Volunteer Profile – Nursery Assistant Responsibilities and expectations. 1. To support the staff in the Nursery to carry out their roles in relation to the welfare and education of the children. 2. To support the staff in the setting up and putting away of equipment necessary to support the delivery of the curriculum. 3. To help the children access the learning opportunities created during individual, group and Choose times. 4. To support the staff in the delivery of structured work sessions. 5. To help the children to develop their self-help skills and independence: dressing, toileting, eating and drinking. 6. To support the development of the children’s communication skills by being prepared to learn about alternative and augmented systems of communication 7. To be prepared to read charity policies and abide by our Code of Conduct. 8. You are warmly invited to attend our staff meetings as well as any of our in-house training session. 9. Willingness to attend an induction session for volunteers is expected. DBS CHECKS Volunteers aged 16 and over, who will be volunteering at Autism Early Support (Circle Centre) for longer than a 2 week period will need to have a DBS Check completed. For the purposes of this criminal record check the DBS define a volunteer as somebody who is working purely for the benefit of others. Please also note that unpaid work towards a course or qualification or for work experience is not classed as voluntary by the DBS. Charges for DBS checks are: £62.00 or £18.00 for a volunteer (as defined above). We ask volunteers to pay the relevant one of these costs. Autism Early Support (Circle Centre) will however reimburse any volunteer who is long standing and completes 100 hours of volunteering support for us. (This equates to one day a week for 6 months, or two days a week for 3 months). If volunteers wish to have a portable disclosure that are available, then they will be required to pay the additional costs of that themselves. AES can then complete a status check free of charge on the Portable DBS check and no additional costs are incurred. Autism Early Support is committed to Equality of Opportunity
We are looking for a Nursery Assistant at our Castlethoepr Nursery. Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.
This is a full time position, 40 hours Monday - Friday between the hours of 07.15-18.30
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To support a holistic approach to the curriculum
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To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met
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To ensure a high level of well-being among children
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To have a good understanding of Acorn’s ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice
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A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures
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To assist in the smooth day to day running of your group
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To carry out tasks requested
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To ensure the interactions with children are high quality and based on individual need/stage of development
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To demonstrate a positive approach to children’s behaviour working in-line with our policy and procedure
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To ensure there are professional, positive relationships demonstrated with parents
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To ensure the environment offers rich, first hand learning opportunities for all children which accommodates a holistic approach to the curriculum
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To support in making sure resources and equipment are readily available, accessible and replenished both inside and outside
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To ensure children’s interests are being met and appropriate teaching methods are being used to extend children’s thinking and learning.
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To support all staff, working as part of a team, adapting your role as necessary, and taking on specific responsibilities as required, including supporting inexperienced staff.
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To be responsive and aware of the individual needs of children.
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To ensure all children are making progress to their full potential
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To understand and implement planning in the moment
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To carry out observations regularly and are of high quality and in-line with Acorn’s recommendations for planning in the moment
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To ensure all children are given the opportunity to be independent
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To ensure all children have the opportunity to be physically challenged
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To support with paperwork in relation to the child, for example care plans, all about me forms, medicine forms, transition forms and two-year progress check (where appropriate) etc
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To understand the key person approach and be an effective key person
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To cascade any information or updates to the management and your staff team
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To keep abreast and adhere with changes in accordance to Acorn’s policies and procedures
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To safeguard all children in our care
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To have a good understanding of Acorn’s core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice
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A high-quality provision to support children’s learning across the curriculum
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To value parents as partners
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For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent
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Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents
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To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management
At Acorn, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As an inclusive employer, we’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. You must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanc...
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Job Purpose: To assist in the planning, provision and maintenance of an emotionally secure, safe, consistent, supportive and caring environment appropriate to the individual needs of young children and their families.
Salary: £24,444 per annum for over 21 years of age Full time, £15,238 for over 21 years of age per annum 24 hours, £10,158 for over 21 years of age per annum 16 hours, £12.21 per hour for Bank staff
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Lead Practitioner
Responsible for: Children, Students & Volunteers
Hours of work: Full time to cover between the hours of 7:45am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Part time for 24 or 16 hours and Bank staff will be considered. This post is all year round.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Take an active role in the day to day planning and delivery of the all-round care of the children in accordance with the Charity policies.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not confined to the following:
- Children
Ensure all activities within your areas are appropriately delivered, evaluated and recorded.
Ensure accurate records are maintained for all children.
Support and maintain communication throughout the Charity.
Provide a positive training placement to trainees and volunteers.
Promote and value children’s experiences within an anti-discriminatory framework.
Foster respectful and warm relationships with children by taking part in activities with them.
Take an active role in arrangement of daily activities to meet the developmental needs of each individual child in your care.
Monitor and maintain records on each child’s development in your Keyworker group. Liaise with parents, other team members and professionals as appropriate.
Ensure high standards of care and encourage personal hygiene with all of the children being consistently observant of their general health and welfare.
Maintain a child centred environment, reviewing room layout, appropriate displays and play materials to ensure the environment is stimulating and attractive.
Be aware of and implement all of the Charity’s Policies including Child Protection & Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Behaviour Management.
Be responsible for all children left in your care.
- Parents
Encourage parental involvement in every aspect of your work.
Ensure good communication between staff and parents by taking and passing on messages, answering the door/phone, explaining policies and keeping parents fully informed about their child day at the Charity.
- Centre responsibilities
Work as a member of the team while accepting the individual responsibilities of the post.
Attend staff and other meetings as required.
Participate in fund-raising events.
Undertake training and regular appraisals as part of your personal and professional development.
Monitor the conditions of the toys and equipment in terms of health and safety and report any concerns immediately.
Work in compliance with the health and safety policy at all times.
Maintain high levels of record keeping as necessary in the course of your work e.g. accident book, register, daily diary.
Support students, trainees and volunteers under the supervision of the senior staff.
Serve meals and prepare snacks for the children, supervise mealtimes and clear away afterwards ensuring children are eating and drinking adequately.
Maintain the cleanliness of the nursery undertaking cleaning and laundry duties as required.
Undertake any other duties required in keeping with the aims of this post.
Individual Specification
Essential
- GCSE English & maths at grade D or above
- Experience of providing care & educational experiences for children under 5
- Knowledge of educational, developmental and health needs of children under 5
- Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Years & Childcare
- Willingness to work towards the creation of a caring, safe atmosphere for all using the nursery/centre
- Ability to comm...
Nursery Assistant
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic nursery practitioner to join our friendly nursery team. The ideal candidate must be qualified, have previous experience working with young children, and be flexible to cover shifts as required. You will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports each child's development. If you are passionate about early years education and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
This job role is for a part-time position working between the hours of 8:00-5:30 Monday to Thursday and the occasional Friday cover when required. This role would suit someone flexible, dependable, and happy to support the team as needed.
Apply by sending CV's to dandeliondaynursery@yahoo.co.uk(link sends e-mail)
Nursery Assistant/Lunch cover
Salary: £12,726.83 - £15,189.00 (dependant on qualification and experience) + £1730 Oxford Weighting Allowance.
Hours: Part-time/20 hours per week (during the hours of 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)
Bainton Road Nursery is a purpose-built and state-of-the-art facility to cater for the children of students and staff of St John’s College Oxford with some places also available for children of Oxford University staff and students. Located just off the Woodstock Road at the northern end of the St John’s College Sports Ground with excellent transport links. The building has an external play area, facing out over the College sport fields, that is partly covered and can be used all year round. The Nursery is expected to care for approximately 26 children.
Reporting to the Nursery and Deputy Nursery Manager, the Nursery Assistant will work as a member of the nursery team to ensure that all children attending the setting receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences. To be responsible for meeting the requirements of regulatory bodies with relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, Special Educational Needs, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and to ensure that the Bainton Road Nursery policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
How to apply
We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further particulars can be downloaded here.
In accordance with Safer Recruitment policy, we will not be accepting CVs for this position. All candidates are required to use the attached Application Form. All applicants are requested to fill in an Equality Monitoring Form to help us fulfil our duties as an equal opportunities employer.
The completed Application Form should be returned to vacancies@sjc.ox.ac.uk, or by post to the HR Office, St John’s College, St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3JP, no later than 12 noon on Friday 20th February 2026.
If your application is successful your appointment will be subject to:
(i) the provision of an original document which indicates your right to work in the UK,
(ii) the completion of an initial 6 month probationary period,
(iii) the completion of an enhanced DBS check.
St John’s College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply for advertised positions.
Festival Assistant Job Title: Festival Assistant Reports to: Festival Director & Chief Executive Location: Canterbury Festival Office (CT1 2JA) (flexible/hybrid working arrangements are available by mutual agreement) Contract: Permanent, full-time with additional hours during the pre-/post-October Festival period Salary: £24,000–£25,000 per annum, dependent on experience Application deadline: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 9am About Canterbury Festival Canterbury Festival is Kent’s leading arts festival, presenting a diverse programme of 120+ events every October featuring music, theatre, literature, talks, comedy and community events, as well as several weekenders and one-off events throughout the year. We also run an active year-round Public Engagement programme of workshops, interactive artworks, school projects, choirs, youth music and community showcases, giving over 12,000 people opportunities to discover and engage with the arts in 2025. Role Overview The Festival Assistant provides all-round support across Canterbury Festival’s operations. Combining administrative, programming, production, marketing, public engagement and front-of-house responsibilities, the Festival Assistant plays an essential role supporting the planning and delivery of the Festival and associated year-round activity. With responsibilities ranging from programming administration, artist liaison, event management, box office and marketing support to general office administration and volunteer co-ordination, the Festival Assistant provides practical, organised and reliable assistance to ensure the smooth curation and co-ordination of events and the Festival office. The role is varied, hands-on and well suited to someone with a passion for the arts looking to build experience in arts administration and festival planning and delivery within a busy, close-knit cultural organisation. Festival House, 8 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JA General Enquiries 01227 452853 Website: www.canterburyfestival.co.uk E-mail: info@canterburyfestival.co.uk Registered on England No. 1480595. Registered Charity No. 279714. Canterbury Festival it the trading name of Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust, a company limited by guarantee. Registered Office: Festival House, 8 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JA. VAT No. GB 397 8105 11 Key Responsibilities Programming & Artist Administration - Provide administrative support to the programming team, maintaining accurate records, schedules and artist information. - Act as a point of contact for artists, speakers, companies and agents, assisting with - communication, coordination and information gathering. Support contracting processes, including issuing paperwork, tracking returns and maintaining databases. - Assist with artist logistics such as travel, accommodation, schedules, riders and hospitality requirements. Production & Event Support - Support the planning and delivery of Festival events and year‑round activities across multiple venues (including Public Engagement programmes and projects). - Assist with event logistics including schedules, stewarding requirements, artist arrivals and - technical coordination. Provide on‑the‑ground support during events, including front‑of‑house duties, steward briefing, ticket checking/sales and venue set-ups and clear‑downs. Liaise with venue staff, technicians, artists and volunteers both before and during events. - - Assist with arranging sound checks, artist transport, refreshments and introducing events where required. Marketing & Communications Support - Assist with gathering copy and images for marketing materials, newsletters and website updates. - Support brochure and newsletter distribution, including volunteer coordination and mailing preparation. Support the Marketing Manager in the promotion of and preparation for Festival events as required e.g. drafting social media posts, designing digital assets & on-site signage. - - Build and set-up events in the Box Office system as part of the on-sale process. Staff the reception and box office, responding to in‑person, telephone and email enquiries. Process ticket sales, exchanges and refunds using the Festival’s ticketing system. Box Office & Customer Service - - - Assist with box office operations at Festival events and third‑party events. - Monitor voicemail messages and info emails, ensure timely responses. - Support Festival Friend management including acting as a point of contact, updating members’ records, claiming Gift Aid, managing subscription enquiries, supporting campaigns to drive new subscribers and organising Friends exclusive events. Festival House, 8 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JA General Enquiries 01227 452853 Website: www.canterburyfestival.co.uk E-mail: info@canterburyfestival.co.uk Registered on England No. 1480595. Registered Charity No. 279714. Canterbury Festival it the trading name of Canterbury Theatre and Festival ...
Volunteers · Troon shop
Volunteer - Retail Assistant - Troon
Volunteering is always in style! Do you have a passion for fashion and love working with people? Then we have a new exciting opportunity for you.
Keeping our services and activities running takes a team effort – with volunteers providing that extra mile of support, effort and care alongside staff.
Volunteers support all areas of the Ayrshire Hospice so whether your expertise is with our fundraising team, helping out at one of our shops or providing support to our patients, we have a volunteer role with your name on it!
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- Troon shop
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Volunteers · Ayr Shop
Volunteer - Retail Assistant - Ayr
Volunteering is always in style! Are you enthusiastic about sustainability and love working with people? Then we have a new exciting opportunity for you.
Keeping our services and activities running takes a team effort – with volunteers providing that extra mile of support, effort and care alongside staff.
Volunteers support all areas of the Ayrshire Hospice so whether your expertise is with our fundraising team, helping out at one of our shops or providing support to our patients, we have a volunteer role with your name on it!
This role will involve working across both the shop and the warehouse, supporting the team processing donations in the warehouse and enhancing the customer service experience in the front shop.
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- Volunteers
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- Ayr Shop
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- Volunteer
Engagement Centre Assistant
As an
By doing this well and delivering excellent customer service, you’ll encourage our supporters to participate fully in the global movement of Compassion so that together, we can release more children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
By doing this well and delivering excellent customer service, you’ll encourage our supporters to participate fully in the global movement of Compassion so that together, we can release more children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively maintain and promote Compassion UK’s Christian ethos and values
- Build relationships with supporters to ensure they are known, loved, connected, and ignited to action.
The ideal candidate will bring the following skills, competencies and experience to thrive in this role:
- Customer service experience. Demonstrated ability to engage customers and manage their inquiries effectively.
- Core computer and administration skills. Experience with basic office systems such as Outlook, Teams, and Word is required.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team. Pursues targets, maintains quality, and handles challenging inquiries with patience, prioritising supporters' interests.
- A great listener and communicator. Actively listens, balances friendliness with professionalism, adapts communication, and clearly explains complex situations.
- Adaptable, flexible, and resilient. Comfortable in fast-paced settings, meets objectives with high quality, handles tough inquiries patiently, and adapts to flexible schedules to prioritise supporters.
- There’s an occupational requirementfor the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work. (You can read more about this in ourPolicy on Posts to be Held by Christians.)
Location, hours, key dates and benefits
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Starting from 21 hours per week to 35 hours per week
Applications close: 10 am
🗓️Key Dates
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on 25 January 2026
Assessments: begin
12 January 2026Formal interviews: start19 January 2026and are expected to conclude by5 February 2026
Please note: This is a rolling campaign. Assessments and interviews will begin before the application deadline, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences
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Please submit your application as early as possible, as Compassion UK reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, prior to the closing date. We also reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date.
Please note that we can only consider applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Please note that we can only consider applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Assessment Tasks
As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to complete an assessment task.
If you progress beyond the shortlisting stage, we’ll provide details of the task, which may be completed either ahead of your interview or on the day itself. This helps our panel gain a fuller understanding of your approach and suitability for the role.
Candidate Pack
Please explore our
candidate packStatement of Faith,Development & Projects Assistant Full time, permanent A L E X A N D R A PA L AC E , A L E X A N D R A PA L AC E WAY, LO N D O N , N 2 2 7AY • 02 0 8 36 5 2121 • ALEXANDRAPALACE.COM A L E X A N D R A PA R K A N D PA L AC E C H A R ITA B L E TRU S T I S A R EG I S T E R E D C H A R IT Y • C H A R IT Y REG I S TR ATI O N N U M B E R: 2 819 91 ABOUT ALEXANDRA PARK AND PALACE Alexandra Palace is the People’s Palace. We are an independent charity, caring for our 196-acre public Park and Victorian Palace. Affectionately known across North London as ‘Ally Pally’, we welcome over 4 million visitors each year. We’re building on over 150 years of history: from our heritage as a Victorian ‘pleasure palace’ and the site of the world’s first regular HD television broadcast, to our current programme of live music, theatre, sport, leisure and learning. ROLE DESCRIPTION In 2023, we launched a ten-year vision to transform Alexandra Park and Palace into a sustainable home for inspirational culture, creative and educational opportunities and green space. We are now beginning work to deliver an ambitious Strategic Plan and capital fundraising campaign to help achieve our goals. The Development and Projects Assistant will support work to secure donations from charitable trusts, foundations and government supporters to the campaign and support the delivery of both building and strategy projects. Working closely with both the Head of Development and Head of Strategic Projects and Planning, you’ll be joining a growing team with the opportunity to shape your role and make a real impact on both the future of Alexandra Palace and the North London communities we serve. Skills gained in this role could help you to build a career in fundraising, project delivery or in assessing the social impact of heritage and culture. Your work will help us to: • • restore and reopen derelict spaces in the Victorian Palace for everyone to enjoy improve key areas of the Park for both people and wildlife (including playgrounds, wetlands, wayfinding) • deliver our creative learning and wellbeing programmes, using the Palace’s amazing spaces and programme to make change with and for local communities take forward our ambitious programme to help Ally Pally reach Net Zero • We look to recruit a strong administrator excited to learn and make change. We will consider applicants with previous experience in fundraising or project management in arts and heritage organisations, or transferable skills from customer-facing and administrative roles in other industries. The salary is £30,647 pa This is a full time, permanent position working 09:00 – 17:30, Monday to Friday 2 HOW TO APPLY To apply for the role of Development and Projects Assistant please send your CV and cover letter of not more than 2 sides detailing how you meet the person specification below to recruitment@alexandrapalace.com, The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 30 January 20206 Interviews are expected to take place at Alexandra Palace on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 February. Please state in your cover letter in you are unable to interview on these dates. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our community and helps us to deliver more for our visitors. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we are unable to provide feedback to those not shortlisted for interview Job Title Development and Projects Assistant Department: Development and Strategic Projects Responsible To Line Manager: Head of Development (3 days/week) Also reporting to: Head of Strategic Planning and Projects (2 days/week) Overall job purpose To support the Development and Strategic Planning and Projects Departments to secure funds and deliver projects for the restoration of Alexandra Park and Palace, offering administrative support to both teams. The role focuses on support for fundraising from trusts, foundations and government funders and the planning and delivery of capital restoration projects Key internal relationships Development Manager (Individual Giving) Head of Facilities and Property Head of Park and Environmental Sustainability Executive Assistant to the CEO Head of Creative Learning Head of Marketing Head of Communications Strategic Plan Working Group Project Working Group Development Committee Key duties and responsibilities Development responsibilities 1. Administer our pipeline for trust, foundation and statutory funding bids, documenting new bids on our supporter database (Spektrix CRM), collating budget and supporting information for major bids and monitoring impact reporting deadlines 3 2. Carry out desk research to identify potential trust, foundation and statutory supp...
We are seeking a collaborative and missional priest to join the Mold Mission Area, rooted in Llanferres, Gwernaffield, Rhydymwyn, Cilcain and Nannerch. This is an exciting opportunity to proclaim the Gospel, nurture close-knit communities, and develop worship in a variety of styles.
We are looking for someone who:
- will love and encourage our congregations
- will be a visible presence in our communities
- can engage with families and schools
- will work collaboratively with clergy and lay ministers
- appreciates Welsh culture and heritage.
For an informal discussion aboutthe role, contact: Kevin Weston, Mission Area Leader: 07990 596372 / kevinweston@cinw.org.uk.
Closing date: Noon, 2 February
Interviews: 11 February 2026
Please return your application form to pamelavernon@cinw.org.uk
Volunteers · Saltcoats shop
Volunteer - Retail Assistant - Saltcoats
Volunteering is always in style! Do you have a passion for fashion and love working with people? Then we have a new exciting opportunity for you.
Keeping our services and activities running takes a team effort – with volunteers providing that extra mile of support, effort and care alongside staff.
Volunteers support all areas of the Ayrshire Hospice so whether your expertise is with our fundraising team, helping out at one of our shops or providing support to our patients, we have a volunteer role with your name on it!
- Department
- Volunteers
- Locations
- Saltcoats shop
- Employment type
- Volunteer
We are looking for a Nursery Assistant on a 1:1 basis looking after a child with SEN, (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our nursery at Kents Hill Nursery.
Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home.
Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2024' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months.
We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees.
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. We close our nurseries for four days a year to allow days to train our staff in a variety of subjects.
The role is 12 hours per week working between 09:30-12:30, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday on an all year round basis. The role is funded until March 2026 initially with a possible renewal till July 2027, following this other roles will be discussed nearer the time.
We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development.
Expectations
- To have a good understanding of Acorn’s core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice
- A high-quality provision to support children’s learning across the curriculum
- To value parents as partners
- For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent
- Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents
- To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management
The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.
Benefits:
Working at Acorn
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
- Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
- 65% Childcare discount
- Generous family leave
- Christmas closure
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Cyclescheme
- Techscheme
- Length of Service awards
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Pay advances
- Employee assistance wellbeing programme
Nursing
Healthcare Assistant - Pre-Assessment
Healthcare Assistant - Pre-Assessment
Haywards Heath Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work£24,531 per annum37.5 hours per week
Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.
As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward at our hospital, you’ll show us you’re able to meet deadlines and follow instructions. You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and hold relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.
As a Healthcare Assistant on the ward, you will:
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Put patient care first
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Carry out administrative duties
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Supporting a team of Registered Nurses and consultants in the delivery of exceptional patient care, pre and post surgery
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Enjoy time to get to know the people who are our patients
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Meet the needs of every individual
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Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact and experience
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital
Opened in 1993 and close to the centre of Haywards Heath, the Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital provides a wide range of medical services from minor procedures through to major surgical specialties. With three operating theatres – 1 is laminar flow, comprehensive outpatient facilities including a 3T MRI scanner, an excellent onsite pre-assessment clinic, physiotherapy department and 26 en-suite rooms on the ward.
Ours is a well-planned hospital with a clean, modern environment. We are proud of our consistently high standards of patient care which is delivered by our fantastic team throughout the whole patient journey.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
Healthcare Scheme
Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Overtime
For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard rate of pay. For unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to your salary at the following rates: Nights Hours worked between 7pm and 7am on any day of the week, 30% of basic hourly rate. Weekends Hours worked between 7am and 7pm on a Saturday or Sunday, 20% of basic hourly rate. Bank Holidays Hours worked between midnight and midnight of a bank holiday, 100% of basic hourly rate.
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Assistant Teacher - Early Years KS115
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Brighton College Prep School is seeking an Assistant Teacher to start in April 2026. This is a part-time role, working in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Teacher who is fully integrated into the life of the school and Brighton College as a whole. Due to the nature of the role, candidates will need to hold a level 3 qualification or above.
Key Responsibilities:- To work closely with the teachers regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and progression.
- To have knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework.
- To proactively arrange and set-up learning environments for impactful pupil use, including outdoor learning areas.
- To take responsibility for planning and delivering interventions and assessing pupils.
- To assist specialist teachers in the delivery of the curriculum and school events.
- To share the responsibility for pastoral care of the children and ensure good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the staff.
- To liaise with the Learning Support Leadership.
- To work with the class teachers to create a stimulating learning environment.
- To support the teaching team with general organisational duties.
- To undertake observations of children individually and in groups and upload comments and assessments on to Tapestry, their online learning journal.
- To be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending Open Mornings/events at the weekend and acting as ambassadors for the school.
- To be willing to attend school functions as required.
- To undertake all duties and procedures as specified in the current staff handbook.
- To attend INSETS and undertake continuous professional development.
- To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.
- To support the co-curricular programme by running a weekly after school club on a theme of your choice.
- To support the after-school group on two days per week after school.
- To support the holiday club for three days per year during the school holidays.
- An interest and commitment to the education and happiness of young children.
- A sound knowledge of relevant teaching curricular, including any recent changes.
- A positive approach to assisting and teaching.
- A caring attitude towards children and peers.
- Patience and tolerance when dealing with others.
- Energy and enthusiasm within a busy workplace.
- A creative outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude.
- The ability to be fair and objective.
- The ability to work as a team member and independently.
- The ability to use initiative.
- A flexible approach and willingness to be flexible with others.
- A willingness to further own professional development.
- To be a good communicator.
- To have a sense of humour!
- 25.5 hours per week. The core hours are 7.45am-4.00pm, Monday to Wednesday inclusive, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak and a further 15-minute unpaid break at another time during the day.
- The total working hours will also include two hours per week for Rockhoppers After School Club and one hour per week for an after-school club.
- There is also a requirement to work an additional three days during the school holidays for Rockhoppers Holiday Club.
- This role is term time (35 weeks per year) plus an additional three days during the school holidays.
- Some flexibility with start and finish times will be required.
- Annual leave entitlement is included in the salary for this role.
- Holidays should be taken outside of the working weeks.
- This role will involve daily contact with pupils and the successful candidate will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
- All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promo...