment, we would love to hear from you. THE ROLE As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in providing high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children. You will be responsible for: • Providing a high standard of care and support to children aged 0 5 • Supporting children s learning and development in line with the EYFS • Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities • Completing observations and contributing to children s learning journeys • Building positive...

Enabling Support Worker Location: Treetops, Colchester Salary : £12.80 per hour Hours Per Week: 40 Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Treetops we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and...

Commissioning Home Manager NMC Registered Location: Outskirts of Colchester, Essex Salary: £70,000 per annum Lead. Inspire. Build. Make a Difference. Are you an experienced NMC Registered Home Manager looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely shape a service, develop a high-performing team and make a lasting difference to the lives of the people you support? We are looking for an ambitious, compassionate and commercially astute Commissioning Home Manager to lead a specialist residential nursing service on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead in an established specialist service supporting adults living with acquired brain injuries (ABI), traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and complex neurological conditions . With a strong focus on quality, clinical excellence and person-centred outcomes, this role offers the autonomy and influence to help shape the next chapter of the service while creating an environment where...