Looking to make a real difference supporting children and young people with additional needs?A specialist school in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Therapies Assistant to join its multidisciplinary team.This is an opportunity to work in a relationship-focused, therapeutic environment supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated SEND, where staff work closely across education and therapy to create a consistent, nurturing approach.You will support pupils throughout the school day, helping with emotional regulation, engagement in learning, and transitions, while working collaboratively with teachers and therapists as part of a unified team.We are looking for someone with previous experience working as a Therapies Assistant in a school or therapeutic setting, ideally within SEMH or SEND, who is compassionate, resilient and confident in supporting children with complex needs.This is a permanent role for a Therapies Assistant based in Chelmsford.Some fantastic benefits include:
Private healthcare package (including dental, optical and mental health)Up to 100% funding for professional qualificationsCycle to work schemeBalanced workload with supportive, friendly team
Person specification:
Previous experience working as a Therapies Assistant in a school or therapeutic setting (essential)Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH and/or additional needsStrong understanding of emotional regulation and trauma-informed or relationship-based approachesAbility to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who present with complex needs.....Read more...
Looking to make a real difference supporting children and young people with additional needs?A specialist school in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join its multidisciplinary team.This is an opportunity to work in a relationship-focused, therapeutic environment supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated SEND, where staff work closely across education and therapy to create a consistent, nurturing approach.You will support pupils throughout the school day, helping with emotional regulation, engagement in learning, and transitions, while working collaboratively with teachers and therapists as part of a unified team.We are looking for someone with previous experience working as a Therapies Assistant in a school or therapeutic setting, ideally within SEMH or SEND, who is compassionate, resilient and confident in supporting children with complex needs.This is a permanent role for a Teaching Assistant based in Chelmsford.Some fantastic benefits include:
Private healthcare package (including dental, optical and mental health)Up to 100% funding for professional qualificationsCycle to work schemeBalanced workload with supportive, friendly team
Person specification:
Previous experience working as a Teaching/Therapies Assistant in a school or therapeutic setting (essential)Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH and/or additional needsStrong understanding of emotional regulation and trauma-informed or relationship-based approachesAbility to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who present with complex needs.Candidates must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.....Read more...
Private Dentist Jobs in Wellington, New Zealand. Excellent Opportunity for a Dentist to Join a Modern, Fully Equipped Practice with Full Books and Great Support. Zest Dental Recruitment, working in partnership with an established private dental practice, is seeking to recruit a General Dentist.
Private / Independent Dental Practice
Private Dentist
Wellington, New Zealand
Full-time, Monday to Friday
Busy two-chair modern practice
Excellent patient base and full books
Advanced digital equipment including CEREC and Primescan
Friendly and supportive clinical team
Competitive remuneration – 40% commission
Reference: DW3691040
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a dentist to join a thriving, modern dental practice with a strong and loyal patient base. The role offers excellent earning potential and a supportive working environment, making it ideal for both experienced clinicians and early-career dentists seeking growth.
Working five days a week, you will be based in a modern two-chair practice providing a full range of treatments including crowns, bridges, implants, veneers, whitening, dentures, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and extractions. You will have access to cutting-edge technology including rotary endodontic systems, Primescan, CEREC, and clear aligner systems such as Invisalign and SureSmile.
The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team comprising a senior dentist, dental assistant, receptionist, and practice manager. This position replaces a departing clinician who is relocating overseas, ensuring an immediate and busy patient flow from day one.
You will ideally have experience across a broad range of general dentistry procedures and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confidence in treatment planning, and a collaborative approach to teamwork are essential. An enthusiasm for digital dentistry and new technologies will be highly regarded.
This opportunity offers not just a busy book and modern facilities, but also a positive and engaging environment in which to build long-term relationships with patients and colleagues alike.
Successful candidates will be DCNZ registered or have qualified from New Zealand, Australia, the UK, or Ireland. If you are not already DCNZ registered, or not qualified from one of the above countries, please check with DCNZ to check your eligibility. For further information regarding this position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental.
Zest Dental has been helping dentists and dental practices in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia to find their perfect job match since 2006.
Contact: Darran WalentaEmail: Telephone: UK: +44 114 238 1729 | AU: +61 730 534 271....Read more...
Private Dentist Jobs in Auckland. Excellent Opportunity for a Dentist to Join a Newly Renovated, High-Tech General Practice on the North Shore. Zest Dental Recruitment, working in partnership with an established private dental practice, is seeking to recruit a General Dentist.
Private / Independent Dental Practice
Private Dentist
Takapuna, Auckland
Full-time or part-time
Newly expanded, modern general practice
Advanced digital equipment including CBCT and EMS Airflow
Supportive and friendly clinical team
Remuneration 45% commission
Reference: DW3916194
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and tech-savvy dentist to join a newly renovated, digitally focused practice on Auckland’s North Shore. The principal dentist is expanding into a larger, modern space, creating the ideal setting for a motivated clinician who enjoys working with cutting-edge technology and delivering exceptional patient care.
The practice offers a wide scope of treatments including general, cosmetic and emergency dentistry. Equipment includes EMS Airflow, digital x-rays, intraoral scanner and camera, CBCT, rotary endodontics, surgical motor, laser and oral cancer screening. You will be supported by a close-knit team consisting of the principal dentist, a dental assistant and a receptionist. The practice operates using Exact software, and free car parking is provided.
The successful candidate will ideally bring at least five years of clinical experience, although applications with a strong skill set from slightly earlier in their career may be considered. You will be confident across the full range of general procedures, including endodontics, Invisalign, implant placement and restoration, sedation and minor oral surgery. Strong communication skills, a warm manner and the ability to work collaboratively within a small and supportive team are essential.
This role will suit a clinician who enjoys autonomy, embraces digital dentistry and is looking for a long-term opportunity in one of Auckland’s most desirable suburbs. Takapuna offers an enviable lifestyle, with beaches, cafés, shops and transport links all within easy reach.
Successful candidates will be DCNZ registered or have qualified from New Zealand, Australia, the UK, or Ireland. If you are not already DCNZ registered, or not qualified from one of the above countries, please check with DCNZ to check your eligibility. For further information regarding this position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental.
Zest Dental has been helping dentists and dental practices in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia to find their perfect job match since 2006.
Contact: Darran WalentaEmail: Telephone: UK: +44 114 238 1729 | AU: +61 730 534 271....Read more...
A new opportunity has become available for a Practice Manager/Administration Assistant to join an independent, fully PVT practice located in Ashford, Kent.Start date – As soon as possible.This role is to work part time, 2.5 days per week. (Flexible days/times)The practice opening hours are Monday – Sunday, 8am – 8pm.Consisting of 3 surgeries, they are fully equipped and computerised using Exact software. Digital X-rays, CBCT, OPG and iTero scanners on site.The ideal candidate will have previous Medical/Dental experience, have excellent computer/IT skills, knowledge with Social Media and ideally business expansion experience. Roles and Responsibilities will include Recruitment, Admin, Day-day running of the practice, social media.Salary – Negotiable and dependent on experience.Car parking available on site. Ashford train station is around 5 minutes drive away.....Read more...
Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor – Milton KeynesFull Time | Basic Salary up to £29,000 + £1,000 End of Year Bonus | Excellent Benefits
Zest Optical are working alongside a premium optical lens manufacturer to recruit an Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor for their Milton Keynes site.
This role is ideal for someone with a glazing or optical lab background, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working with lenses in detail and solving more complex queries. It’s a great opportunity to move into an office-based, customer-facing role while staying firmly within the technical side of optics.
With a full manufacturing and glazing facility on site, you’ll be working closely with production, customer service, and sales teams, supporting independent opticians across the UK and applying your practical optical knowledge on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support
Provide technical support to customers, Customer Service colleagues, and the Sales Team
Handle complex enquiries relating to lenses, glazing, and production, ensuring issues are resolved through the correct channels
Support the customer returns process, offering technical guidance and helping resolve more complex cases
Assist customers with e-ordering, remote edging, and tracing services
Troubleshoot and provide practical technical solutions related to spectacle lenses and manufacturing processes
Customer Service
Receive and process customer orders accurately via phone, email, and online systems
Manage orders through production and keep customers informed on progress and delivery times
Respond to enquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, promotions, and account queries
Handle customer issues and complaints professionally, managing expectations clearly
General Duties
Work closely with internal teams including production and sales to support customer requirements
Follow all company and departmental processes and procedures
Manage workload effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Continue to build technical product knowledge through structured training
Requirements
Background in an optical glazing lab or optical manufacturing environment, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical and lens knowledge
Good practical understanding of spectacle lenses and glazing processes
Experience in a customer service or technical support role within optics
Confident using Microsoft Office and customer or order management systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Personable, confident, and comfortable working with customers and colleagues at all levels
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
£1,000 end of year bonus
Additional Christmas bonus
20 days holiday rising to 25 with service
Monday to Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (09:00 – 12:00, paid as overtime)
Rotating shifts
Week 1: 08:30 – 17:00
Week 2: 09:30 – 18:00
HealthShield cashback scheme for health checks including dental and optical
Employee Assistance Programme
Group Life cover
Ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities
If you are currently working in an optical lab, glazing environment, or as a technically strong Optical Assistant and are looking for a role that moves you away from the shop floor/lab while keeping you close to the technical side of optics, this could be a strong next step.
Apply NowTo apply, please send your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.
Send us a message on Whatsapp!....Read more...
Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor – Milton Keynes Full Time | Basic Salary up to £29,000 + £1,000 End of Year Bonus | Excellent Benefits
Zest Optical are working alongside a premium optical lens manufacturer to recruit an Optical Customer Technical Support Advisor for their Milton Keynes site.
This role is ideal for someone with a glazing or optical lab background, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working with lenses in detail and solving more complex queries. It’s a great opportunity to move into an office-based, customer-facing role while staying firmly within the technical side of optics.
With a full manufacturing and glazing facility on site, you’ll be working closely with production, customer service, and sales teams, supporting independent opticians across the UK and applying your practical optical knowledge on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support
Provide technical support to customers, Customer Service colleagues, and the Sales Team
Handle complex enquiries relating to lenses, glazing, and production, ensuring issues are resolved through the correct channels
Support the customer returns process, offering technical guidance and helping resolve more complex cases
Assist customers with e-ordering, remote edging, and tracing services
Troubleshoot and provide practical technical solutions related to spectacle lenses and manufacturing processes
Customer Service
Receive and process customer orders accurately via phone, email, and online systems
Manage orders through production and keep customers informed on progress and delivery times
Respond to enquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, promotions, and account queries
Handle customer issues and complaints professionally, managing expectations clearly
General Duties
Work closely with internal teams including production and sales to support customer requirements
Follow all company and departmental processes and procedures
Manage workload effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Continue to build technical product knowledge through structured training
Requirements
Background in an optical glazing lab or optical manufacturing environment, or an experienced Optical Assistant with strong technical and lens knowledge
Good practical understanding of spectacle lenses and glazing processes
Experience in a customer service or technical support role within optics
Confident using Microsoft Office and customer or order management systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Personable, confident, and comfortable working with customers and colleagues at all levels
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
£1,000 end of year bonus
Additional Christmas bonus
20 days holiday rising to 25 with service
Monday to Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (09:00 – 12:00, paid as overtime)
Rotating shifts
Week 1: 08:30 – 17:00
Week 2: 09:30 – 18:00
HealthShield cashback scheme for health checks including dental and optical
Employee Assistance Programme
Group Life cover
Ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities
If you are currently working in an optical lab, glazing environment, or as a technically strong Optical Assistant and are looking for a role that moves you away from the shop floor while keeping you close to the technical side of optics, this could be a strong next step.
Apply Now To apply, please send your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.
Send us a message on Whatsapp!....Read more...
Support to Teacher:
Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers
Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies
Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading
Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities
Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks
Support to Pupils:
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters
Arrange medical/dental visits as appropriate
Provide general support to pupils ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice
Support to Curriculum:
Assist the teacher in the preparation and development of agreed curriculum activities/materials
To provide support in literacy/numeracy/SEN strategies
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)
Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/guardians, welfare officers, health visitors and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
Training:Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1
You will spend four days a week within the workplace and one day at Stafford College
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to apply for any appropriate vacancy available at that time
It is our firm commitment to offer a permanent position wherever possible upon completion of your level 3
Employer Description:‘Ambition, Altruism and Achievement’ summarise the values that underpin all we do. The school takes pride in being at the heart of a wonderful community and offers an exceptional educational experience for young people. We believe that whilst academic achievement is critically important, education is about the whole child. Consequently, we consider the education of the character, employability, happiness and safety of children to be as important as academic progress. We make no apologies for the high expectations and aspirations that we hold for each student. We know that with hard work and commitment there are no limits. Our culture means we recognise and celebrate achievement and commitment regularly.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed. Term time only.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
