Worked in care or teaching previously? Experienced working with individuals with disabilities? Interested in autism and passionate about making a difference? Whatever your background, join JigsawPlus to build a career and make life changing differences.

Salary: £25,000 per annum FTE and an additional £500 bonus upon joining
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (Part-time working is also available – 3 or 4 full days per week)
Annual Leave: 23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

We are looking for patient and caring individuals to join our team at JigsawPlus, adult day centre, as a Learning Support Worker. You will be working individually and within small groups with autistic learners aged 18 and over,
supporting their development of knowledge and skills that will enhance their wellbeing, independence and social inclusion, making significant differences to their lives. At JigsawPlus, we use behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to encourage positive outcomes and development of our learners. You will work in our Centre for Lifelong Learning as well as accompanying our adult learners in the community, putting their learning to practice.

What does a Learning Support Worker at JigsawPlus do?

• Provide support, care and teaching to autistic adult learners’
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and activities supporting the development of knowledge and skills
• Provide behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Provide personal care, encouraging and enabling adult learners to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing
• Support adult learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Support adult learners to access work experience and employment opportunities
• Track adult learners progress, ensuring support, care and teaching is appropriate and effective

Why choose JigsawPlus?

• Competitive pay and a £500 bonus upon starting
• Sociable hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required
• Part time working available (3 or 4 full days per week)
• 23 days holiday (3 more than standard) plus bank holidays
• Lots of career advancement opportunities and regular salary progression within a short space of time
• Extensive training including first aid, safeguarding, emergency medication and much more
• Opportunities to gain funded and recognised qualifications including Care Certificate and RQF level 3 in adult social care
• Opportunities to gain further work independently with our learners outside of your standard working day
• Supportive colleagues and management

What do you need?

• Driving licence or access to a lift (due to remote location)
• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities
• Comfortable working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations

We also welcome applications from those with no sectoral experience but have a keen interest in learning disabilities and a strong passion for helping others.

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Do you have…

• Experience of delivering Positive Behaviour Support?
• The desire to progress your career in Social Care?
• The passion to expand your experience and qualifications in behaviour analysis?

If this sounds like you the opportunities at JigsawPlus to grow as an individual and support our learners are endless. If you are looking for your next challenge and want to start making a lasting positive contribution to yours and the lives of others then this could be your next opportunity!

Salary: £26,000 to £31,000 (Depending on experience)  plus an additional £1000 bonus upon joining
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (Part-time working is also available – 3 or 4 full days per week)
Annual Leave: 23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Working as part of a team, this role will provide support to our autistic young adults in the attainment of knowledge and skills that will enhance their wellbeing, independence and social inclusion.

Senior Support Workers will oversee a small team of Support Workers to ensure our adult learners’ individual needs are met. This will be via effective personal support planning that in turn will encourage learners’ participation in social, leisure, educational and employment opportunities within the local community.

The Senior Support Worker will work closely with the Team Leaders to provide line management, training and mentoring that supports the wider team and utilises their current PBS skills and knowledge whilst also building their own skills and experience in Autism and Behaviour Analysis.

Why Join us as a Senior Support Worker?

• Competitive Salary with a joining bonus and regular salary progression
• Access to an accelerated Training Programme to advance your career as a Team Leaders
• A wealth of continuous sector training such as first aid, safeguarding, emergency medication, behaviour management, leadership and much more
• Sociable hours working only Monday to Friday with no evening, weekend or overnight shifts
• Options for part time working
• The chance to work in a friendly, supportive and nurturing environment
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
• Experience working 1 to 1 with our young adult learners allowing you to make the maximum difference
• Transport available from Guildford to JigsawPlus
• Company benefits including – free parking, pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme

Our fully funded and supported CPD training programme Includes……

• Registered Behaviour Technician qualification (relating to Positive Behaviour Support)
• Behaviour Analysis Teaching accreditations (focusing on adult curriculum)
• Further training in Positive Behaviour Support training (CAPBS coaches programme and AIBI PBS competency framework)
• PROACT SCRIPr UK – Behaviour Management (Instructor Training)
• MSc in Applied Behavioural Analysis worth £13,000 (Curriculum and Instruction in High Incidence Disabilities) or (Applied Behaviour Analysis)
• BCBA Status (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst – advanced training)
• Support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts

How will you make a difference to our learners and contribute to the Support Team?

Working as part of the team you will…

• Provide both Behaviour Analytic and Positive Behaviour Support to learners
• Support Learners participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community
• Encourage and enabling learners’ development in all aspects of their life skills
• Facilitate and enhance learners’ decision-making abilities, whilst promoting choice and evolvement to increase their potential for reaching independence
• Collate, record and analyse data to monitor progress and enhance the development of learning programmes
• Support the Team Leader with the line management of the team including, preparing and participating in staff reviews, training, observations and preparation of staffing rotas
• Mentor both new and current team members
• Undertake study and training to develop personal knowledge of Autism and Behaviour Analysis
• Encourage and enable learners to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene

What will you need to demonstrate?

Knowledge and Experience

• Hands on knowledge and experience of delivering Positive Behaviour Support
• Proven experience of working in an adult social care community-based service or similar setting
• Experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or complex needs
• Experience of mentoring staff, managing performance and delivering training
• Experience of developing/designing/delivering ABA programmes in an educational, care or community settings (desirable but not essential)

Skills

• Comfortable working with adults who exhibit behaviours that challenge and providing personal and intimate care where required
• An ability to keep detailed records and reports, and produce accurate graph data
• An empathetic, positive can-do attitude with the ability to maintaining confidentiality and discretion
• The ability to work as part of a team and communicate confidently at all levels of the organisation to build rapport and positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• The ability to work independently 1 to 1 in the community

Desirable Training and Qualifications

• Completed Care Certificate
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
• Recognised training in Positive Behaviour Support such as the CAPBS coaches programme and or AIBI levels including Supervising Competency from the PBS competency framework
• A desire to undertake on-going professional development and training in Autism, Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support

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Calling all Teaching, Learning Support Assistants and Nursery Workers. We have opportunities available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our teaching support team at Jigsaw School, a day school rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for autistic children aged 4-19.

Access a wide range of funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education whilst gaining a breadth of experience with children of varying ages and abilities. At Jigsaw School, we use behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils. Working within small classes individually and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development.

Salary: £23,000 per annum plus regular salary progression based on completion of training. You will also receive a £1,000 bonus upon joining.

Hours: 34.75 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30 pm (Tuesday till 5.30pm for staff meetings and training). Part Time working is also considered – 3 or 4 days (working days must include a Tuesday)

Holiday: 44 days school holiday

What will I be doing?

• Provide teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculums
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication skills and life skills
• Support pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Provide personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)
• Monitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs
• Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

Why Jigsaw School?

• £1,000 bonus upon joining
• Market leading salary
• Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase as soon as 6 months from starting
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Term time only working
• Range of comprehensive funded training pathways
• Transport provided between school and central Guildford where needed

Have you heard about our funded training and qualification opportunities!

• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
• Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000

Additionally, all staff will also receive regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more

Whatever your interest, we have something for you to help build a career in SEN education!

What do you need?

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations

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Looking for new opportunities in SEN education? Wanting a role where each day is different? Passionate about child development and making a difference to the lives of young people?
Jigsaw School has exciting opportunities for positive and resilient individuals to work with autistic children of varying ages and abilities. You will have the chance to play a significant role in the daily care and development of each child.

Salary: £18,829 per annum FTE. You will also receive a £1,000 bonus upon joining.

Hours: Full and part time working is available between Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 4.30pm (minimum of 10.00am – 2.00pm on any day worked)

Holiday: Term time only working – 44 days school holiday

This role involves

• Supporting morning and lunch break duties, supervising play or snacks
• Assisting educational trips from horse-riding to swimming
• Preparing materials for lessons and pupil programmes
• Supporting academic progress, working alongside our teaching team

We will offer you

• £1,000 bonus upon joining
• Opportunity to work with ages across 4-19 and varying abilities
• Flexibility when agreeing hours to work around your personal commitments
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Enrolment onto our pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing support and facilities
• Support to progress your career into our teaching team if desired
• Training provided in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management and much more
• Funded qualification opportunities including Level 2, 3 & 4 RQF CACHE courses in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning, as well as opportunities to complete Maths and English GCSEs

Our Class Support Assistants need to be

• Positive, enthusiastic and fun
• Happy to lend a hand wherever needed
• Caring and nurturing
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care (toileting, feeding)
• Resilient when faced with behaviours that challenge
• Able to reach us (a driver’s licence or access to a lift is necessary due to our remote location)
• Formal experience is not essential as we are committed to staff development and will help you to develop skills and expertise you need

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Are you studying Psychology or Education at University?

Are you interested in Special Educational Needs and Behaviour Analysis?

 Jigsaw School, a day school for autistic children aged 4-19, has paid placements available for university students who are looking to develop their careers in psychology and special educational needs. You will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience of supporting autistic children whilst accessing a wide range of funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education and Behaviour Analysis. You will receive support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts.

Salary: £23,000 per annum

Hours: 34.75 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30 pm (Tuesday till 5.30pm for staff meetings and training).

Holiday: 44 days school holiday

 What will I be doing during my placement?

• Providing teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculums
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on life skills
• Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development
• Supporting pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Providing behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Providing personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)
• Monitoring pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs
• Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

 What training & qualification opportunities are there?

• Regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, First Aid and more
• Behaviour specific qualifications including CABAS Teaching Assistant rank (cabasschools.org) and Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) (bacb.com)
• In situ teacher training and observations in the classroom

 What do our past interns have to say?

 ‘Working at Jigsaw School was an incredible opportunity and I acquired some really valuable experience. I completed a lot of training and gained many professional skills throughout my year. Thank you to all the amazing people I have worked with at Jigsaw School for teaching me’

 ‘This placement has given me amazing training, experience and professional skills that I hope to implement into future roles. A huge thank you to the team at Jigsaw for supporting me throughout this year!’

 ‘I have felt myself grow both professionally and personally through this placement. I was placed at Jigsaw to benefit and educate the children, but in many ways, they have inspired me’

 ‘Jigsaw has not only provided me with great skills, through training and experience; it has also positively changed my insight and perspective towards approaching daily challenges and hurdles’

What are the benefits of a paid placement at Jigsaw School?

• The opportunity to Broaden your skills and expand your CV with a range of fully funded training pathways
• The chance to work alongside a multidisciplinary teams of behaviour analysts, speech & language and occupational therapists
• Term time only working – don’t give up the school holidays just yet!
• Casual working opportunities upon completing your placement, whilst in your final year of university
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities 

What do I need to apply?

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children with disabilities
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• Drivers licence or access to a lift (due to remote location of our site)

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Are you studying Psychology or Social Care at University?

Are you interested in Special Educational Needs and Behaviour Analysis?

 JigsawPlus adult day centre for autistic learners aged 18 and over, has paid placements available for university students who are looking to develop their careers in psychology and social care. You 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. You will receive support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts.

Salary: £25,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Annual Leave: 23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

 What will I be doing during my placement?

• Providing support, care and teaching to autistic adult learners’
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons and activities supporting the development of knowledge and skills
• Providing behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Providing personal care, encouraging and enabling adult learners to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing
• Supporting adult learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Supporting adult learners to access work experience and employment opportunities
• Contributing to research and undertake training to support personal development

What training & qualification opportunities are there?

• Regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, First Aid and more
• Access to a range of funded Health & Social Care courses including the Care Certificate
• Behaviour specific qualifications including several Teaching Ranks and Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) (bacb.com) (bacb.com)

What do our past interns have to say?

 ‘It has been an amazing and informative year – the best placement I could have ever asked for. I have had the opportunity to gain so much knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis), while also having the chance to complete my Care Certificate, First Aid Training and Epilepsy Training. Alongside this, my decision making, communication and problem-solving skills have improved hugely.’

‘My first few weeks at Jigsaw were amazing and the amount of support I received from all staff really helped to make my transition into working here as smooth as possible. Working at Jigsaw is an amazing opportunity and very enjoyable – there is something new to look forward to everyday!’

‘Working at Jigsaw has been very rewarding as I am able to provide support and a positive impact on the learners. The work environment has been very positive and most

What are the benefits of a paid placement at JigsawPlus?

• The opportunity to broaden your skills and expand your CV with a range of fully funded training pathways
• The chance to work alongside a multidisciplinary teams of behaviour analysts, speech & language and occupational therapists
• Sociable hours – 9am to 5pm, no shift, evening, overnight or weekend work
• Range of comprehensive funded training pathways
• Opportunity for casual work upon completing your placement, whilst in your final year of university
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities

What do I need to apply?

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities
• Comfortable working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• Drivers license or access to a lift (due to remote location)

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Do you have a passion for Occupational or Speech & Language Therapy? Are you wanting to support pupils with Autism? Jigsaw School’s Therapy Department has an opportunity available for individuals looking to embark on a career in Therapy or seeking their next step.
Whether you’re looking to develop a specialism in autism, gain further qualifications & training or want to be part of an organisation with a strong ethos of improving the lives of others, this is an opportunity to join our supportive multidisciplinary team!

Salary: £22,816 per annum (NHS Band 3)

Hours: 34.75 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30 pm (Tuesday till 5.30pm for staff meetings and training)

Holiday: 44 days school holiday

Role summary
Jigsaw School is an established, specialist provision for autistic pupils with varying abilities aged 4 – 19. With the support of qualified therapists, the role of Therapy Assistant will help to support our pupils’ achievements and progress using a variety of strategies and interventions, combined with research driven behavioral theories to deliver exceptional support to our pupils and their families. This is a varied role combining resource creation and delivery of sessions to address the complex communication, motor and sensory needs of our pupils.

Supporting your professional pathway

• Specialism Development – Working with autistic children of different ages and needs, allowing you to gain a breadth of experience in autism, the challenges this can create and the interventions adopted to overcome these.
• Multidisciplinary Team – Working alongside Occupational and Speech Language Therapists, allowing your expertise to be widened and an integrated approach to pupil progress.
• Professional Development – Supporting and funding a range of qualifications and training inclusive of the following:
  – Attention Autism Training
  – PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Training
  – Sensory Integration Qualifications
  – Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
  – Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
  – Organisational Behaviour Management Accreditation (developing team cohesion and leadership skills)
  – Developing knowledge of behavioral analysis and gaining accredited qualifications within the field
• Education Experience – Using a range of curriculums such as Essential for living, Developmental and Mainstream to tailor an individualised approach for each pupil, providing a deep understanding of the different learning techniques used in the education system.

What do you need?

• An interest in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and/or Physiotherapy
• A passion for working with autistic children and young adults and a basic understanding of special educational needs
• Emotional resilience in working with behaviour that challenges
• Previous experience, qualifications and/or interest in Behaviour Analysis
• Ability to keep accurate records and reports
• Previous experience and/or qualifications related to one of the therapeutic fields, e.g. Linguistics, Sports and Exercise Science, Psychology, Early Years Education, etc. is desirable

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Jigsaw School has a rare opportunity for Psychology Graduates looking to kick start their careers in Behaviour Based Teaching and SEN Education

• Do you have a Bachelors background in Psychology and a keen interest in behaviour-based teaching techniques?
• Are you inspired by educating others and have a passion for SEN education?
• Are you keen to start achieving the Industry training you need to advance your career?
• Does working in a friendly, caring and supportive environment appeal to you?

If so, this role at Jigsaw School could be the ideal opportunity for you!

Jigsaw School is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ school for autistic children. At Jigsaw ‘everything we do is behaviour’ – Our Graduate programme includes training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils. Working one to one with pupils within small classes and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional

development. Our Graduates will receive support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts whilst also making a real difference to the lives of autistic children.

Salary: £23,000 per annum plus regular salary progression based on completion of training. You will also receive a £1,000 bonus upon joining.

Hours: 34.75 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30 pm (Tuesday till 5.30pm for staff meetings and training). Part Time working is also considered – 3 or 4 days (working days must include a Tuesday)

Holiday: 44 days school holiday

What would I be doing?

• Supporting pupils to work through their individualised curriculums by planning, preparing and delivering lessons and activities that focus on our pupil’s communication and life skills
• Monitoring and recording pupils progress, to ensure teaching is appropriate and promotes each child’s personal development
• Contributing to research studies and undertaking training to support your own personal development
• Providing behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact the quality of life for pupils
• Supporting pupils to participate in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Assisting and encouraging pupils during playground, break and meal times
• Providing personal care and encouraging pupils to maintain good levels of hygiene

Why choose Jigsaw school?

• A market leading salary of £23,000 per annum plus £1,000 joining bonus
• 9 weeks paid holidays, sociable hours and term time only working – Don’t give up the school holidays just yet!
• Transport from central Guildford to the school and back
• Regular opportunities for pay progression – Within as little as just 6 months from joining!
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles such as Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• The chance to work alongside multidisciplinary teams of behaviour analysts, teachers, SLT’s and occupational therapists
• Benefits such as our pension scheme, staff wellbeing and support facilities, free parking and our fantastic employee discount platform

What’s in it for Graduates?

• A fully funded training pathway worth over £13,000 to help build a career in Educational Psychology
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Accreditations, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA) and UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
• A Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities
• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
• In situ teacher training and observations in the classroom
• Industry Training such as PROACT-SCIPr-UK Certification, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, first aid, epilepsy and much more to build your CV

What do I need to apply?

• A psychology degree (or in final year pending completion) or professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• The desire to work with children with complex needs
• The ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required

Please note: This role is also known as ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ or ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’

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Are you wanting to get into Social Care? Interested in working with individuals with disabilities? Looking for a role where you can help others but offers flexibility to fit around your own commitments? JigsawPlus has opportunities for positive and energetic individuals to assist with the lunchtime periods in our adult centre for learners with autism.

Salary: £20,320 per annum FTE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Part time days of 3 or 4 per week will also be considered. 
Annual Leave: 23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

How will you contribute to the Team?

• Support learners with the development of life skills such as cooking and cleaning
• Prepare the adult centres facilities and kitchens for learners use
• Provide personal care support such as feeding, encouraging and enabling learners to maintain acceptable levels of personal hygiene, whilst promoting independence
• Take part in off-site activities with learners such as visiting the café or shopping at the supermarket
• Contribute to the creation of learning resources for our learners

What we can offer you

• A rewarding role, gaining hands on experience in social care
• Flexible hours to work around your personal commitments
• Enrolment onto our pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing support and facilities
• Support to progress your career to a Learning Support Worker role if desired
• Training in Safeguarding, Autism, Behaviour Management and much more

What will you need?

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Happy to lend a hand wherever needed
• Caring and nurturing approach
• Comfortable supporting others with personal care (feeding)
• Resilient when faced with challenging behaviours
• Able to reach us (a driver’s licence or access to a lift is necessary due to our remote location)

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Are you seeking a new challenge in a role that makes a real difference to the pupils and learners we support?

In this varied role, you will be a vital part of the day to day operation across Jigsaw Trust; providing a daily pickup and drop off service for staff from a central location in Guildford to Dunsfold Park. Additionally, as part of the Trust’s Facilities Team you will assist with some site focused tasks and support the pupil and learner transitions in the mornings and afternoons.

Salary: £25,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, split shift 7am to 11am and 3pm to 7pm

Job-share could be considered: 20 Hours per week Monday to Friday, either 7am to 11am or 3pm to 7pm

Annual Leave: 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

How will you contribute to the Team?

• Provide a daily pick-up and drop-off service for Jigsaw staff to and from central Guildford to Dunsfold Park
• Undertake vehicle maintenance checks, cleaning and reporting of deficiencies
• Assist with daily taxis and parent transport movements and site vehicle access and movements
• Carry out the movement of deliveries, furniture and equipment within the site
• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness and inspection of all external areas of the site
• Carry out weekly building check of Jigsaw’s property in Guildford, keeping accurate records and reporting deficiencies

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary with a performance related cash bonus scheme
• Monday – Friday working with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health and Wellbeing facilities and support
• Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive reward platform
• 10% discount at our onsite café
• Staff recognition days and long service awards that include additional leave
• Training including First Aid and Fire Safety

What will you need?

• Full, clean driving license
• Proven basic vehicle maintenance skills
• Experience in a driving role
• Experience of undertaking basic grounds maintenance
• Ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation
• Experience in a similar setting would be advantageous

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• Are you looking for a cleaning or facilities role where you can really make a difference?
• Do you enjoy working independently and take pride in completing tasks to a high standard?
• Would you like a role with lots of variety where there is always something new to learn?

If yes, then this role could be for you!

The Cleaning and Facilities Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, welcoming and safe environment for all the pupils, staff and visitors here at our centre for autistic children and adults. Key responsibilities will include carrying out routine and one-off cleaning tasks, conducting Health and Safety checks, organising classroom resources, replenishment and ordering of supplies and acting as a point of contact and host for suppliers and deliveries.

Salary: £10,400 per annum
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 12pm

Annual Leave: 25 days (to be taken during Jigsaw School closure) paid holiday plus bank holidays

How will you contribute to the Team?

• Completing regular and one-off cleaning tasks to a high standard across all areas of the trust (With a specific focus on the school)
• Cleaning communal areas and specialist classrooms ensuring they are fit for purpose and have the resources they need
• Keeping outdoor areas and playgrounds safe, tidy and clean
• Carrying out Health & Safety checks and maintaining accurate records
• Liaising with and hosting contractors to assisting with deliveries and maintenance checks
• Provide reactive support within classrooms and toilets that requiring immediate cleaning after toileting accidents and incidents than may involve bodily fluids

What we can offer you

• One off £500 Joining Bonus
• Competitive Salary with regular salary progression
• Performance related cash bonus scheme
• Sociable hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-12 noon)
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support
• Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive reward platform
• 10% discount at our onsite café
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Staff recognition days
• Long service awards including additional leave

What will you need?

• Experience of undertaking a range of general cleaning duties
• The desire to work flexibly using your own initiative with minimal supervision
• The ability to perform tasks of a physical nature including twisting and stooping
• A strong team player
• Experience of keeping accurate records and reports
• The ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritise tasks effectively
• Knowledge of Manual Handling and Health & Safety regulations
• Computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Some experience of working in a SEND setting would be an advantage

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Calling all qualified teachers! Are you a qualified teacher who specialises in Music, PE, Art & Design, Food Technology, Science or Computing & ICT? Jigsaw School, a day school rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for autistic children aged 4-19, has an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher with experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum to lead a class of 3-6 pupils, providing 1:1 and small group support to enhance pupil progress.

You will become an integral part of our qualified teaching team with oversight of planning and implementation of school-wide curriculum for your specialised subject. At Jigsaw School, we use behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils. Leading a small class, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development. You will have access to a wide range of funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education whilst gaining a breadth of experience with children of varying ages and abilities.

Salary: £29,344 – £40,083 per annum (National Main Fringe Pay Scale – dependent on experience)  plus regular salary progression upon completion of training
Hours: 34.75 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30 pm (Tuesday till 5.30pm for staff meetings and training). Part Time working is also considered – 3 or 4 days (working days must include a Tuesday)
Annual Leave: 44 days school holiday

Key Duties

• Provide teaching to a small class of pupils, following individualised curriculums
• Plan and implement school wide curriculum for your specialised subject and organise themed days and events such as healthy eating week and safer internet day
• Manage pupils’ curriculum targets and delivery of vocational qualifications
• Support pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Collect, record and analyse data to monitor progress and improve learning programmes
• Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

What can we offer you

• £1,000 bonus upon joining
• Competitive salary and annual reviews that consider performance and cost of living
• Opportunity to provide individualised and tailored support by leading a class of only 3-6 pupils
• Career advancement opportunities to internal senior roles
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists allowing a holistic approach to pupil development
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Term time only working
• Range of comprehensive funded training pathways – opportunity to complete a Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities (worth up to £13,000) and RQF qualifications in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning

What do you need?

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teaching & Learning Status (QTLS)
• Mainstream teaching experience within the UK school system and an understanding of the UK National Curriculum
• An understanding and interest in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviours that challenge
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with all stakeholders

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Calling all experienced health and social care workers! Looking to progress your career? Wanting a new challenge? Seeking an opportunity to move into senior roles? At JigsawPlus, we have vacancies available for experienced workers to build their career in adult care – be quick and secure a position today!

Salary: £25,518 per annum FTE and an additional £500 bonus upon joining
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (Part-time working is also available – 3 or 4 full days per week)
Annual Leave: 23 days paid holiday (up to 3 days to be taken between Christmas & New Year) plus bank holidays

We are looking for patient and caring health and social care workers to join our team at JigsawPlus, adult day centre, as an Experienced Learning Support Worker. Using your recent skills and expertise, you will be working with autistic learners aged 18 and over, using behaviour driven teaching strategies and interventions to support their development of knowledge and skills that will enhance their well-being, independence and social inclusion, making significant differences to their lives. As an experienced member of the team you will also train and mentor new staff, take the lead in group situations and deputise for Senior Support Workers when needed.

What does an Experienced Learning Support Worker at JigsawPlus do?

• Provide support, care and teaching to autistic adult learners
• Mentor and train new staff
• Deputise for senior staff where needed and take the lead
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and activities supporting the development of knowledge and skills
• Provide behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Provide personal care, encouraging and enabling adult learners to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing
• Support adult learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Support adult learners to access work experience and employment opportunities
• Track adult learners progress, ensuring support, care and teaching is appropriate and effective

Why choose JigsawPlus?

• Competitive pay and a £500 bonus upon starting
• Sociable hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) with no evening, weekend or sleep ins required
• Part time working available (3 or 4 full days per week)
• 23 days holiday (3 more than standard) plus bank holidays
• Opportunities to progress to Senior Support Worker and Team Leader roles with associated salary increases
• Funded and recognised qualifications and training available in Positive Behaviour Support including Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) and Behaviour Analysis Teaching accreditations focusing on adult curriculum
• Opportunities to grow leadership skills and advance career in health and social care

What do you need?

• Drivers licence or access to a lift (due to remote location)
• Professional experience in adult care
• Completion of Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Comfortable working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations

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