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  • Stafford House Study Holidays (Summer Staff 2026) - Various locations

    Employer: Stafford House Summer
    Application closing date: 26 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London, Poole, Cambridge, City of Canterbury, Northampton, Oakham, London, Thorpe Underwoods Greater London United Kingdom
    Are you looking for work that’s fun and exciting over the 2026 summer holidays? Something a little different to the norm? If so, come and join our Stafford House Study Holidays team!

    Not only is it a great way to earn money, but you'll also gain transferable employment skills and valuable experience that may help you advance in your chosen career. You'll make new friends, and let’s not forget, it’s a lot of fun too!

  • Education Worker - Oxford

    Employer: IntoUniversity
    Application closing date: 6 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Oxford South East United Kingdom
    We are looking for someone who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our centre in Oxford.

  • South Gloucestershire Short Breaks Coordinator - Bristol

    Employer: WECIL - The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living
    Application closing date: 7 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    part-time coordinator role supporting the delivery of inclusive short breaks for Disabled children and young people in South Gloucestershire

  • Qualified Teacher - Cranleigh, South East

    Employer: JigsawTrust
    Application closing date: 17 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Cranleigh South East United Kingdom
    As part of the Qualified Teaching team, you will support our autistic pupils using instruction based on behaviour analysis and positive reinforcement techniques to accelerate learning. Working within small class groups or on a 1:1 basis, you will use specialised support plans to help pupils meet their individual needs and achieve their full potential. You will also be responsible for designing, planning and delivering the wider school curriculum and special events

  • 2026 Placement - Learning Support Worker - Cranleigh, South East

    Employer: JigsawTrust
    Application closing date: 17 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Cranleigh South East United Kingdom
    JigsawPlus adult day centre for autistic learners aged 18 and over, is now recruiting for their sought after 1-year paid placements for university students who are looking to develop their careers in psychology and social care. Placement Students will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience of supporting autistic adults to grow life skills whilst accessing a wide range of funded training and qualification opportunities in Social Care and Behaviour Analysis.

  • 2026 Placement - Trainee SEN Teacher - Cranleigh, South East

    Employer: JigsawTrust
    Application closing date: 17 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Cranleigh South East United Kingdom
    Jigsaw School, a day school for autistic children aged 4-19, is now recruiting for their sought after 1 year paid placements for university students, who are looking to develop a careers in psychology and special educational needs. Placement students will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience of teaching and supporting autistic children whilst accessing a wide range of fully funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education and Behaviour Analysis.

  • Science Teacher - Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire

    Employer: Lift Schools
    Application closing date: 8 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Kingston Upon Hull Yorkshire and the Humber United Kingdom
    Lift Unity City is seeking a dynamic Science Teacher to join our dedicated and ambitious science department, who can ignite curiosity and unlock potential in our Key Stage 3 and 4 learners.

  • Class Teacher - Bristol

    Employer: Cabot Learning Federation
    Application closing date: 5 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for an inspirational year 3 class teacher with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust.

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