Learning Needs Support Practitioner Job at Novus (Durham)

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Positive Support Practitioner

We’re looking for a Positive Support Practitioner to join our team supporting ad...

Location

United Kingdom , Bracknell

Salary:

25018.50 GBP / Year

Choice Care Group

Expiration Date

February 01, 2026

Requirements

Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care, Psychology, Nursing, Education, or related field, or equivalent experience
Willingness to work towards PBS qualification (Level 4/5)
Understanding of PBS principles, recovery-focused approaches, safeguarding, and social care standards
Supporting people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs
Implementation of PBS/Recovery approaches
Contributing to care planning, assessments or reviews
Contribution to service meetings or MDTs
Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively
Strong communication, observation and team-work skills
A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential

Job Responsibility

Individual and group work under the guidance of Senior Practitioners
Work with colleagues and external professionals to ensure joined-up, person centred support
Support the Senior Positive Support Practitioner in mentoring frontline staff teams
Promote the positive well-being of the people who live in services by assisting in the provision of PBS for individuals supported by the organisation
Undertake assessments, observations, and behaviour reviews under supervision
Co-produce PBS Plans and Wellness Recovery Action Plans with individuals, families and staff teams
Assist in the development of interventions aimed to reduce the intensity, frequency and potential of challenging behaviours
Collect and report data on behaviour and recovery outcomes and assist with monitoring of interventions and contribute to reflective practice and service delivery
Provide day to day guidance to staff teams on the use of PBS and recovery strategies
Attend and contribute to service meetings, reviews and multidisciplinary forums as appropriate

What we offer

Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff
Enhanced holiday entitlement - starting from 30 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
Sick pay entitlement
Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
Life insurance
Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
Complex in-house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars

Fulltime

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Nursery Nurse

We are looking for dedicated, caring and fun-loving nursery nurses to join our N...

Location

United Kingdom , Dronfield, Sheffield

Salary:

9.50 - 12.10 GBP / Hour

ONCE UPON A TIME.... DAY CARE CENTRE INC.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified level 3 or above
Warm, kind and have a passion for enabling children to be the best that they can be
Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
Eager to learn and develop as a practitioner
Enthusiastic and dedicated to early years development
Ability to commute/relocate to Dronfield/Sheffield, South Yorkshire before starting work
Experience in Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Experience in Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Successful DBS check

Job Responsibility

To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children within our setting
Liaise with Parents/carers
Provide fun, educational activities to suit the age and stage of our children
To keep a record of achievement file on your key children, supporting their individual needs & learning
To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children within the setting, ensuring all of our policies and procedures are followed and implemented

What we offer

Fantastic training opportunities
Progression within our nurseries
Additional day off on your birthday
Closed between Christmas and New year
StyleBar, Nailbar and Lashbar Salon discounts
A competitive salary
Guaranteed Annual salary increase
On-site parking
We cover the cost of your initial DBS
Employee discount

Learning Support Assistant

Do you want to join a happy, collaborative and effective staff team committed to...

Location

United Kingdom , Bourne End

Salary:

20243.00 - 21332.00 GBP / Year

Buckinghamshire Council

Expiration Date

February 22, 2026

Requirements

Able to demonstrate good safeguarding practice and a commitment to fostering children’s well-being and positive mental health
Committed to working with children with SEND
An intelligent and reflective practitioner seeking to extend their professional skills
Flexible in their approach to school life and positive in outlook
Well organised and calm with a systematic approach to learning
Able to work as a member of a team, providing motivation and support to colleagues
Able to support learning within EYFS and KS1 of the national curriculum ensuring pupils make progress

What we offer

Professional development opportunities
Innovative approaches to teaching and learning
A positive, caring and forward-thinking environment with superb space and facilities
A friendly and committed team of staff and governors and strong, supportive management
Frequent and regular bespoke training and support to fully develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of SEN

Fulltime

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Social worker - adult services

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a real differen...

Location

United Kingdom , Oban

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

March 09, 2026

Requirements

A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW)
Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
be able to manage challenging situations
be person centred
can work as an individual or part of a team
caring
competent at dealing with all stakeholders
critical thinking
emotional intelligence

Job Responsibility

Conduct assessments of needs and risks for adults with learning disabilities
Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans
Work collaboratively with service users, their families, and other professionals
Advocate on behalf of individuals to ensure their rights and needs are met
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with professional standards
Provide crisis intervention and support as needed

What we offer

Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle
Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement
Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise
Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
Pension Scheme: Contributory pension
Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay
Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required

Early Years Practitioner

Wetherby Pembridge Minors is a well-established and highly respected Nursery Sch...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

International School of Monza

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education
Strong previous experience of working with young children, particularly 2–5-year-olds
Experience of working with children and families, identifying support for developing children’s learning
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience of teaching and delivering planned learning experiences
Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and relevant current legislation
Good understanding of the developmental needs of young children, particularly 2- to 5-year-olds
Good understanding of what constitutes a quality early education environment
Good observational and assessment skills and the experience of maintaining accurate learning records for children
Ability to communicate effectively with parents and colleagues

Job Responsibility

Oversee the quality of the early education for the children in the nursery and effectively deliver the group’s high educational standards
Focus on promoting teaching and learning to ensure that children progress in their development to achieve their full potential and become ready for school
Be a highly motivated early years’ practitioner role, modelling excellent practice to children as identified in the Early Years Inspection Handbook
Stay abreast of current Early Years initiatives and legislation and ensure that this informs your practice
Have consistently high expectations of what children can achieve and support their learning
Have a secure understanding of child development of the age group they are working with and have relevant subject knowledge that is detailed and communicated to the children
Gather assessment information looking at what children already know, understand, and can do and share this with parents or other professionals
Use assessment information to plan appropriate teaching and learning strategies that identify able or talented children or children who are falling behind in their learning and need additional support, enabling children to make good progress
Support children, understand how to develop as a result of regular interaction and encouragement from staff, and support parents understand how their children should progress and how they can contribute to this
Develop strong working relationships with parents by providing information that helps them to understand how children can progress

What we offer

Industry-leading professional development
Exceptional career opportunities
Mobility across our group
Work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations

Fulltime

Inclusion Practitioner

If you want to make a difference and are looking for a fulfilling career and rol...

Location

United Kingdom , Castleford

Salary:

15064.00 - 15981.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

January 30, 2026

Requirements

Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
A minimum of GCSE A*- C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English, or equivalent for example -Functional Skills Level 2
An awareness of the 2014 SEND reforms (Special Educational Needs and -Disabilities)
Enthusiasm and commitment to all tasks undertaken
Word processing / ECDL / CLAIT or equivalent qualification and / or equivalent experience

What we offer

Generous Annual Leave
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Good Pension Scheme
Discounted Metro Card Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Reduced price personal gym membership
A wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Parttime

Instructor Manager

General Assembly is seeking an Instructor Manager to support high quality learni...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

General Assembly

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in successfully managing multiple team members, ideally in an education or corporate training setting
Experience leading hiring processes, including sourcing candidates and conducting interviews that select effective candidates
Experience delivering and facilitating learning or training experiences, ideally for adult learners
Ability to effectively evaluate instruction and provide actionable coaching to improve student learning
Experience in discussing and training educators in conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion and justice

Job Responsibility

Develop a strong, diverse bench of instructional talent to staff current and future cohorts
Identify and select qualified industry professionals with promising instructional capabilities, including matters of diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice in teaching and learning, to ensure the best practitioners are hired for instructional roles
Partner with delivery team leadership and stakeholders to achieve profit margin goals through accurate financial forecasting and strategic hiring
Plan and staff appropriate instructional teams to ensure they are the right size and mix to meet the needs of diverse learners
Partner with colleagues in Sales, Student/Client Success, and Outcomes to support a responsive feedback loop that delivers consistent messaging to learners throughout their journey
Facilitate onboarding for each instructional team member that sets them up for success on day 1 by orienting them to the curriculum, internal processes, their team, and basic adult learning theory & instructional practices they can use to effectively support diverse learners
Maintain coaching relationships with instructional team to ensure positive classroom culture and successful learning outcomes, and strategize opportunities to support students who have diverse learning needs
Work with other GA delivery colleagues to ensure delivery quality targets are met and all stakeholders are informed and actively coordinating on supporting individual students
Implement standards of instructional quality with individuals and teams of instructors
Observe instruction and provide coaching to address issues and support continuous growth of instructors on instructional delivery, classroom culture, and DEI strategies

Instructional Coaching & Delivery Manager

General Assembly is seeking an Instructor Manager to support high quality learni...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

General Assembly

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in successfully managing multiple team members, ideally in an education or corporate training setting
Experience leading hiring processes, including sourcing candidates and conducting interviews that select effective candidates
Experience delivering and facilitating learning or training experiences, ideally for adult learners
Ability to effectively evaluate instruction and provide actionable coaching to improve student learning
Experience in discussing and training educators in conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion and justice

Job Responsibility

Develop a strong, diverse bench of instructional talent to staff current and future cohorts
Identify and select qualified industry professionals with promising instructional capabilities, including matters of diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice in teaching and learning, to ensure the best practitioners are hired for instructional roles
Partner with delivery team leadership and stakeholders to achieve profit margin goals through accurate financial forecasting and strategic hiring
Plan and staff appropriate instructional teams to ensure they are the right size and mix to meet the needs of diverse learners
Partner with colleagues in Sales, Student/Client Success, and Outcomes to support a responsive feedback loop that delivers consistent messaging to learners throughout their journey
Facilitate onboarding for each instructional team member that sets them up for success on day 1 by orienting them to the curriculum, internal processes, their team, and basic adult learning theory & instructional practices they can use to effectively support diverse learners
Maintain coaching relationships with instructional team to ensure positive classroom culture and successful learning outcomes, and strategize opportunities to support students who have diverse learning needs
Work with other GA delivery colleagues to ensure delivery quality targets are met and all stakeholders are informed and actively coordinating on supporting individual students
Implement standards of instructional quality with individuals and teams of instructors
Observe instruction and provide coaching to address issues and support continuous growth of instructors on instructional delivery, classroom culture, and DEI strategies

Learning Needs Support Practitioner

Novus

Location:
United Kingdom , Durham

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

Expiration:
February 23, 2026

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