Special Needs Teaching Assistant Full Time 5 Days Per Week Temp to Perm Opportunity £100 to £130 per day depending upon experience! Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist school supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, severe and profound learning difficulties, and complex needs. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday , with the opportunity to move onto a permanent contract after a successful 12-week temporary period . About the School The school is recognised for its nurturing, inclusive, and pupil-centred approach. Leaders and staff are committed to ensuring every child is empowered to achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. The school's ethos centres around developing...

Are you an experienced Health, Safety, and Wellbeing professional looking to make your mark on a major new build and fit-out project? We are partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future. They are seeking an exceptional Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Advisor to drive their Zero Harm Journey Plan on a large defense project near Reading. This is initially a contract role running until 31/12/2026, but it serves as a fantastic Temp-to-Perm opportunity for the right individual. The Details: Role Title: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Location: Aldermaston, Reading Rate: £55 per hour (£467.50 per day) Inside IR35, Umbrella Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8.5-hour working day) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: BPSS clearance is required (the client will put you through this, which takes about 1 week, though holding it already...

e:Vision and Systems Developer Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with up to two days per week working from home Salary range £40,000 to £50,000 pa plus benefits We're looking for a proactive and solutions-focused developer to join our Development and Enterprise Systems team, working across a diverse portfolio of applications that support both staff and students across the University. You'll work on a wide range of Tribal applications and third-party software solutions, playing a key part in delivering systems that underpin the University's day-to-day operations. You'll be involved throughout the full development lifecycle, from gathering and analysing requirements through to design, development, testing, deployment, and release management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, while working on projects that have a...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: Cedar Park Day Nursery Twyford RG10 9PP. Contract: Permanent 37.5-40 hours/week 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 Salary: £27,040-£33,737.60 per annum (pro-rata) £13.00-£16.22 per hour. We've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ' careers, not jobs' , supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you...

Senior Pensions Administrator Isio's Pensions Administration business continues to thrive, growing year on year. To support our ambitious growth plans we are looking for technically competent and member focused Senior Pension Administrators. We currently have positions which can be based in our Croydon, Birmingham, Manchester, Reading, Belfast, Glasgow or Edinburgh city centre offices with a hybrid workstyle. What does the role entail? You will be responsible for delivering great service to a portfolio of Defined Benefit pension scheme clients and their members. This will include: Understanding and ensuring scheme activities are processed in line with the scheme rules, taking responsibility for all work to ensure delivery is of a high standard and is in accordance with client Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Performing complex pensions calculations, entering pensions data and answering enquiries to the required standard using both automated and non-automated...

Experienced Pensions Administrator Isio's Pensions Administration business continues to thrive, growing year on year. To support our ambitious growth plans we are looking for experienced and member focused Pension Administrators. We currently have new vacancies which can be based in our Birmingham, Manchester and Reading city centre offices with a hybrid workstyle. What does the role entail? You will be responsible for delivering great service to a portfolio of Defined Benefit pension scheme clients and their members. This will include: Understanding and ensuring scheme activities are processed in line with the scheme rules, taking responsibility for all work to ensure delivery is of a high standard and is in accordance with client Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Providing excellent service to our pension scheme members, through accurate, timely and empathetic contact, via phone, email and web contact. Using a variety of tools and systems to record actions and...

Tech Lead, 12 month FTC,  Hybrid/Reading,  We help organisations navigate the future of technology, combining human expertise, emerging tech and AI to deliver better outcomes, faster. Since 2014, we’ve worked side-by-side with clients to solve complex challenges, build high-performing teams, and create lasting capability.  About you: You care deeply about producing high-quality work that delivers real value You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems collaboratively You bring strong expertise in your craft, alongside a willingness to keep learning You communicate clearly and build trust quickly with clients and teammates You’re pragmatic, adaptable and outcome-focused You value low-ego collaboration and enjoy working as part of multidisciplinary teams What you’ll bring to the table:  Lead the technical element of a way of working and process audit across technology teams Work closely with product squads, including Mobile,...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Senior Electronics Engineer Reading - Hybrid Working Thales OME designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, and we’re seeking talented engineers who can apply their knowledge and skills in an electronics role. We have over 100 years’ experience in design and manufacture of state-of-the-art Periscopes and Optronics and have led Optronics innovation on a global scale, by combining world-leading expertise from across the Thales group....

Data Scientist - Transport Modelling - Various UK Locations Why Join Jacobs? We're excited to offer a new opportunity within our growing Transport team, where data, technology and innovation are helping shape the future of transport in the UK and around the world. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile, data-driven projects while developing your expertise alongside some of the industry's leading transport modellers, data scientists and technical specialists. We're seeking an experienced Transport Data Scientist to join our growing data and analytics capability, working on challenging, high-profile transport projects across the UK and internationally. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping innovative, data-driven solutions while enjoying significant autonomy, technical growth and career development. You'll work closely with senior technical leaders, including our Global Principals for Big Data and Strategic Modelling, as well as experts from across our...

Electrician (University Campus) Reading £35,000 - £45,000 + Progression + £4500 on-call bonus + 41 days Holiday + Overtime to increase Earnings + Days based (36 hours) + Upskill (Access to all relevant electrical qualifications) Are you a Maintenance Electrician or similar looking to work a days-based role within a beautiful University campus offering great work-life balance with up to 51 days holiday, unlimited opportunities to gain additional Electrical qualifications and lots of ways to increase earnings through over-time and on-call? Exciting opportunity for a Level-3 qualified Electrician looking to work within a setting known for its beauty and diversity, where you will provide a range of electrical maintenance on a range of buildings and occupied settings. The person: Holds a Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation or Maintenance. Demonstrates comprehensive experience in electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance adherence. Possesses...

Project Manager - Midlands/ London area At Jacobs, Project Management isn't just about delivering projects-it's about creating solutions that transform communities and improve lives. Our Project Management team sits at the heart of some of the most ambitious infrastructure programs in the UK and globally. From sustainable water systems to cutting-edge energy projects and major transportation networks, we're driving innovation and setting new standards for excellence. Join our team as a Senior Project Manager in our Program and Advisory business unit and play a pivotal role in delivering complex, high-profile projects that shape critical infrastructure across water, energy, transportation, and major development sectors. This is an opportunity to make a real impact-leading multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client relationships, and driving innovation in project delivery. As a new member of our team, you will bring: Leadership and Influence: Your ability to lead and...

Senior Manager - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Some projects define careers. This is your opportunity to help deliver the environmental strategies behind some of the UK's most ambitious developments, advising clients on projects that are vital to the country's energy security, water resilience, transport connectivity and net zero ambitions. As a Senior Manager, you'll be a trusted voice in the room from day one. You'll guide clients through complex environmental challenges, steer consenting strategies, and bring together specialists from across multiple disciplines to achieve successful outcomes. Whether supporting major energy networks, new water infrastructure, rail enhancements or transformative development projects, your expertise will help unlock projects that matter. What's In It For You If you're looking for a role with greater influence, bigger projects and genuine career freedom, you'll find it here. At Jacobs, you'll have the platform to grow...

This is a relationship-focused role based in Reading, covering the Thames Valley area. There's already strong local appetite to support Smart Works, this role is about spotting the opportunities and building those relationships into real partnerships, wherever your prior experience comes from. Our partnerships with external organisations provide vital funding, awareness, and pro bono support to enable us to achieve our mission. Smart Works Reading are looking for an ambitious Corporate Fundraising Lead to develop new corporate partnerships and generate sustainable income to support our mission. The Corporate Fundraising Lead will work in in close collaboration with Smart Works Group Partnerships Team, the Smart Works Reading Service Delivery Manager and Reading Board of Trustees. They will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate income generation for the charity, with a clear focus on meeting agreed income targets through the generation of unrestricted...

The Body Shop When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good - that's us. Over 40 years later, we're proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We're the original ethical beauty brand. We've got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We're all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We're never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here. The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up. Your role in a nutshell As part of our dedicated team of consultants...

Summary We're looking for someone with great people skills, who loves to inspire and delight by providing top-quality experiences for visitors, to join us as a Senior Visitor Experience Officer at the Thames Valley property group (Basildon Park, Greys Court and Nuffield Place.) This role supports the Visitor Experience team in creating exciting visitor experiences, thoughtful visitor programmes and audience-led events. It is anticipated that the post holder will work a regular weekend day, so working pattern may sit between Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday. To be discussed at interview. Interviews will be held in week commencing 19th October. What it's like to work here The Thames Valley is a major tourist destination, with historic houses, parks and gardens, cycling, walking and boating on the river. It's a beautiful area in which to live and work, with numerous small villages and towns in the countryside, yet good transport links to London by train and close to...

Ref 23562 The Skills You'll Need: Degree in Accounting, finance or previous experience in a similar accounting or finance support role. Your New Salary: up to £32k, depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Accounting Assistant - Reading- What You'll be Doing: Maintain accurate customer insurance records and update receivables and receipt information on the insurance portal. Manage and regularly update sales policies and related information, issue the invoices in the internal system. Customer Discount Management. Communicate with the Sales team and customers on customer payment and register it in system. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial and administrative records. employee expense review. Work closely with the Finance Manager and Sales team to ensure finance-related tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. Accounting Assistant - Reading- The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: A degree in...

Summary As the public face of our properties, you'll provide a warm, friendly welcome, give information about the property, answer questions and make sure everyone has an enjoyable and memorable visit. Salary: £15,502.50 Contract/duration: Permanent Hours/working pattern: 22.5 hours/3 days a week. includes weekend work, bank holidays, possible evening work For this role, you'll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role. What it's like to work here Reporting to Hamish the Welcome Manager, you'll be part of the Welcome team working at the Thames Valley Group which includes the following properties: Basildon Park, Greys Court and Nuffield Place. What you'll be doing Day to day, you'll deliver a great all-round customer service experience. You'll be on hand answering queries and listen to what our visitors need so you...

JOB TITLE: Corporate Solicitor PQE REQUIRED: 4+ LOCATION: Berkshire THE ROLE: An exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Thames Valley law firm experiencing continued growth. The firm has an excellent reputation for providing commercially focused legal advice to businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and established corporate clients. It is now looking to strengthen its Corporate Team with a talented and commercially minded solicitor. Working closely with experienced partners and specialists, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to advise on a broad range of corporate matters, including: Mergers and acquisitions Company restructures and reorganisations Shareholder agreements Joint ventures Corporate governance Share and asset sales and purchases Private equity and investment transactions The role offers the opportunity to manage an independent caseload, while also supporting on larger and more complex transactions. The successful...

Employment Solicitor, 4+ PQE, Berkshire, £75,000-£90,000 DOE - Join a highly regarded Employment team within a Legal 500 & Chambers ranked firm, offering excellent client exposure, and genuine opportunities for career development. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Gemma Jones on or email with your CV - JOB REF: THE ROLE: You will take on a varied and high-quality caseload spanning both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, acting for employers, HR teams, and senior executives. Your work will cover everything from capability and conduct issues, redundancies, and TUPE through to whistleblowing, employment tribunal litigation, settlement negotiations, and trade union matters. The team has a particularly strong reputation within the education sector, offering you the opportunity to work closely with a diverse and high-quality client base. This is a role with excellent client exposure, direct Partner support, and genuine scope to take...

Accounts Semi-Senior or Accounts Senior - Chartered Accountancy Practice - £30,000 to £45,000 per annum base salary Location - Reading Qualification - ACA or ACCA studier to finalist About the Business My client is a long-standing Accountancy Practice based in Reading with a heritage spanning over 50 years. This client services a large number of clients across Thames Valley and London which include small to medium sized businesses across all industry sectors. This role will report into one of the Partners of the business. This client is happy to either taken on an Accounts Semi-Senior with minimum of 2 years experience at the early stages of their studies OR an Accounts Senior that has 4 years plus experience, can prepare statutory accounts and is closer to finalising their ACA/ ACCA qualification. This position will sit in the Accounts Prep department under the Senior Accounts Manager and will be responsible for preparing year end financial statements and statutory...