Role Purpose The Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP) will provide professional, strategic and operational leadership for the Educational Psychology Service within Cheshire East Council. The postholder will ensure that educational psychology contributes effectively to improved outcomes, inclusion and wellbeing for children and young people, particularly those with SEND. The PEP will lead on professional standards, quality assurance, workforce development, service delivery, budget management and system-wide integration. They will contribute to education and SEND reforms, ensuring the service is evidence-based, forward-looking and aligned with statutory responsibilities and Council priorities. Key Responsibilities Professional Leadership & Quality Assurance Provide professional leadership and ensure high standards of ethical, evidence-based and inclusive psychological practice. Develop and maintain practice frameworks, quality assurance...

Role Overview: Join Our Busy Bees Family – Start Your Career in Early Years Today! Apply today to join us on our June, September or October learning cohorts.   Are you passionate about working with children and ready to begin a rewarding career in the Early Years sector? At Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, we’re looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join us as Early Years Apprentices.   Whether you’re taking your first step into childcare or looking to grow your skills, this is your chance to learn, develop, and make a real difference every day.   Why Choose a Busy Bees Apprenticeship?   As an Apprentice, you will:   Work alongside experienced, inspiring Early Years professionals Receive dedicated support and mentoring throughout your qualification Take part in bespoke Learning & Development courses Be regularly visited by your Development Coach for feedback and guidance Gain the skills, confidence, and experience needed for a long-term...

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Anchorsholme as an Early Years Educator! We're now looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Anchorsholme? Good links with local community Large garden areas Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer...

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Stockport as an Early Years Educator! We're now looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Stockport? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Early Years Educators: Free breakfast, lunch, and...

Role Overview: Join Our Busy Bees Family – Start Your Career in Early Years Today! Apply today to join us on our October learning cohorts.   Are you passionate about working with children and ready to begin a rewarding career in the Early Years sector? At Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, we’re looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join us as Early Years Apprentices . Whether you’re taking your first step into childcare or looking to grow your skills, this is your chance to learn, develop, and make a real difference every day.   Why Choose a Busy Bees Apprenticeship? As an Apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced, inspiring Early Years professionals Receive dedicated support and mentoring throughout your qualification Take part in bespoke Learning & Development courses Be regularly visited by your Development Coach for feedback and guidance Gain the skills, confidence, and experience needed for a long-term career in childcare Our...

SENCO - Further Education College Location: Buckinghamshire Further Education College Permanent 46,000 - 53,000 per annum Are you an experienced SENCO or SEND professional looking for your next opportunity within a Further Education College? We are looking for an experienced SENCO to lead the strategic and day-to-day delivery of SEND support, ensuring learners with additional needs receive the provision, adjustments and support they need to succeed. The Role Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the FE College Lead on EHCP consultations, annual reviews and placements Work closely with local authorities, families and external agencies Liaise with curriculum teams to support inclusive teaching Advise on reasonable adjustments and SEND legislation Lead, support and develop the SEND / Support for Learning team Monitor learner support, progress and outcomes Oversee specialist agencies and individual learner provision Manage SEND funding and high-needs...

Waking Night Support Worker About the Role Are you calm under pressure, dependable, and passionate about keeping children safe? We're looking for a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to join our team, providing overnight care and safeguarding for the children and young people living in our residential home. This is a vital role you'll be the constant, reassuring presence through the night, making sure every child feels safe, secure, and supported until morning. What You'll Be Doing Night Care & Supervision Remaining awake and alert throughout your shift Carrying out regular welfare checks in line with care plans and risk assessments Supporting children who wake during the night, offering reassurance and assistance Maintaining a calm, safe, and settled night-time environment Supporting bedtime and morning routines where required Safeguarding & Safety Monitoring children identified as vulnerable overnight Responding immediately...

Ready to step away from 12-hour shifts, night rotas, and weekend work while keeping the rewarding core of what you do? A welcoming secondary school in Blackpool is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Mentor / SEMH Support Assistant to join their student support team this September 2026 . If you have experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker , your expertise in de-escalation, trauma-informed care, relationship-building, and safeguarding makes you an ideal fit for secondary pastoral and behaviour support. Position Overview: Job Title: School Pastoral Mentor / Behaviour Support Assistant (Transition from Residential Care) Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Excellent public transport links & on-site staff parking) Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term-time only - no nights, no shift work, all school holidays off ) Pay Rate: .00+ per day (PAYE, based on care/support experience) Contract: Full-time,...

Are you an experienced SEMH practitioner, youth worker, or resilient support assistant looking for a high-impact school role in Blackpool? A dedicated secondary academy and specialist provision in Blackpool is recruiting a compassionate, proactive SEMH Specialist (Social, Emotional & Mental Health Support) to join their inclusion team starting this September 2026 . In this role, you will work closely with vulnerable young people (aged 11-16) who experience significant barriers to learning, including anxiety, developmental trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, and emotional dysregulation. Position Overview: 1-to-1 & Small Group Nurture: Deliver structured pastoral interventions and emotion-coaching sessions to help students identify triggers and build coping strategies. Inclusion Suite & Classroom Support: Support pupils within nurture rooms, sensory bases, and mainstream classrooms to maintain focus and curriculum engagement. Proactive...

Are you passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers to learning and helping them develop positive behaviours? This could be an excellent opportunity for someone who is calm, patient, confident and committed to making a genuine difference in a primary school setting. Academics are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Slough who are looking for a Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September. The ideal candidate will be able to build positive relationships with children and provide consistent support to pupils who may need additional help with their behaviour, learning and emotional development. Previous experience working with children is desirable, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important. This role may include: Supporting pupils with behaviour and learning in the classroom Providing 1:1 and small-group support Helping children engage positively with their learning Supporting...

Are you experienced in trauma-informed care, ACEs support, and helping vulnerable young people build resilience? A forward-thinking secondary school in Blackpool is recruiting a compassionate and resilient Trauma-Informed Pastoral Support Assistant to join their specialised inclusion and student well-being team starting this September 2026 . This role is tailored for professionals with a deep understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), developmental trauma, and attachment needs . Whether your experience comes from youth work, residential childcare, social care, mental health support, or education , your ability to provide a safe, regulating presence will make a transformative impact on students aged 11-16. Position Overview: Job Title: Trauma-Informed Pastoral Mentor / ACEs & SEMH Support Assistant Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Easily commutable via M55, local bus routes, and Blackpool rail stations) Start Date: September 2026...

Are you passionate about guiding young people through their teenage years and removing barriers to learning? A dynamic secondary school in Blackpool is recruiting a dedicated, empathetic Pupil Support Worker / Pastoral Mentor to join their student welfare and inclusion team starting this September 2026 . Whether you bring experience from secondary pastoral support, youth work, residential care, social care, or coaching , your ability to connect with 11-16 year olds, build trust, and manage complex behaviours with a calm approach will make an immediate impact. Position Overview: Job Title: Secondary Pupil Support Worker / Behaviour & Pastoral Mentor Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Convenient access via M55, local rail, and Blackpool bus routes) Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term-time only - 30 to 32.5 hours per week, no weekends or school holidays ) Pay Rate: .00+ per day (PAYE, based on experience...

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and breaking down barriers to learning? A specialist school in Blackpool is looking for a resilient, compassionate, and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Whether you have extensive SEND experience or a strong background in care, youth work, residential support, or psychology , your ability to build trust and manage challenging behaviours with calm consistency will make a genuine impact every day. The Opportunity: Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Mentor Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Excellent public transport links & on-site parking) Start Date: September Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term-time only) Pay Rate: 85 - 100+ per day (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time, long-term with genuine permanent contract opportunities Key Responsibilities: 1-to-1 & Small...

Behaviour Support Inclusion Assistant - Graduate Opportunity Location: Slough Salary: 92.59 - 95 per day Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Long-term Are you a graduate with a passion for supporting children and helping them overcome barriers to learning? Academics is working with welcoming and inclusive primary schools in Slough that are looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Inclusion Assistant . This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting pupils with behavioural, social, emotional, and additional learning needs while making a meaningful difference in the classroom. As a Behaviour Support Inclusion Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional guidance to help them regulate their emotions, build positive relationships, and engage successfully in learning. This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, social work, counselling, or behavioural...

Youth Impact Advert Permanent with funding until September 2027 0 hour contract - Sessional hours (as and when required) £14.34 per hour Location: You will be based across Central Bedfordshire, so a clean driving license is necessary About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more. About the...

At St. John's, we have a proud history of making a positive difference to the lives of young people. We are now looking for amazing Learning Support Workers to support us in continuing that impact. Could that be you? Why join our inclusive team? St. John's is one of the largest employers in Brighton and Hove. What can we offer you? £27,976.00 FTE for 52 weeks (Your actual salary will be £25,286.00 as your contract will be term time only). 32-days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) - 32-days are taken outside of term time Fulfilling and meaningful work - make a difference! Career development plans that are tailored to you Discounts across businesses in the local community. Who are we? St. John's is a non-maintained specialist provision, working with autistic people, the majority of whom also have learning disabilities. Some of our learners have co-occurring conditions such as epilepsy, hearing or visual impairments, or mental health needs. We also...

Do you have the ambition to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people? At St. John's, we have a proud history of making a positive difference to the lives of young people, We are now looking for incredible Residential Support Workers to help us continue making that difference! As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams. You will support learners in all residential houses and the community, assisting with social and academic activities. Our aim is to ensure all learners have equal opportunities to develop their independence and social skills, preparing them for adult life. What will you be doing? Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration. Ensuring learners'...

At St John's College, we support autistic young people to develop confidence, independence and skills for adult life. As a Waking Night Residential Support Worker, you will ensure our learners feel safe, secure and supported throughout the night. You will remain awake and alert, responding to individual needs and helping maintain a calm and structured home environment. This is a rewarding role where your vigilance, compassion and professionalism make a genuine difference. Key responsibilities include: Staying awake and vigilant to ensure learner safety and wellbeing Carrying out regular checks of the home and responding to any concerns Supporting learners with personal care and medical needs where required Monitoring health needs in line with care plans Completing accurate handovers and written records Working collaboratively with night staff across residential homes We are looking for someone who is calm, dependable and values-driven,...

From humble beginnings on the shop floor to becoming a world-renowned bookmaker, Betfred has been on a remarkable journey and we want you to be part of this fantastic innovative business. Established in Salford, Manchester, 1967 we started with a clear and simple vision: to provide the ultimate betting experience for our customers. Today we have evolved and pride ourselves in delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences worldwide. Whilst a lot has changed over the years, we have always stayed true to our roots. Our story started in retail and while it remains the heart of our business, we have also embraced the digital landscape. With over 1300 shops we continue to play a vital role in local communities across the UK while expanding our presence online. We owe our success to our unique story and dedicated colleagues, and the next chapter involves you Here is where you come in Working in our retail teams, you ll enhance Betfred customers experiences every single...

Job Purpose As a 3-Axis CNC Programmer, Setter & Operator within the Fabrication Team, you will be responsible for the manufacture of precision infrared and visible optical components to exacting customer specifications. You will program, set and operate CNC milling machinery to mill, shape and bevel optical components, working to micron level tolerances and maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness and workmanship. The role will involve machining delicate optical materials, verifying component dimensions using CMM and other inspection equipment, and carrying out cleaning and surface inspection to applicable standards. You will be expected to take ownership of your work from process preparation and machine setup through to final inspection, ensuring components meet drawing, process and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Programme, set and operate 3-axis CNC milling machinery to manufacture precision optical components. Interpret...