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Southend-on-Sea

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SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) – Southend

As a SEND Tutor (1:1 Support) in Southend-on-Sea with Ackerman Pierce Education, you’ll deliver tailored learning that helps children and young people thrive when mainstream school isn’t currently the right fit. This is a rewarding opportunity to build flexible term-time hours (up to 30 per week) and make a real impact across Essex. Key Responsibilities - Provide 1:1 tutoring as part of Alternative Provision programmes, aligned to each learner’s EHCP and goals - Plan and deliver engaging sessions in core subjects and functional skills, adapting to needs and pace - Use positive behaviour and trauma-informed approaches to build trust, confidence and attendance - Track progress with clear notes and feedback, sharing updates with local authority contacts and families - Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries in all settings What You’ll Need - Experience supporting learners with SEND (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD) in a tutoring, school or support role - A teaching/tutoring background (QTS, HLTA, or strong tutoring experience welcomed) - Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to personalise learning effectively - Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain) and a solid safeguarding understanding Why Apply Enjoy competitive pay (£25–£30 per hour), flexible term-time work, and the chance to change educational outcomes for young people across Southend and wider Essex with a supportive education agency.

£25 - £30 per hour
Southend-on-Sea
Education & Childcare

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Southend-on-Sea

Join Protocol Education as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner in Southend-on-Sea, supporting a welcoming Essex nursery where children are encouraged to explore, play and develop confidence every day. This contract role offers strong earning potential (£31,158–£33,696 p/a) and the chance to make a real impact in early years education close to home. Key Responsibilities - Deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning through the EYFS, supporting children’s social, emotional and physical development - Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment, indoors and outdoors - Observe, assess and record progress, contributing to learning journeys and next-step planning - Build positive relationships with parents/carers and work closely with colleagues to support each child’s needs - Promote safeguarding, welfare and nursery policies at all times What You’ll Need - Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., CACHE/NVQ or equivalent) and a genuine passion for childcare - Sound knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development milestones - A warm, patient and proactive approach, with strong communication skills - Desirable: experience in a nursery setting, SEN awareness, or first aid training Why Apply Work with a supportive team through Protocol Education, with flexible contract opportunities across Southend-on-Sea and excellent experience to grow your early years career in Essex.

£31,158 - £33,696 per year
Southend-on-Sea
Contract
Education & Childcare

Senior Reinsurance Broker

Join The Recruiter Specialists Group Ltd as a Senior Reinsurance Broker in Southend-on-Sea, supporting high-value placements for a leading insurer while enjoying a modern hybrid working balance. This is a standout Essex opportunity for an experienced broker specialist who thrives on technical detail, stakeholder relationships, and delivering precise contract documentation. Key Responsibilities - Prepare, review and execute reinsurance placements accurately and on time - Draft slips, endorsements and supporting market documentation to a high technical standard - Initiate and manage the contract drafting process, including updates and final contract production - Support Brokers with preparing submissions, presentations and placement strategy materials - Track placement progress, follow up with markets and maintain clear audit-ready records What You’ll Need - Proven experience as a senior reinsurance broker / broker specialist within reinsurance or specialty insurance - Strong technical knowledge of reinsurance structures, wordings and contract certainty requirements - Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple placements and deadlines - Confident communication skills for liaising with brokers, underwriters and internal stakeholders Why Apply You’ll join a respected insurer with a supportive culture, competitive salary, and genuine scope to develop your specialist expertise while working in Essex with hybrid flexibility.

Competitive Salary
Southend-on-Sea
Accounting & Finance

Internal Sales Executive (Electronic Components)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking an Internal Sales Executive (Electronic Components) to support customers and drive growth from their Southend-on-Sea base. This is a brilliant Essex opportunity for a technically minded sales professional who enjoys problem-solving, relationship-building and earning performance-related rewards. Key Responsibilities - Handle inbound and outbound sales enquiries, providing accurate quotations and technical support - Build strong customer relationships, understanding requirements and recommending suitable electronic/electrical components - Manage sales orders end-to-end, coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and aftersales service - Maintain an organised pipeline, updating CRM records and reporting on activity and performance - Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities while maintaining excellent customer care What You’ll Need - Proven internal sales, sales support or technical sales experience within electronic/electrical components or engineering - Confident communication skills and a consultative approach with customers and suppliers - Ability to read technical information, learn product ranges quickly and prioritise a busy workload - Desirable: knowledge of electronics distribution, BOM quoting, or experience using CRM/ERP systems Why Apply Enjoy a competitive salary of £38,000–£43,000 plus bonus, training and genuine career progression, alongside 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays after two years) and company benefits in Southend-on-Sea.

£38,000 - £43,000 per year
Southend-on-Sea
Engineering

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Essex benefits from excellent transport links into London, making it an attractive location for commuters, but the county also has a strong local economy in its own right. Towns such as Southend-on-Sea have seen significant investment in recent years, creating new roles in retail, leisure, and the creative industries. Meanwhile, Braintree and the surrounding districts continue to attract manufacturing, logistics, and technology firms seeking skilled workers.

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Whether you are just starting out, looking for a career change, or searching for senior management positions, the Essex employment landscape has something to offer. Many local businesses advertise roles exclusively through community platforms like ours, meaning you will find vacancies here that are not listed on the larger national job boards. From entry-level warehouse and customer service roles to specialist engineering and finance positions, Essex employers are looking for dedicated individuals who want to work close to home.

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The cost of living in Essex is generally more affordable than in central London, while salaries in many sectors remain competitive. Towns like Harlow offer modern business parks and enterprise zones that attract employers from across the south-east. Essex is also home to several further education colleges and the University of Essex, providing a pipeline of skilled graduates entering the local workforce each year.

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