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Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Do you want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Are you passionate about education and supporting people to develop their English Skills? If so, the ESOL Tutor post may be for you.We are looking to appoint an ESOL Tutor who is confident and has experience of teaching ESOL at different levels. We are keen to ensure that our ESOL learners experience the best possible provision to support them in developing their English skills and integrate well into our learning community and the wider community of Halton.This is an exciting opportunity to join Halton Adult Learning Services. You can help support people to change their lives and learn something new.Our key values at Halton Adult Learning are ‘Empowerment, Opportunity &amp; Resilience.’ We are a service that is dedicated to providing the best learning experience possible and pride ourselves on our positive working relationships with a variety of partners, employers and stakeholders.A full training and development package is offered. You will be actively supported and encouraged to build on your skills and knowledge to maximise the opportunities that working for Halton Borough Council has to offer.Your Contributions:<ul><li>You will be an organised, positive, enthusiastic, friendly individual who has education and achievement at the heart of your professionalism. </li><li>You will want to thrive for the best outcomes for your learners to ensure they successfully reach their goals and aims. </li><li>You will have experience of teaching ESOL qualifications and take an imaginative and innovative approach to your teaching duties to engage and support your learners to succeed and gain the skills needed to interact confidently within a community, education or work setting. </li><li>You will be resilient and work positively and effectively as part of a successful team.</li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Competitive hourly teaching rate of £25.64 (non-accredited) and £29.40 (accredited) per hour </li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Kelly Arrowsmith on 0151 511 8453.Interviews will take place w/c 15th December 2025.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application! 





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Adult Learning & Skills Sessional Tutor - ESOL Tutor

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Early Years Practitioner
Daven Primary Nursery
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Grade 6, SCP £28,599 to £31,023 pro rata per annum
Permanent
Daven Primary School prides itself on being an inclusive community where every member is valued and treated with mutual respect. Our core values — Brave, Kind and Curious — sit at the heart of everything we do, shaping both our curriculum and our daily school life.
The Learning Partnership, together with the Headteacher, is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team. We are looking for a skilled candidate who is committed to our vision and values, is reliable and resilient, and is passionate about helping our nursery children to thrive.
As this is a new nursery provision, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping an outstanding early years environment where children are nurtured, cared for and inspired to learn.
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who work well as part of a team and are dedicated to supporting the diverse needs of our pupils.
If you are motivated, child-centred, and excited by the opportunity to help build something exceptional from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role:
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Support and guide nursery practitioners in delivering the best early years provision.</li>
<li>Contribute to staff development through mentoring, modelling best practice, and supporting training.</li>
<li>Assist in the day-to-day management of the preschool environment, ensuring smooth operations and high standards.</li>
<li>Lead the planning and implementation of a broad and balanced curriculum that reflects the interests and needs of the children.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement targeted interventions.</li>
<li>Support children with a range of needs, ensuring inclusive and differentiated provision.</li>
</ul>
The successful applicant will have key experience working within Early Years settings and with SEND children. You will also possess extensive experience in planning, assessing and the EYFS Framework. Experience managing a team as well as excellent communication, leadership and organisation skills is essential.
Applicants must hold a Degree in Early Childhood Studies or an equivalent Level 6 Early Years qualification, such as Early Years Professional Status (EYPS), Early Years Practitioner Status (EYP) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYT).
This is a permanent position as a Grade 6 SCP £28,599 to £31,023 pro rata per annum.&nbsp; Start date will be 5th January 2026.
Working hours will be 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time only, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (with some flexibility).
The closing date for applications is the 3rd December 2025, by Midnight.&nbsp; Interviews will be held on the 8th December 2025.&nbsp; 
The Learning Partnership is a disability committed employer: applicants requiring adjustments to the application or interview process should contact <a href="mailto:bursar@daven.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">bursar@daven.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
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The Learning Partnership&nbsp;is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS), and appropriate online searches in line with the requirements in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023).
The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.&nbsp;
The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.&nbsp;
About The Learning Partnership Academy Trust
Formed of two local trusts on 1 September 2023, The Learning Alliance and The Learning for Life Partnership, The Learning Partnership is a diverse new multi-academy trust delivering excellent educational provision for pupils in primary and secondary schools across the North-West. The Trust primarily serves the communities of Crewe, Congleton, and Knutsford, and is now the largest multi-academy trust in Cheshire.
At The Learning Partnership, we believe that there are three core facets of our mission –people, passion, and performance. We are striving to build a community of the strongest&nbsp;people, inspiring a&nbsp;passion&nbsp;for education that galvanises these people to maximise their abilities, which supports all pupils to&nbsp;perform&nbsp;at their best. We believe that these core principles will create a culture that helps all our schools to improve and ensures pupil outcomes are the very best they can be.
The trust subscribes to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter and places staff wellbeing at the forefront of its strategic&nbsp;people&nbsp;priorities. Our ongoing commitment in this area is reflected in our employee offer that includes:
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<li>Discounts in retail stores, entertainment, and supermarkets</li>
<li>Benefits schemes in affordable tech, cycle2work, gym memberships and a car scheme</li>
<li>Employee assistance programme providing specialist advice and guidance in a range of areas including menopause, financial management, and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral</li>
<li>Flexible working offered as a day 1 right of employment</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Access to high quality CPD and secondment opportunities</li>
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Early Years Practitioner

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Cleaning Operative
Audlem St James Primary School
Grade 2 £12.65 (per hour)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;20 hours per week &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;40 weeks per year (term time) + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + The Cornovii Trust Employee Assistance Programme + Priority admission for children of staff + Comprehensive induction programme &amp; continued support
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our vibrant primary school community. This role is an integral part of our team, where collaboration and&nbsp; mutual support are at the heart of everything we do. You will contribute to creating a positive, welcoming environment that enables pupils to thrive and staff to work effectively together. If you are reliable, proactive, and passionate about making a&nbsp; difference, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
Required for December 2025
Closing Date: 15th December 2025
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:jobs@alsagerschool.org" target="_blank">jobs@alsagerschool.org</a>.

Cleaner

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MIDDAY ASSISTANT (Temporary)
Responsible to the School Business Manager
Hours: 8.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, working between the hours of 11.30 am and 1.15 pm Mon- Fri.
Salary: Grade 2 – SCP 2 salary FTE £24,413, (pro rata salary £4,853) Start Date: ASAP
The appointment is temporary in the first instance to be reviewed in January 2026
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Ensures the safety of students during the lunchtime period, taking into account student ages and behaviour.</li>
<li>Refers to senior members of staff on duty in cases of emergency; or, if unable to contact staff, call the front office.</li>
<li>Performs basic cleaning of tables and tidying in the canteen or food area</li>
<li>Assisting pupils where necessary</li>
</ul>
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:jobs@alsagerschool.org" target="_blank">jobs@alsagerschool.org</a>.

Midday Assistant

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Are you caring and compassionate, looking for an exciting challenge?&nbsp;This is a diverse social care role where every day is different!
We&nbsp;are looking for motivated people who are&nbsp;passionate about providing outstanding care for adults with care and support needs. We have an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new service supporting people in their homes to regain their independence and learn new skills. Our Independence At Home service will prevent hospital admissions and support people to age in place and stay at home for as long as possible.
This role requires travelling within the community, primarily Newcastle under Lyme Borough, and so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
We have a part time position available with a range of shifts between 7am &amp; 10pm, which will include weekends. There is a business need for the early shifts to start at 7am. We require our team to work flexibly, which means you may be required to work other days to complete training.
Our people are central to everything we do and so we’ll make sure you’re well supported and given the opportunity to develop and progress.
<ul>
<li>We provide full paid training and ongoing development to enable you to pursue your career aspirations</li>
<li>BLOCK pay, meaning you will be paid for the whole shift duration, including travel time</li>
<li>For travel, we will reimburse you at £.45/mile, paid from Newcastle Library.</li>
<li>These positions are predominantly based with the Borough of Newcastle under Lyme area but there is an expectation to travel across the North/East of Staffordshire to support other areas to suit business need.</li>
<li>Supervision and support to enable you to provide excellent care</li>
</ul>
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.
Main Responsibilities
Working flexibly across various locations in North and East of Staffordshire, you will provide an excellent level of care to enable the people we support to have a comfortable and dignified life within their own homes.
As a Support Worker, you will:
<ul>
<li>Deliver care and support plans which focus on re-gaining independence and developing independent living skills</li>
<li>To complete interventions using Assistive Technology</li>
<li>Administer medication</li>
<li>Carry out&nbsp;manual handling tasks, such as supporting with intimate care like showering and dressing</li>
<li>Support people with eating and drinking</li>
<li>Accurately complete care records</li>
</ul>
The Ideal Candidate
You'll bring:
<ul>
<li>Enthusiasm&nbsp;about working with people and caring, sensitive, and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible.</li>
<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate positively to the people we support, and have a positive outlook on life and can remain calm in challenging situations.</li>
<li>Willingness and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks.</li>
<li>Ability&nbsp;to adapt and respond positively to change and prioritise tasks and work within time restraints.</li>
</ul>
You'll have:
<ul>
<li>A caring nature and ability to complete the NVQ level 2.</li>
<li>Driver’s license and reliable vehicle</li>
<li>Experience of working in a team</li>
<li>Experience of delivering care&nbsp;in a regulated Service</li>
<li>Effective verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Literacy and numeracy skills</li>
<li>Information and communication technology skills</li>
</ul>
Interviews will be held: Week commencing 8 December 2025.
For further information about this role please contact Frances Perry on <a href="mailto:frances.perry@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">frances.perry@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
The role is regulated by CQC and it is a requirement of the role that we obtain full employment history from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invite for interview this information will be required.
The recruitment for this position is ongoing and so we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Shortlisting will take place as soon as applications are received with interview dates to be confirmed.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;
As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Support Worker

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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.



To support the teaching staff and teaching assistants in the development and education of pupils in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@egerton.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@egerton.cheshire.sch.uk</a>.

Teaching Assistant

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Are you passionate about making a difference to children lives who are placed in local authority foster care?&nbsp;You’ll play a critical role in supporting children in understanding their birth identity and supervising their time with birth parents.&nbsp;
Children and their families are the centre of everything we do, and we’re looking for people to join us who have the skills to encourage and help maintain positive relationships between children and parents. We work with very vulnerable children and so we must ensure we maintain professional relationships whilst managing complex family needs and behaviours.
Our Family Time Workers are crucial when it comes to supporting vulnerable children and families in our community and with flexible working you can fit work around your own commitments.
There is a weekend rota and 1 in 4 weekends are worked to support our families. This is a permanent full time post based in Leek however you will be expected to travel both within and outside of county at times.
Main Responsibilities
In this role you'll:
<ul>
<li>work with very vulnerable children and families including significant others such as grandparents and friends.</li>
<li>be passionate about making a difference to children's lives who are placed in local authority foster care</li>
<li>play a critical role in supporting children in understanding their birth identity and supervising their time with birth parents. maintain professional relationships whilst managing complex family needs and behaviours.</li>
<li>
support families to spend quality time together when they can’t live together and supports children in getting to and from school where absolutely necessary and to and from their time with their families.
</li>
<li>
be expected to keep clear and detailed notes of the sessions that you supervise, which will be then stored in line with our recording policy.
</li>
</ul>
The Ideal Candidate
As well as a passion for helping and supporting children and their families you’ll need to have:
<ul>
<li>A minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience of working with children and families</li>
<li>Experience of direct work with children, their families and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency which provides services to vulnerable children and their families</li>
<li>Experience in the use of IT including Microsoft packages</li>
<li>&nbsp;An understanding of child development and the effect of stress and trauma on child development</li>
<li>An understanding of the key pieces of policy, guidance and legislation which govern children’s social care</li>
<li>Have access to a vehicle and a driving licence</li>
</ul>
You will also need to be flexible to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed to ensure we can provide support to families at suitable times. This might be working earlier some days doing school runs and family time in the mornings.&nbsp;
Then other days it could be starting later so you can do school pick ups and family time after school. &nbsp;We do our rota’s around a month in advance though, so there’s plenty of opportunity to make your working hours work for you.
Interviews will be held: Thursday 18 December 2025.
For an informal chat about the roles, please contact: Alison Machin, Team Manager -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alison.machin@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alison.machin@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;
As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Family Time Worker

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Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.
Working with us means collaborating across our different teams, and sharing best practice, knowledge, and experience to continually improve the way we do things. Support is important, as we work in a big county with some diverse challenges – but together we can meet all kinds of needs and demands.
If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.
We also have a career progression framework in place to support you which also includes:
<ul>
<li>Practice Educator Programme</li>
<li>Aspiring Social Work &nbsp;Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programme.</li>
</ul>
We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.
You can find out more about working here and our social worker career pathways <a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/" target="_blank">here.</a>
This role is based in Newcastle in the Assessment and Staying Together Team and you will be working with families across the continuum of need from child In need through to the conclusion of care proceedings.
&nbsp;We are a team of 7 made up of 3 Social Workers, 2 Advanced Practitioners and a Social Work Practice Lead led by an experienced Team Manager. We have good levels of staff retention which we believe is due to ensuring staff feel supported and part of a wider team all striving to achieve the best for the children and families we support. The district consists of a Duty Team, 3 Assessment and Staying Together Teams and 2 Child in Care Teams. &nbsp;
There are two roles available, one full time ( 37 hours) and one part-time (18.5 hours), please indicate your preference on the application form.
Main Responsibilities
As an advanced social worker you will:
<ul>
<li>be responsible for completing your statutory duties in co ordinating the child’s plan, reviewing and ensuring that our children are seen and heard.</li>
<li>undertake section 47 investigations</li>
<li>undertake placement of children into Local Authority care, when it is agreed they can no longer remain at home</li>
<li>be responsible for the completion of both Private and Public law reports</li>
<li>be responsible for referring into our centralised services for specialist support/ services.</li>
<li>offer&nbsp;informal and formal mentoring to less experienced social workers, and use&nbsp;your practice wisdom to champion specific areas of practice.</li>
<li>work within the framework of legislation, agreed council policies and procedures to work with or on behalf of children, young people and their families, to improve their well-being, and promote their independence.</li>
<li>work within a District Model and will work closely with your colleagues in Early Help, Children in Care and Care Leavers and Children with Disabilities Team. As well as our colleagues in health and education.</li>
</ul>
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced social worker and have:
<ul>
<li>a&nbsp;social work degree and be Social Work England (SWE) registered.</li>
<li>post qualifying experience of&nbsp;working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care.</li>
<li>knowledge of legislation and guidance underpinning delivery of children’s social care e.g. Children's Act, Working Together, Adoption Act, Every Child Matters.</li>
<li>full UK Driving Licence.</li>
<li>experience in mentoring.</li>
<li>demonstrated ability in improving outcomes for children and young people</li>
<li>examples of creative social work practice to keep children and young people within their families where safe to do so.</li>
</ul>
But above all, you will bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it is safe to do so.
For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Sarah Lovatt, Team Manager on email sarah.lovatt<a href="mailto:kayleigh.harold@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:gareth.walker@staffordshire.gov.uk%C2%A0" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a>or on 01782 296290.
Interview date: 18 December 2025
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;
As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Advanced Social Worker

Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children in care?We are interested in hearing from dedicated Social Workers who would like to join our Children in Care Team.Our Team:The team is responsible for ensuring that all Children in Care and Care Leavers are supported to achieve positive outcomes and support them in planning to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently.Your Contributions:As a social worker in the team you will be responsible for care planning for children in care aged predominantly 16 and 17 years of age ensuring they are safe, happy and achieving their aspirations and goals. You will work closely with our partner agencies to deliver high quality care and support to our children and young people.The team works closely alongside the care leaving service with the Personal Advisors, Independent reviewing managers and outreach workers.The team specialises in conducting brief enquiries and age assessments where necessary for those children seeking asylum and age assessment training so experience within this area is desirable not essential, as age assessment training is provided to all social workers within the team.The team focus on those older adolescent children who need specific support in preparing them for independence when they turn 18 years of age and transfer from a Social Worker to a Personal Advisor.Young people transfer from frontline teams at the point of a permanency plan being agreed either within court or via section 20 Southwark judgement for homeless 16/17 year olds alongside unaccompanied asylum seeking children and transferring from within the service from the Children in Care wider team already with a plan of permanency.Hours: 37Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Car leasing schemes</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>A relevant market supplement amount is included in the advertised salary for each grade as follows:Grade HBC7 - £2,710 Grade HBC8 - £2,710Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.Next Steps:Here at Halton we are committed to supporting Social Workers to achieve their aspirations and you will have real opportunities for further promotion and training, as the Council is keen to develop advanced practitioners and also future leaders.Halton offer a nurturing ASYE programme for newly qualified workers through our Social Work Academy. This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions. You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.For experienced workers we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner. We have strong links to our local Universities and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.To apply for this post you must be a qualified social worker ideally with post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social care setting, along with knowledge and understanding of working with children in care and care leavers and our key partners as a corporate parent. Full Social Work Qualification is required. In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required and Social Work England Registration.For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Emma Wright - <a href="mailto:Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk</a>.Applications will be continuously reviewed and applicants invited to interview on an adhoc basis. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers 16+ 

Do you have a passion for changing the lives of children and young people?We are currently looking for a part-time Outreach Worker to join our Care Leavers Team!Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Our Care Leavers Team are a caring, supportive unit, who are dedicated to improving the lives of our service users and providing them with an easy and effective transition to independent living.Your Contributions:As an Outreach Worker, you will assist in the provision of services to enhance the ability for all young people leaving care and so enable them to realise their full potential and become successful in all aspects of their lives.Some responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing person-centered support to help young people develop independent living skills and integrate into their communities.</li><li>Delivering housing support, including tenancy-ready courses, preventative work, and interventions.</li><li>Facilitating the care leaver drop-in and hub, ensuring access to essential services and support.</li><li>Building strong relationships with young people, advocating for their rights, wellbeing, and best interests.</li><li>Maintaining records and working collaboratively with Personal Advisors, partner agencies, and other professionals to ensure effective service delivery.</li></ul>If you’re passionate about supporting young people and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!Hours: 18.5, Monday - Wednesday - work pattern to be discussed at interview Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Wright – <a href="mailto:Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will provisionally take place 23rd December 2025.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced individual to join the Executive Support Management Team as a Personal Assistant. The Executive Support Team assists the Councils wider leadership team comprising of Executive, Directors and Assistant Directors.In this pivotal role, you will deliver a confidential, high-quality, and professional support service, embracing innovative and modern practices with a strong digital focus. You will play a key role in supporting strategic meetings, including minute-taking and tracking outstanding actions. Additional responsibilities include managing sensitive information, overseeing email and diary coordination, and ensuring effective communication across stakeholders.We are seeking a self-motivated professional with exceptional organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of managing a dynamic and demanding workload. You will need to demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships with Councillors, senior council colleagues, and external partners.The ideal candidate will possess excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and have outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.You will complement the work of the Executive Support Management Team, which supports the Wider Leadership Team through a tiered model of dedicated and shared resources. This role contributes to the broader work of the Directorate by exercising initiative and helping to alleviate pressure points across teams.This is a full-time position (37 hours per week) offered on a hybrid working basis, allowing flexibility to work both remotely and from an office base.Making a DifferenceWhatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page</a>Roles That MatterFull Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.Share this vacancy with friends and family via your socials below!Equality &amp; DiversityWe encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan PrinciplesSt Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.

St Helens Metropolitan Council

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<h1>Our Social Care workforce provides services to children, young people and their families day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of people within the community. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our Children's workforce is demonstrated every day, andwe welcome applications experienced Social Workers/Assistant Team Managerswho share our commitment and values and want to make a difference to our children and young people in St Helens. We are rated GOOD by Ofsted and OUTSTANDING with services for young people leaving care.</h1>The CWLA teams are responsible for the care planning, safety and successful outcomes for children who are in our care long term.The CWLA Service benefits from an experienced, stable and committed management team, a supportive network of colleagues and an infrastructure than enables successful social work. We are committed to working as a close knit and integrated team to deliver the best outcomes for our children. Our Children know what they want from those of us who have the privilege to work with them in CWLA, and we have all signed up to a promise to deliver the best we can alongside our children and their carers.This is a great time to join the team as we continue to grow as a service, progressing well and offering fantastic opportunities to grow and develop.We work closely with all our partners and share mutual expectations of trust and reliability.When you join us you will receive regular supervision, structured development and frequent opportunities to be involved in activities both internal and external to the Borough, including with our inspirational children’s group; Inner Vision, Outer Spark.For an informal conversation, please feel free to contact Head of Service Dominic Tumelty via <a href="mailto:dominictumelty@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">dominictumelty@sthelens.gov.uk</a><h1>At the Heart of Social Work in Children We Look After (CWLA)</h1>Making a Difference as Assistant Team Manager in Children’s ServicesThis is a pivotal role in our teams, supporting the management of, and leading a team of qualified social care staff and support workers, who undertake children’s social care safeguarding assessments, support, and intervention services to vulnerable children.To apply for this post, we will need you to have; Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and associated guidance with reference to the Council’s duties and responsibilities. Knowledge and understanding of complex child protection issues. Knowledge and understanding of child development and the impact of abuse and deprivation on development and an understanding of the concept of working in partnership with families.We are seeking an individual with a minimum of 3 years post- qualification experience in a social work setting including child protection work. This is an exciting opportunity for you to utilise existing skills and develop new ones. You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us.<h1>People, Promotion, Progression &amp; Performance</h1>The St Helens Social Work Academy is in place to support you at every stage of your social work career with St Helens, helping on your social work journey and achieving better outcomes for our children and families.You can find out more about the Social Care Academy, Services and Social Work Teams by visiting our site here <a href="https://socialworkacademypartnership.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Social Care Academy - Social Care Recruitment</a> <h1>Benefits That Make A Real Difference To Our Employees</h1>When you choose to work for St Helens Council you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards to support you and your family. Find out more here <a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/CMS/CMSPage/23" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Employee Benefits</a><h1>The Fair Employment Charter</h1>St Helens Council has been officially recognised as one of the regions leading fair employers, achieving accredited status. The achievement is a testament to our teams. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment<h1>Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, and our commitment to inclusion. St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.</h1>These are hybrid posts &amp; will require you to be based at our offices and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.All Social Worker posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a sufficient number of applications.Use the Links below to share this advert on your Socials !

Assistant Team Manager - Children We Look After

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The Governors of our outstanding school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring Learning Support Assistant + SEN to work flexibly to provide outstanding care to children. The successful candidates will be required to demonstrate a good understanding of children's needs and be able to work as part of a team. A flexible approach to duties will be required, together with a willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school.To start 5th January 2026 until 31st August 2026 The successful candidate must have recent and relevant experience as a Learning Assistant and has experience of supporting children with ASD/ADHD, SEMH needs and some specific learning difficulties within a classroom environment.We are looking for someone who:<ul><li>Who has experience and a passion for working with children of a primary age phase</li><li>Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues</li><li>Is committed to high standards and achieving the best outcomes for all</li><li>Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life</li></ul>Working at Bleak Hill PrimaryBleak Hill is a successful, vibrant school where children come first. We have a highly motivated, resourceful and committed team of staff and governors who care about and nurture the needs of every child.Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.Our staff enjoy:<ul><li>A collaborative and friendly environment where ideas are valued and shared</li><li>The rewarding experience of seeing pupils grow, succeed, and develop confidence</li><li>Opportunities for continuous professional growth</li><li>The chance to make a real difference, shaping the future of our pupils</li><li>A culture that balances high expectations with genuine care and respect</li></ul>At Bleak Hill we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritise wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.Bleak Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.For more information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:laura.knapper@sthelens.org.uk" target="_blank">laura.knapper@sthelens.org.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:katherine.culley@sthelens.org.uk" target="_blank">katherine.culley@sthelens.org.uk</a>Closing Date: 4th December 2025Shortlisting: 5th December 2025Interviews to be held on: 9th December 2025Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

Learning Assistant Level 2 + SEN

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The Trustees, at the Cornovii Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working within a team. In return, we can offer you a supportive and varied job across the schools within our trust.
If you believe that you possess the necessary qualities to meet the requirements of this post and you are aligned with our values, then we welcome your application.
Any queries should be made to Mrs Sharon Houghton, HR Lead via <a href="mailto:HR@thecornoviitrust.org" target="_blank">HR@thecornoviitrust.org</a>.
The Cornovii Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Further information and the online application form can be found via the Cornovii Trust and the Alsager School websites.
Please note that we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice.
Please ensure you send the completed application to <a href="mailto:HR@thecornoiviitrust.org" target="_blank">HR@thecornoiviitrust.org</a>.



Site Maintenance Officer The Cornovii Trust £26,403 - £28,142 FTE Actual Salary £17,839 to £19,014 Hours: 25 hours per week Mon-Fri 6am-11am School Holidays: Mon-Fri 8am-1pm
 + Local Government Pension Scheme + Employee Assistance Programme + Priority admission for children of staff + Comprehensive induction programme Required for: November - Interviews may be held prior to the closing date.
 Closing date: 9am Tuesday 9th December 2025
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:jobs@alsagerschool.org" target="_blank">jobs@alsagerschool.org</a>.

Site Maintenance Officer

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Teaching Assistant
Salary:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; G4, SCP13-16 - £25,186 - £25,989 - FTE
Actual Salary:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; £19,283 - £19,898
Working hours: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 32.5 hours, Term time only plus 5 inset days working 39 weeks per year
Contract type: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Permanent&nbsp; 
Start date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As soon as possible
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who are committed to our vision for education and individuals who support our Russett values. We believe that our values are the foundation from which we grow and develop.
We are looking for someone who is:
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<li>Caring in nature; someone who values a nurturing approach</li>
<li>Positive in their attitude and disposition</li>
<li>Committed and keen to learn all about SEN, in particular pupils who have severe and complex learning needs.</li>
<li>Motivated to support our learners, someone who wants to make difference</li>
<li>An excellent team player who enjoys working collaboratively with others</li>
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Our pupils would like someone who is:
Funny, happy, caring, keeps us safe and helps us to learn!"
We value……. Community – Resilience – Wellbeing – Respect - Empowerment
At the Russett School we seek to prepare our learners for life through prioritising skills required to meet their full potential. Through our specialist curriculum, our children and young people are empowered through a strong emphasis on the development of individual communication strategies and life skills. Our Russett team provide enriching and safe environments, where our pupils are encouraged to develop independence, whilst promoting well-being for a happy and fulfilled future.
The Russett School is a specialist setting registered for pupils aged 2 to 19 years whose primary need is associated with having a Severe Learning Difficulty (also known as SLD) and/or Complex Learning Needs. We are also part of Shaw Education Trust.&nbsp;
Our curriculum is bespoke. This means that it has been carefully designed specifically for learners who have SLD. It has been written to meet the varying needs of pupils who first and foremost have a severe impairment in relation to their cognitive function and or learning ability.&nbsp;
The Russett School also supports pupils who may have further needs in addition to their severe learning difficulty. For example, some of our pupils have severe communication and interaction needs.&nbsp;
Pupils at Russett undertake learning activities within classes in mixed ability groups of around 11 pupils with peers similar in age.
Class sizes are generally supported by 4 adult adults (one class teacher and three Teaching Assistants).
All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
Join Shaw Education Trust – Support, Teach, Lead… Make the Remarkable Happen
At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.
We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Sponsored by the charity Shaw Trust, our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.
You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.
At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to "exactly like nothing else” and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.
If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team.
Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive. Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.


Our Special Schools are dedicated to supporting children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs&nbsp;and Disabilities.
 From those with profound medical conditions and life-limiting illnesses, to individuals with severe, moderate, or sensory needs, and those experiencing social, emotional, or mental health challenges, our settings are designed to provide the care, understanding, and expertise each young person needs to thrive.
Whether you're a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional, or part of our facilities, administration, or operations teams, you will find a welcoming, family-like environment where every role is valued.
At the heart of each school is a shared commitment to putting children, young people, and their families first.
Each pupil receives a personalised education and learns in small groups or classes, supported by dedicated staff who tailor their approach to meet individual needs.
 Working in our Special Schools is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that empowers children and young people to live their best life and build a bright future.
The difference you make will be life-changing, not only for them but for their families too.
Please visit our Careers site for more information on The Russett School on <a href="https://therussettlearningtrust.schoolrecruiter.com/" target="_blank">https://therussettlearningtrust.schoolrecruiter.com/</a>
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Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
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<li>An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)</li>
<li>Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)</li>
<li>Access to Medicash Health &amp; Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.</li>
<li>Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.</li>
<li>Free Eye Tests</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
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We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.
Colleagues within the Trust benefit from:&nbsp;Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.&nbsp;
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<li>Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.</li>
<li>Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.</li>
<li>Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.</li>
<li>Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.</li>
<li>Participating in peer reviews.</li>
<li>Access to a suite of online courses.</li>
<li>Placement projects within our family of schools.</li>
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Safer Recruitment &amp; Equal Opportunities Statement

The Russett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy <a href="https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-information" target="_blank">https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-information</a>

This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our Trust’s commitment to safer recruitment.
An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as the CRB, is required. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and, where applicable, unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions.
Shaw Education Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at every stage.
In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.
Application deadline:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.00am 4th December 2025
Interview date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9th December 2025

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore, we encourage early applications.
Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@russett.set.org" target="_blank">admin@russett.set.org</a>.

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How to apply
Please send your fully completed application form to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@abbeyschool.com." target="_blank">recruitment@abbeyschool.com</a>.
We encourage you to complete an application form as soon as possible.
For additional information please see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment" target="_blank">https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment/</a>
The School will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If any incidents or issues have happened that are publicly available online, the school may wish to explore this at interview.
Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Child safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.



Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
Are you passionate about making education accessible and meaningful for every learner? We’re looking for a dedicated SEN Teacher who brings expertise, creativity, and compassion to the classroom.
What you’ll bring:
<ul>
<li>Proven ability to deliver Maths, English, Science, and Vocational subjects</li>
<li>Recent experience in a SEND school, college, or specialist setting</li>
<li>Evidence of continuous professional development, ideally SEN-focused</li>
<li>Significant experience delivering Entry Level and Level 1 courses</li>
<li>A commitment to personalised, pupil-centred learning</li>
</ul>
Please note: This role is not suitable for NQTs/ECTs – the ideal candidate will have solid experience and confidence in SEND teaching.
Salary:&nbsp;Main Pay Scale + 1 SEN Point
Start date: February 2026
Deadline to apply: 9am Monday 8th December 2025
Duties will include, but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities to enable children and young people to enjoy learning, make progress and experience a sense of wellbeing.</li>
<li>Creating a positive learning environment, reflective of the school’s culture and ethos as set out in its curriculum purpose statement.</li>
<li>Leading a class team to provide outstanding teaching and learning for all children and young people.</li>
<li>Assessing, recording and reporting progress for children and young people within the class.</li>
<li>Preparing for and contributing to Person Centred Reviews.</li>
<li>Working in partnership with parents, colleagues and other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.</li>
</ul>
Please see the Recruitment Pack for full job description and person specification.
You will be joining a friendly, enthusiastic and well qualified staff team and will find this post challenging, stimulating and rewarding. An excellent comprehensive induction programme will be provided by the school.
We are seeking a teacher who is:
<ul>
<li>Committed to supporting students with special educational needs.</li>
<li>Skilled at motivating and inspiring learners across a range of abilities.</li>
<li>Dedicated to supporting the unique needs of every pupil, ensuring individualised support.</li>
<li>Effective communicators with outstanding interpersonal abilities.</li>
<li>A collaborative team member who can also excel independently.</li>
</ul>
Why join Abbey School?
Join Something Exceptional:&nbsp;Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.
State-of-the-Art Resources:&nbsp;Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils, and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.
Professional Development:&nbsp;Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.
Inspiring Location:&nbsp;Discover the unique quality of life in Chester, where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving economic hub. Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Additional Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme</li>
<li>Technology appropriate for your job</li>
<li>Comprehensive staff training programme</li>
<li>Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.</li>
<li>Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits</li>
<li>The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others</li>
</ul>
For further information please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment" target="_blank">https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment/</a> or contact <a href="mailto:office@abbeyschool.com" target="_blank">office@abbeyschool.com</a>.

KS4 SEND Teacher

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Your Application Form should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if an Application Form does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your Application Form you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
We require a highly motivated, flexible, and committed Recycling Driver / Team Leader with responsibility for the safe operation of a refuse collection vehicle and leading a team of Recycling Officers in a busy and demanding service.
The job also requires manoeuvring of waste collection receptacles and an ability to meet high production levels. Along with engagement with members of the public to secure high levels of recycling and customer satisfaction.
Preferably you will have experience of providing waste and recycling collection services, operating bin lift and compaction equipment on a refuse collection vehicle and responding to customers in a helpful, informative, and courteous manner.
A HGV Class C (old style HGV Class II) licence, valid CPC clearance and experience of operating waste collection vehicles.
As part of the interview process you will be required to complete a driving assessment with our driving assessor.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: &nbsp;Luke Denson on 0151 443 2510 or alternatively Thomas McGivern,&nbsp;0151-443-2406
Previous applicants need not apply

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Recycling Team Leader (Driver)

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Believe and Achieve The Governors of Longton Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly effective Learning Assistant to provide additional support to children in our school.We are a successful school with friendly staff and enthusiastic, hard-working children. Experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs in Key Stage One would be desirable. This post is temporary as linked to funding and will cease when the funding ceases or the child leaves the school. We are looking for someone who has:<ul><li> Has a passion for teaching and learning</li><li> Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues</li><li> Is committed to high standards and achieving the best outcomes for all</li><li> Embraces creativity and innovation in the classroom</li><li> Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life</li></ul>Working at Longton Lane Primary SchoolJoining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.Our knowledge and skills curriculum provides children a fun way to learn whilst they grow in confidence and develop as independent learners. Our mission statement is ‘Believe and Achieve’. This is underpinned by our belief that a successful partnership between parents, children and our school leads to an environment for everyone to flourish in.Our staff enjoy:<ul><li> A collaborative and friendly environment where ideas are valued and shared</li><li> The rewarding experience of seeing students grow, succeed, and develop confidence</li><li> Opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership development</li><li> The chance to make a real difference, shaping the future of our students</li><li> A culture that balances high expectations with genuine care and respect</li></ul>At Longton Lane Primary School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritise wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. Longton Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.For more information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:Elaine.Cammack-Cass@sthelens.org.uk" target="_blank">Elaine.Cammack-Cass@sthelens.org.uk</a> Closing Date - Noon, Monday 1st December 2025Interviews will be held Thursday 4th December 2025Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

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It’s an exciting time to join our Highways Team here at Staffordshire County Council!&nbsp;Our vision is to help Staffordshire’s economy grow, so that everyone has the opportunity of a good job and good prospects in a beautiful, safe, accessible, vibrant, cultural, prosperous, business friendly and sustainable county.&nbsp;Staffordshire has great places and great connections, boasting the beautiful rural landscape of a shire county together with excellent transport links to major destinations across the country. &nbsp;We are committed to fixing more roads and improving transport and digital connections and we are making significant investment into the quality of our roads. To ensure we can deliver our ambitious Highways Transformation we are looking to grow our team of highway engineering professionals and develop talent for the future.&nbsp;Although your base will be in Stafford, we have highway maintenance teams working from a number of locations across the county and are able to discuss flexible working options and locations that might be applicable for this role.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities <h3>As a member of the Capital Maintenance team you will:</h3><ul><li>Inspect, monitor and maintain records of maintenance activities within the highway to ensure compliance with legal, technical and other regulations placed upon the Council as a Highway Authority to ensure that the condition of the highway asset is protected.</li><li>Carry out a programme of inspections of live maintenance sites to ensure activities delivered through contractual partners meet the required technical specifications.</li><li>Provide technical advice and support to internal and external colleagues of specifications and codes of practice. This includes ensuring contractors are aware of their requirements and informing them where further evidence of quality assurance is required.</li><li>Identify and prepare evidence/information on defects and non-compliances and oversee the schemes to remedy defects as instructed by the Project Engineer.</li><li>Liaise with the Staffordshire Highways Laboratory to ensure required materials testing is carried out on all sites in accordance with the Council’s Highways Specification.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have experience in the management or delivery of structural highway maintenance together with:&nbsp;<ul><li>Understanding of testing and installation requirements for highway assets.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of design standards, design guidance and statutory requirements associated with highway projects.</li><li>Experience of working in partnership with internal and external bodies.</li><li>Experience of communications with stakeholders, contractors and third party organisations.</li><li>Experience of participating in multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>Demonstrable ability to use Microsoft software packages.</li><li>Full driving license required.</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Daniel Vale or Simon Richards at: daniel<a href="mailto:anna.johnson@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">.vale@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or <a href="mailto:simon.lilley@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.richards@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;We are committed to flexible working, with options for working from home and office depot locations across Staffordshire.&nbsp;Interviews will be held Wednesday 17th December 2025.Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Clerk of Works

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The pay and pensions service is part of the wider HR Operations Department based at the DCBL Stadium in Widnes. The team supports the efficient operation of the Council’s payroll, with two monthly payrolls for over 4,500 employees, including more than 1500 working in schools and on other external payrolls.Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, the Pay and Pensions Service Manager is a key member of the HR leadership team in the Chief Executive’s Delivery Unit.The HR Operations Service is in the middle of an exciting change to a new HR and Payroll System and will be moving from ITrent to Unit4 ERP in the second half of 2026Following the retirement of the current Service Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Team during this time of change and shape its strategic direction whilst ensuring the pay and pensions provision continues to deliver service excellence for the Council and its stakeholders.Your Contributions:As the Pay and Pensions Service Manager, you will manage the performance and direction of the Pay &amp; Pensions Service Team and ensure the provision of effective services to customers in accordance with Council policies and procedures, employment legislation, and HR / payroll established best practice. You will ensure that payroll &amp; pensions service provision and transactional work, including time recording systems, are planned and managed effectively. You will take the lead in the successful and efficient delivery of programmed work and appropriate solutions to support the achievement of business objectives. This includes a leading role in the implementation of a new HR and payroll system due to be introduced in the second half of 2026. You will also ensure continuous improvement of process and procedures. As a member of the HR Operations Leadership Team, you will contribute to the overall management of the HR Operations function. By leading the pay and pensions service you will shape its direction and manage an efficient, effective and responsive service.As the subject matter expert, you will advise, support and assist colleagues, senior leaders, and external stakeholders on complex pay/pensions matters, ensuring required levels of compliance with HMRC/pension provider requirements. You will find proactive resolutions and report these to the Council’s Corporate Management Team where appropriateYou will be a confident, experienced and suitably qualified professional, able to utilise your detailed and extensive knowledge of pay and pensions services. You will have a strong understanding of annual and monthly pension returns processes and have experience of public sector terms and conditions (e.g . Green Book, NHS and Teachers’ Pay).You will be a strong, highly motivated leader and team player with energy and credibility who commands the confidence of colleagues, senior managers, staff and all stakeholders.As well as the essential criteria, listed on the job profile, it would be advantageous if you also possess:<ul><li>Experience of working with public sector terms and conditions of service (e.g. Local Government, NHS, School Teachers)</li><li>Experience of Unit 4 ERP or equivalent system;</li><li>Payroll implementation/testing experience;</li><li>Use of leading business analysis and change tools such as Microsoft Office, Power BI, etc</li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at Halton Borough Council offices </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Hayley Hamlett, Interim Director of HR and Corporate Affairs on 0151 511 8840.Interviews are expected to take place on 17/18th December 2025.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Pay & Pensions Service Manager 

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(2 posts available)
Start date: Immediate start (dependent on notice required)
Contract: Permanent contract 36 hours weekly (Mon to Fri):
&nbsp;Monday 08:15 - 16:00
&nbsp;Tuesday 08:15 - 16:00
&nbsp;Wednesday 08:15 - 16:00
&nbsp;Thursday 08:15 - 16:00
&nbsp;Friday 08:15 - 15:45
39 weeks yearly (term-time plus 5 days)
Salary range: Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Band F, scp 12-17 (£24,816 - £26,919 per annum)
South Wirral High School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school committed to providing exceptional education and support to all students. We are seeking two dedicated and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated individual to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students requiring additional support. The successful candidate will work closely with students who have complex needs, including those requiring intimate care and tube feeding, and must be comfortable and willing to support these aspects of care as part of their role.
Key Requirements:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
Experience supporting students with SEND in a secondary school setting
Willingness to provide intimate care and tube feeding where required
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A nurturing and patient approach to supporting young people
We welcome applications from individuals with a passion for inclusive education and a commitment to supporting every student to thrive.
The Team:
The person appointed will join an experienced and innovative SEND team, supporting students with a range of special educational needs across the entire school. This accompanying video will explain more about what it is like to work in this team: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL4lbrmNYQU" target="_blank">Click here to view our video</a>
You:
The applicant should have recent and relevant experience in a similar role or experience in the pastoral care of young people with SEND in another sector. You will be working with students providing additional support to them during school hours. Assisting the learning of Key Stage 3 and 4 students, you will be working with a variety of students in the classroom, as well as on a one-to-one basis when required.
The post will provide a professional development opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching or working with young people.
This accompanying booklet gives you more information about the personal and professional benefits that will be available to you: <a href="https://www.calameo.com/read/006097937ec7a135d36e8" target="_blank">Click here to read our booklet</a>
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Friday 28 November 2025
Interview Date: w/c 1 December 2025
We are sorry that it will not be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. Anyone who has not heard of the progress of their application by the close of Monday 24 November must assume it has been unsuccessful.
Please visit <a href="https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/vacancies" target="_blank">https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/vacancies</a> for an application form.
Completed application form and letter of application to be addressed to Headteacher, and emailed to: <a href="mailto:recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk</a>
Letters of application should address the person specification and job description.
The post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered based on suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.
Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our school’s website: <a href="https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/policies/" target="_blank">https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/policies/</a>

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The application form and all information about the post is held on the school website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ncps.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.ncps.co.uk</a>
Please email your completed application form to Adam Cassin, Administrator at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:northwood.primary@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">northwood.primary@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;



Teaching Assistant Level 2 x 4 vacancies
PAY BAND D / SCP 5 – 6
Salary £25,583 - £25,989 per annum
Actual salary £20,430 - £20,755 (32.5 hours per week)
To commence ASAP
3 x TA Level 2 Fixed term positions supporting children with an EHCP and complex SEN needs. One EYFS and two in our Mainstream Y1-6, [30 hours per week plus SEN Allowance]
1 x TA Level 2 Permanent Class Teaching Assistant working within our Designated Special Provision, [32.5 hours per week plus SEN Allowance]
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and skilful Teaching Assistants for Northwood Community Primary School, to support progress and learning for chidren with complex SEND needs and/or EHCP outcomes. &nbsp;Northwood Community Primary School is a great place to work the role will include working with children to support them in the following ways:
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<li>To support cognition and learning and all learning needs across the four areas of SEND</li>
<li>To support sensory regulation and behaviour</li>
<li>To be aware of EHCP outcomes/targets for thei chlren they are supporting</li>
<li>To support our wider school by participating in an after school club</li>
<li>To iteract with parents/carers appropriately under direction for class teacher/phase lead</li>
<li>To undertake relevant training and CPD</li>
<li>To contribute to any other appropriate aspect of school life, under the direction of the Headteacher</li>
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Northwood Community Primary School is a flagship learning environment where 500 pupils are able to thrive and achieve their full potential within our Mainstream and Designated Special Provision.
If you are an inspirational teaching assistant, committed to raising standards and building rapport with pupils, staff &amp; parents/carers, we would love to hear from you.
You must:
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<li>Be caring, patient and prepared for physical activities</li>
<li>NQT Level 2 or above for Teaching Assistants or experience.</li>
<li>Be committed to high expectations of pupils in terms of learning and behaviour</li>
<li>Be able to use ICT to support learning</li>
</ul>

Closing date and shortlisting: Friday 28th November 2025 12noon 
Interviews: Monday 1st December 2025

Teaching Assistant Level 2 x 4

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Part Time School Business Manager 
Hours: Part time 16 hours – equivalent of 2 days per week (1 day on site, 1 day working from home) Salary: Grade 7 (Grade 8 may be considered for an exceptional candidate)
The Headteacher and Governors at Darnhall Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and strategic School Business Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in shaping the financial and operational future of our school while working in partnership with our established team.&nbsp;
About the Role
We are a busy school with a fantastic admin team. Over the last 18 months, we have restructured this so that it now consists of two full time receptionist/admin assistants, a full time attendance and HR assistant, and a full time bursar. We have been fortunate to work alongside a business manager consultant, approximately 2 days a week and we are now looking for someone to strengthen the strategic side of the team, working the equivalent of 2 days a week. The successful candidate will have flexibility over when they work and where they work, including some working from home. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and the Governors. This position would be suitable for someone who has worked as a School Business Manager before and may be looking to go part time. All day to day School Business Manager tasks will be undertaken by the school Bursar.
As part of the role, the School Business Manager will work closely with, and provide leadership to, our full-time Bursar who will manage day-to-day operations, including: finance, facilities and health and safety. The role of the School Business Manager will focus on higher-level strategic leadership, including:
<ul>
<li>Strategic oversight of school finance</li>
<li>Managing the annual budget and 3-year financial plan</li>
<li>Supporting the Headteacher and senior leaders and governors with high-quality financial advice and regular reports</li>
<li>Leading on staffing structure reviews, workforce planning and contractual changes</li>
<li>Ensuring best value through robust compliance, procurement and financial controls</li>
<li>Leading and developing the performance of the school Bursar</li>
</ul>
We are looking for someone who:
<ul>
<li>Has experience working in a Local Authority maintained school and has an extensive knowledge of Unit 4.</li>
<li>Has strong experience in school business management and the ability to directly contribute to the continued success of our school through their leadership</li>
<li>Understands the complexities of education finance, budget forecasting and staffing structures</li>
<li>Can lead, guide, and develop others with confidence and clarity</li>
<li>Communicates effectively with staff, governors and external partners</li>
<li>Can balance strategic oversight with practical problem-solving</li>
<li>Is highly organised, analytical and committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and compliance</li>
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How to Apply
Applications for the role must be made via the Jobs Go Public website.
Please email <a href="mailto:contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk</a> if you have any queries about this vacancy or would like an informal chat.

Part Time School Business Manager

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Specialist Resource Provision Leader &amp; Teacher with SEMH specialism
MARLFIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL TMS - UPS + TLR 2.1 (Subject to Teachers Pay and Conditions)
Required for January 2026 or sooner
Are you ready to pioneer something truly special?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Resource Provision Leader and Teacher with a specialism in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) to lead our Bluebell Class. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a bespoke curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our exceptional children.
&nbsp;Our school is under dynamic new leadership, with a newly formed senior leadership team and proud membership of the Children First Learning Partnership. We offer extensive grounds, including forest school and an allotment, and a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, express and thrive.
Bluebell Class is a place where every child feels included, valued and connected. Our ethos—Belong, Believe, Achieve—is at the heart of everything we do. We build meaningful relationships, foster a sense of belonging, and celebrate diversity in a warm, structured and supportive setting.
We require someone who is:
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<li>Is an outstanding and committed practitioner</li>
<li>Has a strong knowledge of SEND and SEMH provision</li>
<li>Has outstanding leadership potential and an ability to inspire others</li>
<li>Be committed to promoting ambitious progress and attainment for all children from whatever their starting points or barriers</li>
<li>Be committed to working with parents and the community</li>
<li>Play a full part in all aspects of school life</li>
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In return we can offer:
<ul>
<li>Responsive pupils who enjoy coming to school, are well-behaved and have positive attitudes towards their learning</li>
<li>A friendly, hardworking and highly professional team of teaching, support and office staff</li>
<li>Access to a range of high quality CPD and SEND Networking across our thriving MAT</li>
<li>A healthy budget to support the development of our Bluebell provision and staff</li>
</ul>
Applicants will only be considered if they have visited the school as part of the application process. This must be booked via the school office 01260 633120
Application deadline is 12 noon on Friday 5th December 2025.
If you wish to apply please do so via My New Term - link below
<a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140895/EDV-2025-MPS-07446&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140895/EDV-2025-MPS-07446&amp;nbsp</a>;
For more information please contact - <a href="mailto:admin@marlfields.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@marlfields.cheshire.sch.uk</a>

Specialist Resource Provision Leader & Teacher

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To apply for this post, please follow the link below to our website’s vacancies page, then click on ‘Apply Now’ in the MyNewTerm section:
 <a href="https://www.qphs.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&amp;pid=19" target="_blank">https://www.qphs.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&amp;pid=19</a>
 If you have any recruitment queries, please contact: <a href="mailto:tltrecruitment@tltrust.co.uk" target="_blank">tltrecruitment@tltrust.co.uk</a> Interviews will take place: w/c Monday 8th December 2025



Queen's Park High School Teacher of IT and Computer Science Full-time, permanent contract Start Date: ASAP (date negotiable for the right candidate including a September 2026 start) Salary: MPS - UPS (TLR available for the right candidate) Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 3rd December 2025
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of IT and Computer Science to join our successful and hardworking Ebacc team at Queen’s Park High School. This post is suitable for both early-career teachers (NQTs) or colleagues seeking to develop their skills further, within a culture of high expectation and strong professional support.
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Queen’s Park High School is a smaller than average 11-18 comprehensive school beautifully situated, close to the heart of the historic city of Chester. In April 2017, the school converted to become an academy within The Learning Trust, working in close partnership with Christleton High School, Chester International School and Belgrave Primary School. Our school vision is ‘Inspiring Individuals, Empowering Minds, Defining Futures’ and we strive constantly to improve the quality of our students’ classroom experiences in the pursuit of outstanding learning.
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There is a strong ethos of teamwork, sharing of good practice and a commitment to providing the best opportunities to ensure the success of our students at all levels across the school.
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For more information please contact - <a href="mailto:enquiries@qphs.co.uk" target="_blank">enquiries@qphs.co.uk</a>

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