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Apprentice Teaching Assistant
To build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents To implement SEND Plans, under the guidance of the SENCo To liaise with class teachers in order to support children’s learning within the classroom To liaise with the families of children To work 1 to 1 and with small groups of children To supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning To promote the inclusion of all children, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe relevant policies to keep children safe from harm Liaise with the wider team and SLT members to ensure that the particular needs of children are met To embrace our trust/school vision Principle Accountabilities Support for Pupils Attend to pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, as appropriate Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model by being aware of and responding appropriately to needs Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities Employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement Support for Teacher Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment Assist with working on walls and display work of pupils Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop Undertake pupil record keeping as required Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, as directed Administer and assess routine tests Provide general administrative support, e.g. produce or adapt worksheets and resources for agreed activities etc. Support for the School Contribute to the overall ethos, work/aims of the school Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend relevant meetings as required, within normal contractual hours Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times Promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity Recognise health and safety id a responsibility of every employee by taking responsibility for the care of self and others by complying with the academy’s H&S policy and any academy-specific procedures/ rules that apply to this role Other adhoc duties as required Data Protection and Safeguarding Work within the requirements of Data Protection at all times Understand your responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding and child protection, and how to highlight an issue / concerns Remain vigilant to ensure all pupils are protected from potential harm Training: Training will take place once a week and be delivered by Strode College Training Outcome:At Futura, we prioritise the development of our staff by offering opportunities to build skills, knowledge and experience. These include training programmes, leadership development, networks, and secondments. As a large partnership of schools, we can offer opportunities that smaller trusts or individual schools may struggle to provide.Employer Description:We are a trust of 1,500 staff, serving 12,000 children and young people in 26 schools in Somerset and the West of England.Our aim is to ensure that each child in a Futura school receives the very best teaching alongside an impressive range of opportunities, broadening their horizons, instilling in them a respect for learning, and giving them the tools to realise their aspirations.We want to develop a seamless 2-19 approach so that children and young people receive an education that builds progressively on the previous phase of their learning, allowing them to experience success and have fun within a safe and nurturing environment.Working Hours :Monday to Friday.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Enthusiastic,Confident ....Read more...
Homelessness Support Worker
About The RoleThe Support Worker will provide a structured, personalised resettlement service to every service user at Mildmay House. To seek to support service users who have experienced homelessness to move into their own homes in a planned and supported way.To offer advice, training, information and one-to-one/group support to help service users through this process. The support offered very much depends on the individual, but can include advice on housing rights, accompanying individuals to meetings, and practical support to move in, such as obtaining furniture and setting up payment plans for household bills. Ensure that service users who are ready to move on are given the security and support to maximise their independence, dignity and choice, in accordance with the aims and objectives of the project.Please note this is a full time role working on a rota basis - generally a week of day shifts, a week of night shifts and working every other weekend. What you will be doing: Providing service users with information on housing options, assist them to make applications for accommodation, advocate on their behalf with housing providers and accompany them to interviews and viewings if appropriateActing as a key-worker to a caseload of residents, enabling them to take ownership of their journey with Salvation Army HomesEnsuring that clients receive the necessary practical help to move in, either directly or through liaison with other support services. This would include, personal and housing benefit claims, assistance with community care grants, domestic fuel connections etcCarrying out a strengths-based assessment with applicants, facilitating the co-production of a person-centred plan, that enables individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations and the opportunity to identify and develop their talentsDeveloping and maintaining effective working relationships with specialists and agencies who might offer resources, funding, or individual services relevant to service user needs, e.g. Registered Social Landlords, Local Authority, Community Psychiatric Services, Benefit Agency and other government agencies, referral agencies, charitable trusts, other voluntary agencies. About the Service:Mildmay House is a 47 bed supported accommodation service for single homeless males and females aged 16 upwards, clients who live at our service come from a variety of backgrounds/circumstances including relationship breakdowns, rough sleeping, mental health, drugs & alcohol use. At Mildmay we seek to provide a warm, respectful and supportive environment for clients. We want every person who walks through the door to feel that Mildmay is their home from Day 1. Staff aim to support and encourage clients throughout their stay/journey with us as they move towards independent living. What our Staff Say: I love working at Mildmay House because there is never a dull moment. The relationships that are developed with the clients are extremely important and I think that it is one of the key things that supports us truly transform lives. This role is known internally as Support Worker About The CandidateA Support Worker will instinctively share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective. You will need to: Have experience of or knowledge related to working with homeless peopleHave experience of working with clients to overcome the barriers to effective resettlementProven ability to network with outside agencies and develop partnerships that support effective resettlement.Proven capacity to deal successfully with difficult and complex situationsCapacity to understand individual action plans, personal development programmes and need and risk assessmentBe a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situationsBe able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.Benefits of working as a Support Worker: 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ serviceAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. ....Read more...
Development Manager
Development Manager Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and skills (up to £40,000) + Benefits Hours: Full-time, permanent Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 Onsite with occasional remote working to be approved by line manager. Closing date: 23rd February 2026 Benefits Up to 8% employer-matched pension Life assurance Free lunch during working hours Free on-site parking 20% discount at the Abbey Shop Cycle to Work Scheme Christmas Closure About Ampleforth Abbey Ampleforth Abbey is home to the UK's largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action. Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room. Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home. We are seeking an experienced Development Manager with excellent relationship management skills to help develop and sustainably grow the impact of Ampleforth Abbey. You will develop and use stewardship tools to guide supporters through their giving journey, including cultivation plans, proposals and reports, managing donor communications and nurturing our community of support. Main Responsibilities but not limited to:- Develop a Fundraising Strategy in collaboration with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development, to include individual giving, regular giving, legacies, major gifts, partnerships, grants, trusts and foundations. Develop and manage an Individual Giving Programme, using multiple forms of donor acquisition, ensuring high quality donor care and the achievement of agreed targets. Work with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development to develop a Legacy Programme, managing the delivery of multichannel activities aiming to recruit, develop and maintain relationships with the public and our supporters for Legacy prospecting and outcomes. Support the development of a major donor portfolio, ensuring successful engagement of high-level individual donors with a view to securing major gifts. Manage the development and implementation of our corporate fundraising programme, building on current partnerships and securing new relationships with a range of partners. Work with the team and other colleagues to build Ampleforth Abbey's profile and ensure that we have developed a strong and compelling case for support, including the measurement of impact. Develop fundraising content and materials for a wide range of audiences and fundraising initiatives, ensuring that individual giving messaging is embedded across all touchpoints. Plan and manage the delivery of major fundraising appeals and campaigns, including the management and delivery of fundraising events where appropriate. Support the implementation and management of a fundraising database, ensuring high quality of data input and reporting. Manage the fundraising budget in line with objectives and KPIs, reporting monthly to the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development. Oversee donor communications and ensure excellent donor stewardship, including regular updates and responding to individual donor enquiries in a timely manner. Develop, implement and manage patron schemes for individuals and corporates, including recruitment, stewardship and the delivery of patron events. Pro-actively discover, identify and evaluate funding opportunities that align with the Marketing, Communications and Development Strategy and AAT's long-term vision. Co-ordinate and craft persuasive and high-quality fundraising bids and applications for various funding sources, ranging from largest Trusts and Foundations to smaller grant opportunities. Manage successful and existing grants, including grant reporting and liaison with grant funders both during and after the application process. Work alongside the Head of Marketing, Communications & Development to build and nurture relationships with both prospective and existing partners and donors to drive sustainable growth and maintain high levels of engagement. Occasional joint working with colleagues at the St Lawrence Educational Trust on collaborative fundraising campaigns and initiatives. Represent AAT at relevant networking events and conferences alongside the Head of Marketing, Communications and Development, to expand networks, gather market insights, and increase the organisation's community of support. Ensure staff and volunteers have the information they need to deliver on their roles and support the overall fundraising and development strategy Ensure all fundraising opportunities and applications align with, and are sensitive to, the Abbey's mission, values and monastic identity. Ensure all fundraising activities are fully compliant, including data protection, Gift Aid, fundraising law and other relevance compliance issues. Undertake any other reasonable duties required in line with capabilities, the needs of the company, and the wider group. Experience You will have: Experienced fundraiser with 5+ years' experience Experience of fundraising in a charity context Experience of managing individual giving campaigns, including regular giving and legacies Experience of developing and managing fundraising events and campaigns Skilled bid writer with a proven track record of securing successful funding through grant opportunities, Trusts and Foundations Proven experience of excellent donor stewardship and managing supporter communications at all levels Proven experience of working within the charity, and/or faith-based organisations Effective planning, organisation, and time management Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (desirable) Skills and Attributes You will bring: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire people at all levels The ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with individuals, partners and major stakeholders to achieve and exceed targets Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills Effective organisational skills and an ability to manage and meet priorities with varying deadlines Financially literate with budget-management experience and the ability to track and report on fundraising income Ability and confidence to present to internal and external audiences Ability to write engaging, compelling copy for a range of audiences Experience of using CRM databases for segmentation and reporting to achieve fundraising goals Excellent Office 365 and IT skills Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously A strong understanding of fundraising compliance and relevant legislation Results-driven and goal-oriented mindset Understands and is able to communicate the values of Ampleforth Abbey Trust An empathy towards the work of the Monastic Community Personal resilience and ability to respond positively to pressure An agile, flexible and positive mindset Creativity, innovation and the ability to think outside the box Problem-solving abilities and clear thinking, with sound judgement; able to make effective decisions under pressure Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and competing demands simultaneously. Adaptability and flexibi ....Read more...