Virtual Assistant Jobs in the United Kingdom
Chailey Heritage Foundation
Chailey, Southern
As the Lunchtime Assistant you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/supervisory staff/therapists providing general welfare and social care and educational support for pupils with special educational needs within the learning environment. •To assist pupils in those areas of daily living in which they are dependent, these may relate to: washing & dressing, assisting at meal times, manual handling, meeting personal hygiene needs.
Randstad Student Support
£11.44 Per Hour
Dundee, Scotland
To liaise with Randstad (and the Disability support team, where appropriate) regarding student progress or on any matters regarding a student's support needs or well-being. As a study assistant, you will help students build independence, support their academic progress, and contribute to creating an accessible learning environment.
Randstad Student Support
£12 - £12.5 Per Hour
Birmingham, MID
In all cases the assistant will need to liaise with the student in order to arrange locations/times etc. and to hold regular reviews with the student to assess how well the support is working. While some of these tasks, such as carrying equipment for a student with mobility difficulties, will need to continue throughout a student's course, others, such as general orientation, should decrease as the student becomes more able to manage independently.
Randstad Student Support
£12.5 Per Hour
Worcester, MID
In all cases the assistant will need to liaise with the student in order to arrange locations/times etc. and to hold regular reviews with the student to assess how well the support is working. While some of these tasks, such as carrying equipment for a student with mobility difficulties, will need to continue throughout a student's course, others, such as general orientation, should decrease as the student becomes more able to manage independently.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
£12500 Per Year
Scunthorpe, Yorkshire
First Military Recruitment are recruiting for a Premises Assistant, to join an established multi academy trust based in Doncaster. Our client is interested in seeing ex-military candidates, but all candidates may apply.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
£27000 Per Year
Croydon, London
Ensure that deceased is correctly placed in coffin / casket ready for viewing and that chapels are clean, tidy and well maintained (all bulbs working, chapels correctly lit each morning / evening, corridor swept). Responsible for ensuring that appropriate stocks of all consumables are available always (hand sanitiser, paper towels, cleaning materials, body tickets, deceased tracking documents, mortuary registers, etc.).
Invisible Connections Ltd
£28000 Per Year
Thame, HC
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Workshop Assistant, Production Manager, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Team Leader, Engineering Assembler, Workshop Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Production Supervisor will also be considered for this role. Workshop Assistants may occasionally be asked to operate sheet-metalworking and bar bending machinery, in which case we are willing to train anyone who demonstrates basic practical ability.
Candidate Source Ltd
£11.44 Per Hour
Cheltenham, SW
Gloucestershire’s largest comprehensive school with over 200 staff and approximately 1,800 students is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to join its team. There is a possibility we can offer some flexibility in hours worked, therefore if you are looking for different hours or work on specific days, please state this in your application.
Candidate Source Ltd
£11.44 Per Hour
Cheltenham, SW
Gloucestershire’s largest comprehensive school with over 200 staff and approximately 1,800 students is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to join its team working 20 hours per week. There is a possibility we can offer some flexibility in hours worked, therefore if you are looking for different hours or work on specific days, please state this in your application.
Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation
£22932 Per Year
Brighton, Southern
You will be required to carry out regular deep cleans, assist with the set-up of events and the clean all public and staff areas at our stadium, whilst ensuring all work carried out is in compliance with Health and Safety legislation and COSHH. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.
Aldridge Education
£65286 - £72126 Per Year
Darwen, NW
Darwen Vale High School is an 11-16 academy located on the outskirts of Darwen, benefiting from excellent transport links, making it accessible to staff commuting daily from nearby towns and cities such as Bolton, Lytham, Manchester, and Preston. In recent years, Darwen Vale High School has seen impressive growth, with year groups increasing from 150 to 240 students, and it is projected to expand further with an estimated enrolment of over 1,200 students within the next three years.
Aldridge Education
£48731 - £52805 Per Year
Darwen, NW
As a small school with a maximum of 250 students, we offer a unique opportunity to work in a state of the art, iconic and historic building as part of a small cohesive team of staff. Established in 2013 and located in the heart of historical Darwen on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, the Studio is the town's best kept secret.
Witherslack Group
Sutton, London
The school meets the needs of pupils with autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties – and was recently rated Good by Ofsted. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.
Witherslack Group
Bolton, NW
Working as part of the team around the child, you’ll also liaise with parents, carers, colleagues and partner agencies to support the best outcomes and environment for our children and young people. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.
Witherslack Group
Bolton, NW
Working as part of the team around the child, you’ll also liaise with parents, carers, colleagues and partner agencies to support the best outcomes and environment for our children and young people. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.
Witherslack Group
Sandbach, NW
You’ll do all the general, day-to-day repairs needed to keep our school up and running, drive the school vehicles and keep them in good working order, as well as making sure the school grounds and garden are kept neat and tidy. The school provides education for up to 120 pupils aged 5-19 and caters to children with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Witherslack Group
Bristol, SW
Our new Castlefell School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate learning needs. You’ll do all the general, day-to-day repairs needed to keep our school up and running, drive the school vehicles and keep them in good working order, as well as making sure the school grounds and garden are kept neat and tidy.
Witherslack Group
bolton, NW
Working as part of the team around the child, you’ll also liaise with parents, carers, colleagues and partner agencies to support the best outcomes and environment for our children and young people. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.
Virtual Assistant Jobs Overview
Virtual assistant jobs mean that you can operate as a personal assistant from the comfort of your own home using online technology. You’ll be responsible for answering phone calls, diary management, organising travel, and performing general admin duties for your employer.
Good time-management, communication skills, and computer proficiency are a must in this career that offers flexibility and autonomy. If you’re fanatical about organisation, love working in a position of service, and want to do away with long commutes, becoming a virtual assistant could be just what you’re looking for.
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Training and Skills for Virtual Assistants
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It’s important to research how much you can expect to be paid in a virtual assistant role. The average salary for personal assistants and secretaries in the UK is £31,720 per year. If you take on a position like this as a temp, you’ll probably be paid hourly at an average of £15. Ultimately, what ends up in your account will depend on your experience, the company, and industry you work in.
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