The Enforcement Team is a small friendly and committed team of officers responsible for investigating and taking enforcement action relating to planning, highways and environmental enforcement issues and for monitoring planning controls and conditions.
The work of the team involves providing guidance and advice to residents and businesses, liaising with other Council services and external agencies and where appropriate, taking enforcement action including preparing and issuing formal notices, letters and documents and gathering and presenting evidence in court.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the team. You will be responsible investigating issues associated with planning permission, highway obstructions and wider environmental issues such as fly tipping and taking enforcement action where necessary.
You must have at least 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above including Maths & English, or equivalent), be confident using computers with windows based operating systems and Microsoft Office products, have a full driving licence and be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the UK planning system, local authority highways functions and environmental enforcement functions. It is essential that you have a strong customer focus and have experience of providing excellent customer service.
It is also desirable that you have a sound knowledge of planning, highways and environmental and waste related legislation and some knowledge and experience of prosecution and enforcement processes.
Job Profile
“Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment”
Person Specification
The Governing Body and Head Teacher of St. Aidan’s CE Primary School wish to appoint from 1st November 2021 to 31st August 2022 a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and motivated staff team.
We are looking for a successful and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to deliver in class support and learning interventions.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they;
St. Aidan’s School is committed to Safeguarding and the welfare of our children and young people. If successful, you will have to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure
Closing dates for applications midnight 5th October 2021
Interviews to take place; WC 11th October 2021
We are looking to appoint part time Family Time Workers within our Specialist Support Services team. In order to meet the needs of the service the hours of the posts will range from 10-20 hours per week, but you will be expected to predominantly work after school hours (3-6pm). Hours and days of working will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.
You will provide quality family time services for Looked After Children and their families in Gateshead, establishing effective working relationships with children, families and professionals to achieve the best outcome.
Experience of working with children and families at risk, or in need and knowledge of Children and young people’s development, including issues that affect vulnerable children and their families are essential. You must also have knowledge of safeguarding thresholds and procedures and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.
You must also have proven experience of prioritising and organising workload, adhering to service timescales and providing a timely, responsive service to families and working in a team and on your own initiative and adherence to safe lone working practices.
Your role will include the transportation and supervision during contact between ‘looked after’ children and their families to ensure children benefit from safe, quality contact with family members, at times when they have to live apart therefore you must hold a current driving licence and access to a car or means to mobility support.
You must be able to demonstrate good communication skill, both written and verbal to ensure all observations are recorded and actioned where appropriate therefore you must have experience of using Microsoft Office and Outlook packages. Writing reports which provide analytical interpretation of observations and interventions undertaken in order to contribute to achieving the right plan for the child will also be essential.
You must be committed to equal opportunities, anti-oppressive practice and the impact of discrimination and be aware of secure use, storage and transfer of confidential information.
To be considered for the role, you must meet all the essential criteria as stated in the job profile and full training and development will be provided on appointment.
As an employee you would receive a generous annual leave package (increasing after 5 years), have access to be a member of the Tyne & Wear Pensions Fund and be eligible to access a range of employee benefits such as the flexi time scheme, child care benefit scheme, annual leave purchase scheme as well as a variety of staff offers and discounts.
If successful you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Gateshead Council has a vacancy for a Casual learningSkills Teaching Assistant to be employed on a flexible and sessional basis with learningSkills in Community Learning. You will support LearningSkills tutors in the delivery of teaching and learning with all learners who require additional support. You would support, contribute to and encourage the engagement and progression of people who may have been disenfranchised from education, contributing to their personal development to take responsibility for their own learning.
It is essential that you can assist with overcoming the barriers to learning through creating a positive relationship with learners who require support in a safe learning environment. The role may require individual or group support as directed.
You must have knowledge of and commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and Equality of Opportunity.
You will assist in the preparation, adaptation and maintenance of learning resources, particularly current digital resources.
You will need to apply the Gateshead Council learningSkills quality and funding framework to their practice as all programmes are accountable to Ofsted.
You must have a knowledge of embedding safeguarding and Prevent policies and procedures into teaching delivery, supported by the teaching staff and maintain the skills and knowledge required to carry out the post.
Yous will hold a minimum teaching assistant qualification at level 2, with GCSE at grade 4 or grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Proven digital skills are essential with good oral and written communication.
Experience of empathetically working with disadvantaged groups in a variety of settings are essential to the role.
Gateshead Council has vacancies for Casual Adult Education Tutors to be employed on a flexible and sessional basis with learningSkills in Community Learning. We require tutors in the following subjects who can teach from beginners to level 2/3: Arts and Crafts
Flower arranging
Guitar
It is essential that you have knowledge of and an understanding of Equal Opportunities policies and procedures and methods of widening participation in community learning. You must have a knowledge of embedding safeguarding and Prevent policies and procedures into teaching delivery. You will have knowledge of the delivery of high quality teaching of adults meeting the Common Inspection Framework and quality standards relating to learning educational frameworks in both formal and non-formal settings. It is also essential that you have an awareness of health and safety and its associated legislation. You must also have; a teaching qualification at level 4 or above that is approved by Lifelong Learning UK and GCSE grades 4 or grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent. You will have experience of; improving quality of learning and delivering and assessing accredited and/or non - accredited courses; experience of planning, writing, delivering and evaluating training sessions for accredited and non-accredited programmes; effectively review, monitor and offer guidance and support to young people and adults; working on own initiative, organising and prioritising your own work. It is essential that you have; effective use of ICT within a learning environment and the ability to work flexibly. If successful you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Building Management are looking to fill the role of Building Management Operative. The role is to undertake general duties as an individual and as part of a team in support of the safe, secure, correct and efficient operation of both Council and external client’s facilities and their related environments.
The successful candidate will be based at Shearlegs Road however the role will involve the use of a Council vehicle to deliver services across the Gateshead borough and possibly into neighbouring boroughs. Alternating shift pattern of work, Monday – Friday 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 10pm. (one week early, one week late).
It is essential that you are able to plan and prioritise workloads and work with minimal supervision. You must have GCSE’s at Grade 4 or Grade C or above for English and Maths. You must also hold or be willing to work towards achieving a Yellow CSCS Card. It is also essential that you have knowledge of basic maintenance and health and safety, and have a full UK driving license.
Teaching Assistant Level 3 + SSA at Washingwell Community Primary SchoolGrade E, Full time, 37 hours per week tto, fixed term 1 November 2021 – 31 August 2022,Salary £20,493 – £21,748 + SSA £1,324 (pro rata to term time only and depending on length of service) – actual salary £17,526.90 - £19,189.41 – SSA £1,132.36-£1,168.23.Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August 2022 and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.
The Head Teacher and Governors of Washingwell Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to work across school supporting children with SEND. The position is a fixed term contract until the 31 August 2022.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who:has an outstanding record of working well within a team demonstrating a positive attitude, enthusiasm, dedication and commitment. has experience of working with children in a primary school setting, specifically with children with SENDholds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant / NVQ Qualification as a minimum essential requirement.
The successful candidate would be expected to:provide support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the whole schoolestablish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectationspromote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroomcontribute to the planning, preparation and resources of learning activities have a full working knowledge and experience of the Early Years and National Curriculumdisplay excellent communication skills
Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be booked via our school website at www.washingwell.org.uk.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic, dedicated and innovative staff team in a school which strives to provide the best possible all round education for all of its pupils.If you are successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 3 October 2021. Shortlisting will take place Monday 4 October 2021.If you have not heard from us by end of day Tuesday 5 October then you can assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Observations in your current setting will form part of the interview process and will take place prior to the formal interview on Thursday 14 October 2021.
Application packs available by downloading from the school website at https://www.washingwell.org.uk/. Completed applications should be returned to marked FAO Mrs A Hall, to jobs@washingwell.org.uk
Can you approve the advert and profile pleaseAn opportunity has arisen within Gateshead Construction Services for the role of Painter within the Capital works department. The role will aid in the delivery of capital works projects and repairs and maintenance on housing and non-housing council assets as well as new build.Key role: 1. To work individually or as part of a team undertake high quality Painting and Decorating for repairs and new installations to Council properties, schools, public buildings and new build sites. 2. To undertake refurbishment works and new installations in association with other trades 3. To liaise with customers and sub–contractors to provide a responsive service to our customers and external clients. 4. Ensure implementation and compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures 5. To undertake a continual program of Risk Assessment in relation to your role 6. Utilise both electronic and paper based systems to accurately record use of labour and materials against each job. 7. Travel efficiently and effectively between various works locations within the borough of Gateshead meet the operational requirements of the Service. 8. To demonstrate a positive, diverse and inclusive attitude to both internal and external customers and colleagues 9. The post holder may be required to perform duties, appropriate to the post, other than those given in the job specification. You will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating as a minimum and hold a CSCS card or be willing to gain this qualification upon appointment. You will have experience of working within a busy construction department operationally in the same role, and experience of working with other trades. You must have a valid UK driver license, be able to work at height/on scaffold/in confined spaces and have a good level of physical fitness as this can be a physically demanding role at times. You will have working knowledge of health and safety procedures and regulations such as asbestos awareness and manual handling. The proposed hours of the role are 37 hours per week across 5 days Monday to Friday on a permanent basis.For an informal discussion about the role please email markmcrae@gateshead.gov.uk Service Manager Capital works, or call 0191 4338979.You should consider the job profile when applying, giving examples of how you meet the criteria.
Location
Joyce Close Sheltered Scheme
We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a passion and commitment to support older people to maintain their independence and remain in their home. You will have a wealth of experience in assisting customers in a wide range of situations, a strong commitment to excellent customer care, equality, diversity and inclusion.
You will be an excellent communicator both verbally, in writing and be able to present confidently to groups of customers.
Day to day you will be involved in writing and monitoring of individual support plans, welfare checks, dealing with housing queries and responding to emergencies on site.
To be successful in the role you will need to have calm, reassuring and empathetic approach, excellent time management skills, a high level of resilience and be comfortable working on your own initiative.
You will be responsible for facilitating social activities on the scheme and helping residents to integrate into the wider community therefore the ability to motivate and engage residents is important.
As you will be working directly with vulnerable people you must have an awareness of Safeguarding and Health and Safety regulations.
Previous experience of working in older people services or supported living is desirable. It would also be beneficial if have experience of responding to emergency situations.
There is no responsibility to deliver personal care as part of the role, however you will be required to provide cleaning duties in communal areas.
It is a requirement of the job to live on site and accommodation will be provided however you are only required to respond to emergency during operational hours.
You will have 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at Grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English) or relevant experience. The role will involve working with ICT therefore computer skills are essential.