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
Role:
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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
Responsibility
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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
Expectations
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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.
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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- Volunteers
- Locations
- Troon shop
- Employment type
- Volunteer
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
- Locations
- Ayr Shop
- Employment type
- 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
🗓️Key Dates
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,Planned Maintenance – Monday 19th January ⚠️ Pool and Relaxation Suite Closed. No hot water throughout the building, cold water available. All lessons cancelled – phone reception on 01343 550033 to arrange an alternative lesson between January 20-25.
Planned Maintenance – Monday 19th January Pool and Relaxation Suite Closed. No hot water throughout the building, cold water available. All lessons cancelled – phone reception on 01343 550033 to arrange an alternative lesson between January 20-25.
32.5 Hours per week
£12.60 per hour Lifeguard, £14.70 per hour Supervisor
MLC/547
The Pool Lifeguard/Supervisor plays a vital role in the day-to-day operation of Moray Leisure Centre pools. Great emphasis is placed on creating a friendly, welcoming and caring environment for customers and staff. They must also ensure that, through the application of good management principles, staff remain motivated to achieve not only the objectives of the Centre, but also their own personal objectives.
The Lifeguard/Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day running of the pool area, and the health and safety of all staff and users of the area..
Acting for the Pool Manager in their absence within the areas of responsibility
The Lifeguard/Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day running of the pool area, and the health and safety of all staff and users of the area..
Acting for the Pool Manager in their absence within the areas of responsibility
26th January 2026
An application pack can be obtained by emailing Recruitment@mlc-elgin.co.uk
You can also fill out and download an application form here
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- Vacancy Type
- Fixed Term/Full Time
- Location
- Wimbledon, London
- Application Deadline
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Job Profile
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Job Profile document
- Job Advert
- Required from September 2026
We are seeking to appoint a graduate assistant in the Music department for the academic year from September 2026.
The graduate will assist in all areas of the day-to-day running of the music department. They will report principally to the director of music and be encouraged to take a full and active role in the curricular and extra-curricular activities of the department.
Duties will include the following:
To assist where necessary with classes. This could include guiding pupils in their composition and theory work and in preparation for various group and solo performances. Each year the graduate assists in a community groups project with pupils who perform and arrange music for a staged production.
To assist the music department administrator in various ways ensuring the smooth running of the department. This will include some secretarial duties, designing concert posters and programmes and collating reports and, for rehearsals and concerts, helping with various aspects of stage management.
To take a full and active role in the performing calendar at King’s. Depending on the candidate there are choirs, orchestras and bands. Where possible, we encourage graduates to participate in many of these ensembles, assisting in, and leading rehearsals as appropriate.There are several occasions where a graduate will be asked to contribute to the department outside of normal timetabled hours, for example for concerts, choral society and trips. On these occasions adequate notice will be given and it is expected that the graduate will be correspondingly flexible with their time.
The department runs a small number of trips to professional concerts each year and the graduate will be encouraged to accompany staff and pupils on these. These normally take place in the evenings during term time. There are also occasional tours both in this country and abroad which the graduate student may be invited to join.
Our current graduate also assists with sport in the junior school on two afternoons a week and with lunchtime and break time duties. A more specific timetable will be drawn up when the graduate arrives at the school.
Person SpecificationEssentialExcellent ICT skills, with working knowledge of notation software
Ability to work under own initiative and be self-motivated
A good communicator able to relate well to pupils and staff in a professional capacity
Flexibility. Some work takes place during the evenings and at weekends
An ability to work to tight deadlines
Excellent practical music skillsDesirableA confident accompanist, able to play for assemblies, concerts and examinations
Closing date: Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 9amInterviews: Tuesday 3rd February 2026This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
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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Job reference:AA CG
We are looking for someone to join our excellent team on an ad-hoc basis to support a 10 year-old with learning disabilities and provide occasional support for his 6 year old younger brother (who does not have a learning disability).
This is an excellent opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention Team (including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and physiotherapy). The main part of the post is to support a young 10-year-old boy to pursue his hobbies/interests and provide support with learning and communication through play therapy. Direction will be given by parents and full training will be provided on the job.
Applicant will support child using different learning strategies and communication devices (proloquo2go). Opportunities will also be provided to develop skills in using a range of different tools and techniques.
- Duties will include supporting the individual to undertake a variety of social, learning, toileting and physio activities. You may very occasional be asked to carry out light domestic duties, such as tidying toys and tidying 10 year old’s bedroom.
- Experience of working with children with learning difficulties would be beneficial. Although you will be working with various professionals, you will report directly to parents and have weekly updates on progress.
- The post holder will also be expected to support with personal care.
This post is suited to someone that is reliable, kind, uses initiative and is trustworthy and willing to learn on the job. We looking for someone who is flexible – but at the same time we work with you around your schedule.
Working hours are Wednesday 3.15pm – 6pm and Friday 12.45pm – 6pm.
Below 15 hours per week so post is suitable for University students. This is a permanent role and looking for someone who can commit for more than a year.
This is a permanent role and looking for someone that can commit for more than a year.
If you are interested in working with really happy, energetic children and learn more about play therapies and other forms of therapies.
The hourly rate is £14 per hour.
How to apply
Please send your CV along with a short paragraph on why you would like the job, a little bit about yourself and your previous experience by email to: pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk or can be posted to:
PA Recruitment, Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living, Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road. Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Please ensure that you have paid adequate postage to send any application forms by mail as LCIL does not accept postage otherwise.
No closing date for this post but please apply as soon as possible.
Please note Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) provides support to individual disabled employers. LCIL is not the employer and only provides the recruitment and administrative support to the individual employer.
Assistant Teacher - Early Years KS115
- Job Summary
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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...
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