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We continue to invest in our SEND and Specialist Support Service, reflecting the growing number of children and young people identified with additional needs.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest believe that every child and young person should have access to high quality education, with the right support at the right time, so that they can achieve the best outcomes possible as adults. Our purpose is to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their outcomes so that they can live their best lives. </p>\n<p>We are committed to working with our partners to develop processes around co-production and ensure this is embedded in everything that we do. We produce strategies that lead to co-delivery of services, making the best use of resources available for children and young people with SEND.</p>\n<p>We are a small but growing team who work closely together to ensure we deliver the best support to families of children and young people with SEND. 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Whether working in the office, side by side with colleagues, or some days from home, you will be fully inducted and supported.</p>\n<p>Some of your role and responsibilities will be to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage and oversee the EHC Needs Assessment and placement process for young people.</li>\n<li>Ensure that each assessment is managed efficiently and within Statutory deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ensure that children's assessed needs are accurately described in their EHCPs.</li>\n<li>Negotiate and secure educational provision and placements for children and young people across Berkshire.</li>\n<li>Ensure that all children with EHCPs have their needs reviewed annually and that any agreed amendments to the EHCP and/ or change in provision and placement are made in consultation with parents and all other parties.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>(*pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h4>Our support...</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Monday 9 June 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Ayanda Larkin, Senior SEND Officer</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ayanda.larkin-harrison@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">ayanda.larkin-harrison@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 355496</p>\n<p>or</p>\n<p>Suzi Austin-Brookes, SEND Service Lead</p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:suzi.austin-brookes@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">suzi.austin-brookes@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 351758</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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To support this, we continue to invest in our SEND Service to increase capacity, training and career development opportunities to promote closer partnership working with children, young people and their families.</p>\n<p> We have already recruited a number of new Officers to our SEND Service in January 2025, and it has never been a better time to join us and to be part of future successful story of Wokingham Borough Council’s ambitious SEND services.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata for Part Time)</p>\n<p>⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the continuing improvement of the SEND Service for pupil and their families, promoting the Local Authority’s values and working in collaboration with rest of the SEND Service.</li>\n<li>To work collaboratively with families, schools and other key partner agencies for individual children and young people with SEND to ensure they are educated and are in receipt of appropriate provision that is in line with their holistic needs.</li>\n<li>Working closely with and facilitating engagement with educational settings and relevant practitioners to support, advise and monitor the local offer and to work with schools on individual cases as needed.</li>\n<li>Managing a case load of children and young people with SEND; acting as a key point of contact. This includes engagement with families, children, young people, schools, colleges and other partners where a statutory assessment request has been made. Or responding to change in circumstances.</li>\n<li>The role holder should undertake their work with due regard to the equitable use of resources and to drive the sustainability of services financially, underpinning the improvement of the SEND Service through their individual practice and supporting the development of others. </li>\n<li>The role holder will prioritise the statutory processes for vulnerable children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans, ensuring appropriate provision is identified without delays.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding of SEN legislation and procedures, including<strong> </strong>knowledge of legislation in relation to SEN i.e. Children’s Act, Code of Practice, DDA, etc. </li>\n<li>Experience of working with children and/or families with SEN.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing complex casework which includes a need for mediation or conflict resolution in an educational environment. </li>\n<li>The ability to write detailed and complex reports independently utilising information provided by both internal and external colleagues </li>\n<li>Good IT skills, including word processing skills in Microsoft Office, and in database systems </li>\n<li>Ability to travel to a variety of locations in borough to develop relations with educational settings and attend training to key stakeholders. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. </p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our team via email sam.philo@wokingham.gov.uk or jamie.conran@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong><em>Closing date:</em></strong><em> 15th June 2025, 11pm</em></p>\n<p><strong><em>Interview date:</em></strong><em> TBC</em></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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Do you have an interest to work with children?</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>We currently have a SEN Teaching Assistant position available in the school to work in our SEND alternative <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>resource provision (Rainbow/Garden Room).</div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div>At Thameside we celebrate inclusiveness, belonging and integrity as well as valuing and nurturing differences between us. This is an exciting time to join Thameside as we continue our journey to improve provision and progress for all of our children.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>At Thameside we have a SEND alternative resource provision known as Rainbow and Garden room. This role will be specifically to work in the Rainbow and Garden provision.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive school and to work with specific children with complex SEND needs including willing to work on a 1:1 basis.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>We require a caring and supportive individual to work with young children with challenging behavioural needs to assist them with their development and learning. </div>\n<div></div>\n<div>The ideal candidate will have transferable experience of working with children with challenging needs. You must be resilient and be willing to persevere to build rapport with children with complex learning and behavioural difficulties.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>It is a challenging but very rewarding role! You can make a world of difference to a child’s learning experience.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>If you have experience of working with children in a similar capacity but not in a school setting, we would still like to hear from you.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><b>Your duties will include:</b></div>\n<div>• Supporting the class teacher to implement planned lesson learning activities for SEN children</div>\n<div>• Interact and engage with individual pupils with complex SEN needs in a class and 1:1 basis through indoor and outdoor activities</div>\n<div>• To provide one to one support to learners with learning difficulties and/ or learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.</div>\n<div>• To help students adjust to their new settings, recognise signs of distress and offer reassurance, and to promote and encourage the acceptance and inclusion of all pupils.</div>\n<div>• To supervise and support students to ensure their safety and access to learning and facilitate students’ physical, emotional and educational development.</div>\n<div>• Keeping children safe in their surroundings and activities they engage in including dealing with first aid incidents.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div><b>We are seeking candidates that have:</b></div>\n<div>• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.</div>\n<div>• Experience working with autism and attachment needs.</div>\n<div>• Good levels of literacy and numeracy skills. 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Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.</p>\n<p>Please visit our website to learn more about Kennel Lane School: <a href=\"http://www.kennellaneschool.com/\">http://www.kennellaneschool.com</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Actual: £17,375, £518 fringe and £1095 SEN allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-12T11:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6dbaf340-7264-46b8-925f-e0c00076b39c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c5602cda-9e61-47c9-8ea1-5ba73b692254","title":"House Mentor","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Garth Hill College","location":"Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<div>We are seeking to appoint a talented, dynamic and committed individual with a big heart to the post of House Mentor to work alongside the well established leadership team in Fielden house.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The successful candidate will possess the skills, confidence and aptitude to work effectively with our young people and their families. As a key member of the pastoral team, the House Mentor will support pupils’ personal development and help ensure that they progress and achieve success. Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We offer a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere, a strong team ethos, a strong staff association and the very best programme of professional development together with opportunities for career development.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning. We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally</div>\n<div><strong> </strong></div>\n<div>Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) young people. 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On land we have a low ropes course, bush craft area, a rock climbing and high ropes facility, two orienteering courses and a mobile climbing tower. </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<p>As an Instructor, you will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the delivery of activities such as taster sessions, school/youth group events, corporate days, school holiday activities and BC/RYA courses</li>\n<li>Assist with boat hire, offsite events, centre maintenance, and general administration / reception cover duties where necessary</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum age of 16 years old</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Must hold one of the following qualifications:</strong> BCAB (Paddle UK) Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award (or equivalent), RYA Dinghy Instructor, Climbing Wall Instructor (previously CWA), Archery GB Instructor or British Fencing Core Coach award</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Benefits include: Flexible hours, holiday pay, training opportunities and use of equipment.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Area:</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Richard Ashwell, Centre Manager at richard.ashwell@wokingham.gov.uk or alternatively Mike Bennett, Activities Manager at dintonactivitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025, 11pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong> </strong></em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. </em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 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We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependant on the needs of the service.</p>\n<h3>About you...</h3>\n<p>As Principal Educational Psychologist, you will be able to provide strategic leadership for our Educational Psychology Service (EPS). You will drive high standards and innovation, ensuring the effective, evidence-based deployment of psychologists to meet both statutory duties and the demands of our traded service offer. The role of Principal Educational Psychologist is key to shaping the EPS, aligning it with council priorities like the Safety Valve agenda, and ensuring financial sustainability.</p>\n<p>You will also play an active leadership role within the wider SEND & Inclusion service, contributing significantly to the local SEND strategic plan and fostering strong multi-agency partnerships to enhance outcomes for CYP with SEND and their families. </p>\n<p>You will be fully qualified (Doctorate or Masters in Educational Psychology) and HCPC registered Educational Psychologist with significant post-qualification experience, preferably within a local authority.</p>\n<p>As Educational Psychologist, you must have proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate professional staff, alongside experience in strategic planning, service development, and managing change. A deep understanding of relevant legislation (Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice), educational systems, and psychological theory is essential. We need an excellent communicator and collaborator with experience managing budgets and using data to drive service improvement. A commitment to ethical practice, equality, diversity, and inclusion is fundamental.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>As the Principal Educational Psychologist, you will lead the Educational Psychology Service (EPS), managing the Senior Educational Psychologists and reporting directly to the Assistant Director Education & Learning. The EPS sits within the Education & Learning section of the People Directorate.</p>\n<p>You will be joining a structure focused on improving outcomes for children and young people through collaborative, evidence-based practice.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Educational Psychology Service (EPS), ensuring alignment with council priorities (e.g., SEND strategy, Safety Valve agenda). </li>\n<li>Lead, manage, and supervise the EP team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and high-quality, evidence-based service delivery (statutory and traded). </li>\n<li>Manage the EPS budget and develop the traded service offer, including income generation, marketing, and ensuring financial sustainability. </li>\n<li>Champion multi-agency collaboration, building strong partnerships with schools, health, social care, and families to drive the SEND strategic plan and promote inclusive practice. </li>\n<li>Represent the EPS, contributing expert psychological knowledge at strategic council meetings, SEND panels, and multi-agency forums, ensuring the LA meets its statutory duties.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h4>Our support…</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews date tbc</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Duane Chappell, Assistant Director – Education & Learning</p>\n<p>Tel.: 01344 351720</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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Unfortunately, there is no flexibility with the start and finish times. </span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><b><span>About the Avenue School:</span></b></div>\n<div>The Avenue School is a vibrant and friendly SEN school which supports more than 250 pupils, aged between 3-19, with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, some physical disabilities and autism. We have small well-resourced classes and a real passion for supporting young people to have active and healthy lives through an exciting education both in and out of the classroom.</div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><b><span>About you:</span></b></div>\n<div><span>Are you a naturally caring person who wants the best for children? If yes, come and make a difference to the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs. </span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><b><span>About the role:</span></b></div>\n<div><span>Learning Support Assistants work as part of a team providing care and learning experiences for our pupils encouraging them to develop to the best of their potential. </span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>You will be class based and will help pupils with their learning, go out in the community and manage behaviour.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>We are looking for people who are patient, caring, supportive, flexible, have a good sense of humour, enjoy using their initiative and working as part of a team.</span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><b><span>What we’re looking for:</span></b></div>\n<div><span>• Previous experience of working with SEN children is preferred but is not essential as full training will be given. </span></div>\n<div><span>• Adaptability, resilience and being able to think on your feet are essential in this varied role</span></div>\n<div><span>• An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people</span></div>\n<div><span>• A good command of English and Mathematics are essential </span></div>\n<div><span>• Good ICT skills</span></div>\n<div><span>• You should be patient and calm, with a consistent and positive approach to managing student behaviour, and understand how students learn</span></div>\n<div><span>• Successful candidates need to be physically fit.</span></div>\n<div><span></span></div>\n<div><span><b>Our Benefits:</b><br>• Term time only working hours with fixed hours (8.30am – 3.15pm) <br>• Friendly staff and a supportive working environment <br>• Employee Assistance Programme which includes counselling, physio sessions and access to a 24 hour GP appointment line <br>• Pension Scheme including death in service <br>• Complimentary tea and coffee in our staff room<br>• Free wifi <br>• Social events throughout the year <br>• Paid well-being day for all employees after one year’s service<br>• School lunches available to purchase<br>• On-site parking/the school is near a bus route<br>• Blue Light Card available to purchase <br>• Cycle scheme <br>• Paid annual flu & help B jabs <br>• 5 days long service award after 10 years service <br></span></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><b><span>To apply, please visit the vacancy page of our website - <a href=\"https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/\">https://www.avenue.reading.sch.uk/</a> - and fill in the forms that you’ll find in the Support Assistant recruitment section. Please state what role you are interested in and what days you are able to work. </span></b></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><b><span>All completed forms must be returned to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk\">recruitment@avenue.reading.sch.uk</a> by the closing date which is Sunday 1st June 2025. For more information, please call Vanessa Carrick on 0118 214 5257.</span></b></div>\n<div><span> </span></div>\n<div><span>Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date. </span></div>\n<p></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£7,392 - £18,482 Per year.","publishDate":"2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3003bb45-3f58-4ca2-815c-0131fa9dbf3e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7c3a3d6e-4856-4bbb-b7a8-fe0afe043c36","title":"Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Assessor","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are seeking a dynamic Social Care Coordinator to join our Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Team. You will be responsible for carrying out TEC assessments, implementing TEC as a solution and working closely with Adult Social Care staff, our TEC providers and the TEC Lead. <br><br>We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.<br><br>Reading Borough Council is transforming the way it provides care and support by integrating care technologies into practice to enhance peoples’ quality of life.<br><br><strong>About the role:<br></strong>You will be based within Reading Adult Social Care. Promoting the use of TEC to give greater independence and control to disabled and older people in Reading, enabling them to continue to live in their own homes for longer.<br><br>You will deliver flexible and creative solutions to meet people’s needs in their own homes, that will increase their independence and reduce dependence on care and support.<br><br><strong>Duties will include:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the Councils new fall prevention strategy or working closely with the Councils new falls Prevention Team to support the reduction of falls in the community</li>\n<li>Support individuals who use services to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence.</li>\n<li>Ensure that people receive good quality TEC assessments, information, advice and signposting to help build resilience and achieve outcomes that are important to them.</li>\n<li>Undertake complex TEC assessments and reviews in line with Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and where appropriate Mental Health Act 1983 (as emended 2007) duties.</li>\n<li>Promote the ‘think TEC’ principle and deliver flexible and creative solutions to meet people’s needs that will increase their independence and reduce dependence on care and support.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop. You will be supported with training and supervision from the TEC Lead.<br><br>You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures.<br><br>You will need to have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent communication skills</li>\n<li>GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent.</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge of Information Governance and Data Protection.</li>\n<li>Understanding or interest in Technology Enabled Care (TEC) solutions, the potential and scope of TEC and how it can creatively be integrated into various packages of care.</li>\n<li>Motivated and enthusiastic about helping to shape the development of the TEC service.</li>\n<li>Experience and understanding of Adult Social Care.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with professionals from other agencies.</li>\n<li>Ideally experience of Technology Enabled Care.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We want our TEC Service to stand out from the crowd and embrace new digital and technological solutions because we believe that technology should be better integrated into care and support packages. <strong><br><br></strong>You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. <br><br></p>\n<p>Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team</strong> - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency</strong> - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious</strong> - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential </p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading</strong> - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity</p>\n<p><br><strong>Our offer<br></strong>The role involves a combination of working from home, at least one day a week office working and occasional site visit. <br><strong><br></strong>A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement – starting from 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - with the option to buy additional leave</li>\n<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>\n<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities including working from home</li>\n<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>\n<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>\n<li>Cycle salary sacrifice scheme</li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>\n<li>'Your Reading Passport' scheme - competitive rates for local gyms</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>If you have any specific questions or need further information, please contact: Carole Lee, Principal Occupational Therapist, on 0118 937 4712 email on </strong><a href=\"mailto:Carole.Lee@reading.gov.uk\">Carole.Lee@reading.gov.uk</a><strong> or Chidinma Nwahiri, TEC Lead on </strong><strong>07971 655 250 email </strong><a href=\"mailto:Chidinma.Nwahiri@reading.gov.uk\">Chidinma.Nwahiri@reading.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date: Sunday 25<sup>th</sup> May 2025<br>Interview dates: To be confirmed</p>\n<p><br>Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p>\n<p><br><strong>Visit: </strong><a href=\"https://moretoreading.co.uk/\"><strong>www.moretoreading.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.</strong> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,269 to £32,654 Per Year","publishDate":"2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4d7f8a12-abfc-4bd0-a41d-8f5509d57337.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c8f7580b-b231-407e-9464-e76bf2d2cf60","title":"Inclusion Officer","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"King's Academy Easthampstead Park","location":"King's Academy Easthampstead Park","locationType":3,"description":"<p>It is not just our teaching staff who help us create a positive culture for learning where students are Respectful, Successful and World Wise. All staff are vital in helping students achieve their full potential and ensure that they can make a positive contribution to society on a global stage. </p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Inclusion Officer to join our school. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the inclusion room and ensuring it has a positive impact on our students. The successful candidate will need to have extremely high standards, have experience of working with young people and prior behavioural management is desirable. A caring, flexible and common-sense approach is important to ensure that all students achieve to the best of their ability.</p>\n<p>King’s Academy Easthampstead Park is a co-educational, community comprehensive serving Bracknell South. As a school we strive to give our students every opportunity to be happy, healthy and successful. We aim to deliver the best quality teaching and learning in a school where staff and students have respect and pride in themselves, their school and their community. </p>\n<p>We work with our students to develop their aspirations and talents to achieve their full potential in a safe, caring and supportive environment. We have a friendly and supportive staff who enjoy working with a student body that fully reflects our community. There is a strong sense that the school is moving forward and we believe that this is an exciting time to join us. King’s Academy Easthampstead Park, values diversity and promotes equality. </p>\n<p>Our vision is to deliver a school judged as outstanding, that lives up to its values and beliefs. Our sense of community is built around the quality of relationships between staff, students and parents with the emphasis on respect and pride. </p>\n<p><strong>Applications will be considered upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</strong></p>\n<p>To apply, please complete the application form in full which can be downloaded from the school’s website at <a href=\"https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/\">https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/</a> or contact our Personnel Officer, via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk\">recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk</a> or by telephone on 01344 390826.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing: Midday on Tuesday 22 April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews to take place: Week commencing 28 April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><em>Our recruitment has safeguarding at the heart of the process. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. 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Essential skills include safeguarding supervision, undertaking audits, developing and delivering training, data analysis, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.</p>\n<p>You will demonstrate the confidence and professionalism to effectively challenge schools on their safeguarding arrangements, always keeping children’s safety at the heart of everything you do.</p>\n<h3>About the team…</h3>\n<p>You will be leading the dedicated Education Safeguarding Team, which includes an Education Safeguarding Officer and Administrator. This team sits within the Education & Learning section, under the Strategic Lead for SEN Specialist Support Services, as part of the wider People Directorate. You will work collaboratively within the council and with external partners to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding for children in Bracknell Forest.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Effectively line manage the Education Safeguarding Team, overseeing performance management and professional development. </li>\n<li>Provide expert safeguarding leadership and advice to the education service, ensuring schools are competent and confident in their safeguarding duties and have robust arrangements in place. </li>\n<li>Represent education services and provide strategic advice at senior multi-agency safeguarding meetings (e.g., LSCB, MAPPA, MARAC) and contribute to relevant subgroups. </li>\n<li>Monitor and audit safeguarding arrangements, policies, and procedures within schools, providing support and challenge to ensure compliance and best practice. </li>\n<li>Design, deliver, and evaluate safeguarding training for school staff, and provide direct advisory support, networking, and supervision for Designated Safeguarding Leads.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits…</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our values</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. </p>\n<h4>Our support...</h4>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. </p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27 May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:</p>\n<p>Oliver May, Strategic Lead SEN Specialist Support Services: 01344 354213</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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Teacher Assistant - Farley Hill

Reading Borough Council

£21,029 - £22,812 per year plus £1,131 SEN Allowance

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

SEND Officer

Bracknell Forest Council

£35,941 - £40,219 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

SEND Casework Practitioner

Wokingham Borough Council

£39,513 - £43,693 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part-Time), Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Educational Psychologists

Brighter Futures for Children

Soulbury Scale A 8-11 pro-rata (plus 3 SPAs)

Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Early Years Teaching Assistant

College Town Primary School

Bracknell Froest Grade J, Point 3-6 £12.82 to £13.42 per hour. Actual Salary £16,769 to £17,553 p.a

College Town Primary School (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

SEN Support Assistant (Eagle Class) - Southcote Primary School

Reading Borough Council

£19,370 to £21,352 Per year

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

SEND Teaching Assistant - Thameside Primary School

Reading Borough Council

£24,790 to £25,584 pro rata. Actual starting salary £18,307 to £18,892 per year

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Sixth Form Student Personal Development Advisor

Edgbarrow School

£29,799 (full time equivalent salary inclusive of fringe allowance), £24,166 per annum (actual salary inclusive of fringe allowance)

Edgbarrow School, Grant Road, Crowthorne (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 3 days

HLTA - English

Edgbarrow School

£29,799 per annum (Full time equivalent salary inclusive of fringe allowance) £24,166 per annum, (Actual salary for weeks/hours worked inclusive of fringe allowance)

Edgbarrow School, Grant Road, Crowthorne (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Learning Support Assistants

Kennel Lane School

Actual: £17,375, £518 fringe and £1095 SEN allowance

Kennel Lane School, Kennel Lane, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

House Mentor

Garth Hill College

BGI 6 - 14 £13.41 - £15.20 per hour. £21,847 - £24,751 including London Weighting.

Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Early Years Advisor - Inclusion

Wokingham Borough Council

£35,235 - £38,626 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Shute End, Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Club Leader - The Hill Primary School

Reading Borough Council

£13,835 to £16,568 Per year

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Casual Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre

Wokingham Borough Council

£12.45 per hour

Dinton Activity Centre, Hurst, Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Principal Educational Psychologist

Bracknell Forest Council

Soulbury B 10-13 £69,025 - £73,034 inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Learning Support Assistants - The Avenue School

Reading Borough Council

£7,392 - £18,482 Per year.

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Assessor

Reading Borough Council

£27,269 to £32,654 Per Year

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Inclusion Officer

King's Academy Easthampstead Park

Pay Grade: KGA05-6 – 9, £21,543 per annum (£13.66 per hour) inclusive of London Weighting and Holiday Entitlement

King's Academy Easthampstead Park (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Closing today

Safeguarding Our Schools Team Manager

Bracknell Forest Council

£47,437 - £52,508 FTE inclusive of London Weighting

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

Pastoral Support Assistant

Kedleston Group

£27,563 (SCP4) - £28,354 (SCP6) per year

Hawley (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

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24 Education job vacancies in Bracknell

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Teacher Assistant - Farley Hill

SEND Officer

SEND Casework Practitioner

Educational Psychologists

Early Years Teaching Assistant

SEN Support Assistant (Eagle Class) - Southcote Primary School

SEND Teaching Assistant - Thameside Primary School

Sixth Form Student Personal Development Advisor

HLTA - English

Learning Support Assistants

House Mentor

Early Years Advisor - Inclusion

Club Leader - The Hill Primary School

Casual Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre

Principal Educational Psychologist

Learning Support Assistants - The Avenue School

Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Assessor

Inclusion Officer

Safeguarding Our Schools Team Manager

Pastoral Support Assistant

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Education job vacancies in Bracknell