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Vacancy Bulletin
(Blue Sheets)
Issue No: 4
25 January 2019
You can view these vacancies, and more, online at:
dasjobs.co.uk
Published by Dillington Advertising Services, C2 County Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY
Tel: 01823 357739, email: adverts@somerset.gov.ukLatest time for acceptance of advertisements is 12 noon Monday for the Friday bulletin.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, details and application forms FOR ALL POSTS,
excluding those marked INTERNAL can be found on dasjobs.co.uk
Only SCC employees may apply for posts marked INTERNAL in the first instance.
Internally advertised vacancies can be viewed on the SCC intranet: dasjobs.co.uk/internal
ALL POSTS MARKED WITH * REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK VIA THE DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE
"Somerset County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people"
All applicants, including current employees, should complete and return the
Recruitment Monitoring Form, which is attached to the Application Form.
Thank you for your cooperation
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Applications for all vacancies are particularly welcome from people with disabilities. Further
details and application forms are also available on request in braille, large print, tape and disc.
JOB SHARING
Somerset County Council, as an equal opportunities employer, wishes to promote job-sharing arrangements in any full-time
post where the Manager and Chief Officer consider that such an arrangement would be a viable proposition. If you are
interested in making an application on a job-sharing basis for any full-time post advertised in this bulletin, you should contact
the appropriate Manager in the first instance to see whether such an application would be accepted.
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Somerset County Council is proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as
part of a team who are passionate about the work they do. We offer great training and development
opportunities, with supportive management. We offer an excellent benefits package to all of our
employees including:
• A Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounted lease car via salary sacrifice scheme and options for discounts on petrol or diesel.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets,
insurance benefits and so forth.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work, childcare vouchers,
additional annual leave, computers, mobile phones and health screening.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance and support offering a variety of employee wellbeing services to support a
healthy work/life balance and lifestyle.
• Optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
Somerset County Council is subject to Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to
speak fluent English will be an essential requirement for customer-facing roles.
Please note for SCC roles:
If an internal applicant who is at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment has applied and passed
the selection process they will be offered the role over remaining internal and external applicants.
If you are applying for a secondment please ensure you discuss this with your Line Manager first and
obtain their approval.
2Children's Services, Countywide
*INDEPENDENT SAFEGUARDING & REVIEWING OFFICERS
37 and 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £39,961 per annum/pro rata
About us
We are looking to recruit passionate and committed children’s Social Workers with significant post
qualifying and supervisory experience to join our team of Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing
Officers. The Quality Assurance team chair both Children Looked After Reviews and Child Protection
Conferences and are viewed as key to the continuing success of Somerset’s improvement journey.
About the job
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our journey, through audit and consultation,
modelling best practice and challenging social workers and managers to be the best they can be. Using
strengths and relationship based approaches, we are committed to ensuring the voice of the child is
heard in decisions, and are looking for Social Workers who will champion best practice, promote
participation and use their knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for children. We have full
time and part time (22.5 hours) vacancies available.
About you
You will be joining a well-established, welcoming and stable team with carefully managed caseloads
that allow for careful preparation before reviews and conferences as well as opportunities to support
practice development across the service.
Feel free to get in touch if you want more information, you can contact Liz Pearson – Service Manager
on 01823 357223 /07967 333714.
For more information on careers in social care at Somerset County Council visit our dedicated
website: https://www.socialcareandmore.co.uk/
Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=407
Job ref no: APP00340/HC
Closing date: 5 February 2019 Interview date 15 February 2019
Children's Services, Emergency Duty Team, Bridgwater
SENIOR SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT
18.5 hours per week
Salary: £9,336 to £10,270 per annum per annum, plus 26.3% enhancement for unsocial hours.
About us
The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) has co-located with partner agencies in the Express Park Police
Centre in Bridgwater and contribute to the Safeguarding work of the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
(MASH), ensuring children and adult safeguarding referrals are prioritised as part of the County
Council’s 24x7 First Response Service. We are looking to appoint a Senior Social Work Assistant to
join this modernised and developing service.
About the job
During weekday evenings and overnight, weekends and Bank Holidays you will contribute to the
emergency assessment and provision of care and support to clients and their families across the
County. This covers Children and Families Social Care, Adult Social Care, Mental Health services and
the provision of an out of hours homelessness service. You will assist the duty social workers with the
assessment by phoning clients’ with urgent out of hour’s needs, giving advice and providing services
and support to make situations safe until the next working day. You will staff the EDT office and receive
incoming phone calls, alone at times, and in the absence of duty social workers on visits; working with
a degree of autonomy, but also maintaining appropriate phone contact and consultation with the duty
social workers. Although essentially office-based, you may on occasions attend a police station as an
Appropriate Adult for a juvenile or vulnerable adult. The current working pattern is Monday to Friday
16:30 to 00:30, and Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday’s 08:30 to 16:30 or 16:30 to 00:30. This
equates to roughly 9 shifts a month.
About you
You should have an NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or a relevant qualification/experience, and will
also have excellent people skills and an empathy and respect for vulnerable individuals. You will be a
good listener, committed to getting the best out of someone and should look for solutions that empower
people wherever possible. You will provide accurate typed reports of work undertaken. You should
3have some previous experience (paid or unpaid) of social care and a basic understanding of equal
opportunities. Basic IT knowledge is necessary although full training will be provided on our specific
systems. For an informal discussion please contact EDT business support on 01278 447990 and ask
for Kelly Brewer or Christian Sweeney.
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who
are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=413
Job ref no: APP00344/JH
Closing date: 4 February 2019
Economic & Community Infrastructure Operations, Highway Maintenance, Taunton and Yeovil
ASSISTANT HIGHWAY SERVICE MANAGERS
37 hours per week
Salary: £33,136 - £37,107 per annum
About us
Somerset County Council is committed to the local delivery of services. It is responsible for highway
management and maintenance within Somerset and delivers this locally from 5 Area Offices. Vacancies
have arisen for an Assistant Highways Service Manager in the area offices based in Taunton and Yeovil.
About the job
This post is key to the day-to-day management of the Highway Service, involving regular contact with
the public and their representatives. You will manage a specific part of the highway network within the
Area and will build excellent relationships with the local community.
About you
You will contribute to the provision of a highway maintenance and management service to all
stakeholders by applying a uniform and consistent approach to service level provision. As a key member
of the group the post holder will be expected to promote the image of the County Council and embrace a
culture of customer care to ensure successful delivery of a quality highway service in Somerset.
Taunton: For an informal discussion about the post please contact David Peake on 0300 123 2224.
Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=411
Job ref no: APP00338/AMB
Yeovil: For an informal discussion about the post please contact Neil McWilliams on 0300 123 2224.
Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=410
Job ref no: APP00337/AMB
Closing date: 7 February 2019
Economic & Community Infrastructure Operations, Transporting Somerset, Minehead
PASSENGER ASSISTANT
23 hours per week
Salary: £10,415 - £10,810 per annum
There are also relief opportunities available. Relief work patterns vary depending on the need and how
much you wish to work. - £8,68 per hour
About us
Transporting Somerset requires a Passenger Assistant to work as part of the Fleet Operations Team in
the Minehead area
About the job
Are you kind, versatile, flexible, able to get on well with people, and have previous experience of caring
for people?
About you
If this sounds like you, would you like to be part of our Transport Team, working in the Minehead area,
accompanying people with disabilities to and from their homes, mainly on minibuses, and assisting with
their needs on the vehicles? You would have contact with parents, carers and others who provide
services, so good communication between these people are crucial.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Steve Osborne on 01278 454617
Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=414
Job ref no: APP00345/AMB
Closing date: 7 February 2019
4Commercial and Business Services, HR & OD, Taunton
IT TRAINER – INTERNAL SCC APPLICANTS ONLY
Salary: Between £16,859 and £19,092 per annum
29.6 hours per week
About us
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with experience of developing and delivering IT
systems training to groups of staff, to join IT Learning & Development to provide on-going services to
staff and assist in the development of new training products. IT Learning & Development is a Training
Accreditation Programme (TAP) Gold Status Partner. This demonstrates our commitment to providing
high quality IT learning and development solutions that meet the needs of the business as well as the
individual learner.
About the job
Reporting to the Senior IT Trainer, you will be joining a committed team whose focus is to provide
quality IT learning and development products, through a variety of methods; including face to face
group training, e-learning, workshops, virtual training sessions (via Skype) and electronic performance
support tools for user guidance. The role also provides a training/performance support role to users
during specific IT system projects, which may be delivered in groups or on a one-to-one basis. The post
is based at County Hall in Taunton but requires service delivery around the County at various bases.
There may also be the opportunity to undertake project work activity as part of the team and to work
alongside other teams.
About you
You will need to be a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision, whilst remaining an integral
part of a team, be highly organised and flexible to changes in the scheduled activity and in meeting the
changing needs of users and delegates. Tact and diplomacy are required, together with the ability to
listen well and communicate clearly orally and in writing. Good IT skills are essential, ideally covering
Microsoft Windows 365/2016 and Windows 10. As part of the interview process, you may be asked to
prepare and deliver a short training session to the interview panel.
For more information or an informal discussion about this post please contact Hazel Thomas on 01823
357736.
Apply online at: http://enterprise.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=406
Job ref no: APP00339/AMB
Closing date: 31 January 2019 Interview date: 13 February 2019
St Gildas Catholic Primary School, Mary Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4EG
Telephone: 01935 423630 Fax: 01935 411048 Headteacher: Mrs A Frost
E-mail: stgildas@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: www.stgildasprimary.co.uk
CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS
Hours: Circa 80 hours per year
Salary: Grade 13: (£18,672 - £20,541) pa pro rata
To start as soon as possible
St Gildas Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Governors as soon as possible.
The Governing Body, through its appointed and elected Governors, plays a distinctive and essential
role in the continuing success and development of the School.
The Clerk’s job is to work with the Head Teacher, Chair of Governors and other Governors, dealing
with administrative matters for the Governing Body and advising on legal issues of governance. The
post involves twilight/evening work and the successful candidate should also be available for training
during the day. Good computer skills, integrity and the ability to write agendas, produce accurate
concise minutes and maintain confidentiality are essential.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. New clerks receive
support and training from the Somerset Governor Services Team and all clerks are encouraged to
attend termly briefings (3 hours) in their locality to update themselves on the latest developments in
governance.
The post will initially involve 10 hours’ work per Governing Body meeting of which there are currently 7
per academic year and 3 of which are committee meetings; this includes all pre and post meeting
administration and attendance as clerk at the meetings. The Clerk may be asked to take on additional
work according to need (payment for any additional work will be subject to negotiation at the time).
Interviews will take place week beginning 11th February 2019
5If you would like to join our friendly, supportive team, please complete an online application
form available from http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/clerk-to-the-governors-7/ or
www.stgildasprimary.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 4th February 2019 @ 5.00pm
Baltonsborough CE VC Primary School, Ham Street, Baltonsborough BA6 8PX
Tel: 01458 850526 Email: baltonsborough021@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Website: www.baltonsboroughprimary.org.uk
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
15.75hr/week Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Starting salary: £16,755 per annum (Grade 15 Pt 9) pro rata
We are looking for a special person to join our vibrant village school from 25th February 2019. The
successful candidate will work in our KS2 class, mainly with Years 4, 5 and 6. We are looking for
someone with recent and relevant experience, preferably qualified up to Level 3, who is prepared to be
a part of our journey to become an outstanding provider.
We are looking for a team player who puts the children’s well-being and happiness at the forefront of
everything that they do.
Please visit our website at www.baltonsboroughprimary.org.uk We would welcome visits to the school
so please contact us to arrange a suitable time.
Deadline for applications: Friday 8th February 2019 Interview date: Wednesday 13th February 2018
Please send an SCC application form with covering letter to the Headteacher, Mrs Michelle Heap
MHeap@educ.somerset.gov.uk. Application forms may be downloaded and submitted online at:
http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/learning-support-assistant-102/
Upton Noble Church of England VC Primary School, Upton Noble, Shepton Mallet BA4 6AU
Tel: 01749 850375
Part of the East Somerset Federation
Require a CARETAKER/CLEANER
You would be responsible for school cleaning, small repairs and maintenance works and keeping
safety records in accordance with current legislation.
The post is required for 12.5 hours per week, from 3.30pm – 6.00pm (38 weeks term time plus
summer clean). Salary: Grade 15, £17,391, pro rata £9.0142 per hour.
Upton Noble Church of England VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All
applicants will be subject to a full disclosure DBS check before appointment is confirmed.
Applications forms are available on the school website www.uptonnoble.org.uk
Closing Date: 7th February 2019.
Catcott Primary School, Manor Road, Catcott, Nr. Bridgwater TA7 9HD
Tel: 01278 722527 Headteacher: Mr. Chris Axten-Higgs
Email: caxten-higgs@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: www.catcottprimary.co.uk
Two Part-Time SEND TEACHING ASSISTANTS – Fixed Term to 31st August 2019
We are looking to appoint two teaching assistants to join our thriving village primary school, to begin as
soon as possible, to support a child in our Year 6 class on a one-to-one basis.
Post 1: Working hours: 08:45 – 12:15 (3.5 hours per day). Term time only.
Grade 15 points 9-13: Annual salary £16755.00 - £17391.00 pro rata – depending on experience.
Post 2: Working hours: 12.00 – 15.30. (3.5 hour per day). Term time only.
Grade 15 points 9-13: Annual salary £16755.00 - £17391.00 pro rata – depending on experience.
This post is subject to SEN funding.
The successful candidates will join a happy, caring and motivated staff and governors. Catcott Primary
School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and
volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an
Enhanced DBS check.
Please email the Headteacher on the above address requesting further information and to arrange a
visit to the school. Application forms, available from https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/two-part-time-send-
6teaching-assistants/ or the school website should be sent to the school office by post or
emailed to the Headteacher.
Closing date: 8/2/19 Interviews: 14/2/19 Start date: Immediately
Stoke St Gregory C. of E. Primary School
Tel: 01823 490437 office@stoke-st-gregory.somerset.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Moorsom Website: www.stoke-st-gregory.somerset.sch.uk
MIDDAY SUPERVISOR
1 hour per day. Monday to Friday Term time only
The job can be for 5 days or part-time, only working some days.
Grade:16.8 Rate of pay: £8.62 per hour
We are looking for a friendly, energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as soon as possible.
The role involves supervising the children during their lunch and playtime with both indoor and outdoor
activities. Training will be given.
CARETAKER
4 hours per week. Monday to Friday Term time plus 3 weeks.
The job can be for 5 days or part-time, only working some days.
Grade 16: Rate of pay: £8.55 per hour
Our School needs a new caretaker. The job entails routine maintenance checks, site safety and some
simple repairs and emergency maintenance for example dealing with snow on the school site.
Hours can be flexible within and across weeks and may include being available to open the school on
some days. This can be discussed at interview.
The school has a commitment to safeguard children, and has a culture of vigilance to support this. The
post holder will be required to undergo a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
before taking up employment.
Visits from prospective candidates to the school are warmly welcomed by prior appointment.
Please enquire at the School Office for an application form and job description or visit our
website or apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/midday-supervisor-58/ and
https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/caretaker-31/.
Completed application forms to be returned to the Headteacher.
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 25th January 2019
Appointments subject to our Safer Recruitment procedures and medical clearance.
Parkfield Primary School, Parkfield Road, Taunton TA1 4RT
Tel: 01823 282125 http://www.parkfieldschool.co.uk/
LUNCHTIME SUPPORT ASSISTANT REQUIRED
Hours of work: Monday – Friday for 1.5 hours a day to cover lunch times, making 7.5 hours a
week, term time only
Salary: Grade 16 currently £8.55 to £8.62 per hour - Fixed term initially to 31.08.2019
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic team player to join our school team as soon as possible.
The duties include the setting up of the dining hall for lunches and clearing away at the end of the lunch
period. In addition you will be required to assist the children during their lunch and playtime with both
indoor and outdoor activities, supporting and joining in with play to encourage inclusive, fun playtimes.
You will be required to put out the tables, chairs and play equipment so the job does involve lifting.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and with a passion for this role. You
will need to demonstrate that you are flexible, calm, patient and caring and have the ability to fit in with a
dedicated and hardworking staff team and become part of our friendly and supportive school community.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school business manager Mrs Scott by email
mscott1@educ.somerset.gov.uk for further details.
Parkfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be
required of the successful candidate.
Closing date: Noon Thursday 7th February 2019. Interviews: Thursday 14th February 2019
Please apply by using a SCC application form available from http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/lunchtime-
support-assistant-3/
7Frome Community College, Bath Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2HQ
Tel: 01373 465353
EXAMINATIONS INVIGILATOR
Casual Contract
Start Date: 4th March
Salary: £7.83 per hour + holiday pay allowance
Frome College are now seeking to appoint Examination Invigilators to join their existing team. You will
be required to provide efficient and effective invigilation supporting the work of the Examinations
Department by supervising candidates in both internal and external examinations. Full training will be
given.
Reporting to the Examinations Officer, Invigilator duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Duties and Responsibilities
• To assist with setting up examination venues (arranging tables, laying out stationery – (please
note – some stationery piles can be heavy), equipment and examination papers in accordance
with strict procedures
• To distribute and collect examination papers/scripts/materials from candidates
• To ensure that the Examination Room is conducive to examination conditions and minimise
distractions
• To supervise the entry and exit of candidates to and from the Examination Room
• To ensure that examinations begin and end on time as scheduled
• To be vigilant during the examination, in order to prevent any cheating or malpractices
• To report any malpractices or problems to the Examinations Officer
• To complete General Administrative duties as directed by the Examinations Officer
• To deal with emergency situations e.g. student illness, fire alarm etc.
• To deal sensitively with candidates who have special arrangements
• To be familiar with and adhere to the Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations issued by the
Joint Council for Qualifications
• To be available to work flexibly in ensuring that examination processes are completed at the
end of each examination
• Any other reasonable duties designated by the Principal or Exams Officer
Hours of Work
Hours required are on an “as required” basis and are flexible between Monday and Friday from 8.30am
until 3pm term time.
For full details of this position, together with the application process, Please go to:
www.fromecollege.org/about-us/vacancies to download a Support Staff Application Form
Completed applications should be returned by post or by email to: fccrecruitment@fromecollege.org
Please note, for posts working with children and vulnerable adults, a full employment history is
required on your application form including details of any gaps.
For more information or for an informal discussion, please contact David Morris on 01373 465353.
Closing date for applications: Wed 30th Jan (8am) Interview dates: TBC
This post requires an enhanced criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
Bridge School Sedgemoor, Middle Road, Cossington, Bridgwater TA7 8LQ
Telephone 01278 444222
2 x HLTAs
37 hours per week term time, fixed term for 1 year
Start Date: April 2019
Salary: Grade 12 (range) £21,074-£23,866 Pro-rata actual salary (range) £18,206-£20,618
We need well qualified and experienced people to join our team and work within our Centres in
Bridgwater. Ideally you should have experience in engaging with young people who may have
significant gaps in their learning or be disaffected due to their experiences.
The ability to lead in one of the curriculum areas listed and to support across whole curriculum would
be advantageous:
• Science
• ICT
• PE/Outdoor activities
8• Food Technology/Cooking
The people we are looking for will:
• Have recent experience in a mainstream school setting
• Have the ability to be creative and innovative in developing relevant educational programmes
for our young people
• Have excellent skills relevant to supporting and managing the behaviour of pupils on the
continuum of social, emotional and mental health needs
• Be solution focused and positive in meeting the social and emotional needs of our young people
and open to creative ways of working
• Have the ability, drive and resilience to ensure the emotional health and well being of young
people
• Contribute to effective self evaluation
• Have successful experience of working with pupils with emotional, social and mental health
needs in a school or alternative education setting
• Be a reflective practitioner
The Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. The post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.
For an initial discussion, please contact Nigel Shipton, Headteacher, telephone: 01278 444222
Please apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/2-x-hltas/
Closing date: 22nd February 2019. Interview date: w/c 4th March
South Somerset Partnership School (PRU) requires:
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Start Date: ASAP
Fixed term posts to 31/08/2019 in the first instance - full time 37 hours a week, term time only.
We need well qualified and experienced colleagues to join our team.
You should have experience in curriculum support, and particular skills in engaging with students who
have medical and mental health needs.
You will:
• Be a reflective practitioner
• Have the ability to be creative developing relevant educational programmes for our young people
• Have excellent skills relevant to pupils on the continuum of social, mental and emotional health needs
• Be solution focused and positive in meeting the social and emotional needs of our young people
and open to innovative ways of working
• Have the ability, drive and resilience to ensure the emotional health and well being of young people
• Contribute to effective self evaluation
• Preferably have successful experience in a school, or working with pupils in an alternative, setting
who display challenging behaviour as a result of social and emotional needs
The post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.
For an initial discussion, once you have received the job details, please contact Jo Simons,
Headteacher, tel: 01935 410793
Please apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/teaching-assistant-176/
Please email completed application forms to Claire Brand – School Business Manager at:
cbrand@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Closing date: 28th January 2019 Interview date: w/c 4th February 2019
Fiveways School, Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5AZ
For Children with Severe Learning Difficulties
Tel: 01935 476227
Caring, enthusiastic people needed to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties
Permanent MIDDAY SUPERVISORY ASSISTANTS
Grade 16 - £8.55-£8.62 per hour (£254 per month)
12.30pm-2pm daily: 2 day (Thurs/Fri) or 5 day contracts
9Casual TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Grade 15.9 - £9.73 per hour (including holiday pay)
Core working hours 8.40am – 3.30pm when required
This post will involve being called to work at short notice
Casual CLEANERS
Grade 17- £9.53 per hour (including holiday pay)
3.45pm-6.15pm when required
This post will involve being called to work at short notice
Both posts term-time only and to start as soon as possible
Excellent opportunities exist for enthusiastic people to join this ‘outstanding’ (OFSTED) school. The
post holders will join a team of staff currently working with pupils across the school. Qualifications,
experience and a real commitment to special needs would be a significant advantage.
Our school is committed to ensuring a ‘Safe Recruitment’ process including a Criminal background check.
Job Description and Application Forms are available from the school website:
www.fivewaysschool.co.uk
Please indicate on your Application Form which post you are applying for.
Deadline for receipt of Applications: 4th February 2019 Interviews to be held on 8th / 11th February 2019
Axbridge C of E First School Academy
Excellent opportunity for an experienced LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT OR
HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT IN KEY STAGE 2
NOR: 170 + 52 place nursery
Salary: £16,755 - £20,541
Contract: Full time (8.50am-3.30pm) February 2019
Our outstanding school is seeking a person who has:
• Experience of delivering high quality group teaching
• The ability to challenge and engage children in their learning
• The ability and willingness to work collaboratively and supportively within the school team
• Good communication skills and is able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility
• NVQ 3 or higher required
Opportunity to support professional development to HLTA status for the right candidate
You will join a hardworking dedicated team driven to providing excellence at all levels.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to
share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
The candidate should be fully supportive of our Church of England ethos.
Applications forms from Patricia Page on 01934 732391 or visit www.axbridgefirstschool.co.uk
Closing Date: Monday 11th February Interview date: Thursday 14th February
The Redstart Learning Partnership, Redstart Road, Chard TA20 1SD
Tel 01460 260266 Email: recruitment@redstartpartnership.co.uk
Website: www.theredstartlearningpartnership.co.uk
Please state on the application which post you are applying for.
Inspire Collaborate Excel
3 x TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Post A – Minerva Primary School - working with small groups of children
Post B – Minerva Primary School – whole class support
Grade: 15 £8.68 - £9.01 per hour (Actual salary is Pro Rata)
Hours: 32.5 hours (Term Time Only)
Post C – Priorswood Primary School – whole class support
Grade: 15 £8.68 - £9.01 per hour (Actual salary is Pro Rata)
Hours: 32 hours 5 minutes (Term Time Only) Fixed term until 31.08.19
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, compassionate and friendly team members. We are looking for:
• dedicated, hard-working teaching assistants who are able to raise and sustain high standards
• excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
• the ability to enthuse and inspire children
10• strong team players who are able to share excellent practice and learn from others
• some experience of supporting children with social and emotional needs would be an advantage
We can offer you:
• a dedicated and supportive working environment.
• excellent professional development.
Closing Date: 8th February 2019 Interview Date: W/C 11th February 2019
For further information including job details and an application form, please visit the Trust
website on http://www.theredstartlearningpartnership.co.uk Visits to the Trust are warmly
welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school at the address above.
Completed application forms to be returned to: - recruitment@redstartpartnership.co.uk
Please note: Applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.
TRLP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to
share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring
Service check.
Preston Primary Academy Trust, The Toose, Yeovil BA21 3SN
Tel: 01935 474538 Email: office@prestonprimary.com
NURSERY PRACTITIONER (KEYPERSON)
An opportunity has arisen within our Trust for a Nursery Practitioner (Keyperson) to join our delightful nursery.
The Keyperson’s role is to offer a consistently excellent level of child care within the safe and secure
environment of Little Kingfishers’ Day Nursery, in Yeovil.
Required as soon as possible
Salary Grade 15.9 – 15.13 (Depending on experience) Salary is paid on a pro-rata basis – term time only
Job Summary
The successful applicant will be working in our beautiful new building with a key group of children to
encourage and support all aspects of the children's development with regards to the Early Years
Foundation Stage (EYFS) and to observe children, record plan and assess learning that has taken
place in the child’s individual learning journey.
You will also be required to undertake duties associated with the day to day operation of the Nursery to
the standard defined in the Nursery policies and procedures. Individuals are responsible for promoting
and safeguarding the welfare of children in their care.
Little Kingfishers’ Day Nursery is open five days per week Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm.
Qualifications and Skills
You will need to have a childcare qualification at Level 3 (or equivalent) and experience in childcare.
Safeguarding qualifications and food hygiene level 2 are desired but not essential.
Preston Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all its children and staff. All
applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a health
and suitability declaration. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and
two satisfactory references.
Visits to our school are welcome; please telephone to make an appointment.
Please apply in writing by completing the application form available from the school website
www.prestoncofeprimary.co.uk
Closing date: 1/02/2018 Interviews: Week commencing 11/02/2018
North Town Primary School
LEARNER SUPPORT ASSISTANT AND LUNCH TIME SUPERVISOR
Dates: Apply by: Midday 28/01/2019
Interviews: w/c 04/02/2019
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Grade 15, points 9-15 – depending on experience
This equates to an approximately salary of £11,000 - £11,500 before deductions
11Location: Taunton
Contract type: Full Time (29 hours and 35 minutes per week) – Term Time Only (38 Weeks)
Contract term: Permanent
Due to new children joining, North Town Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced,
enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable Learner Support Assistant and Lunch Time Supervisor to ensure that
the needs of pupils, some with particular Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), are met.
The successful candidate will support the class teacher by:
• Delivering learning support to pupils, including pupils with SEND, through a range of
approaches.
• Supporting a pupil / pupils at lunchtimes in a range of ways.
Our school can offer:
• An opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• A supportive school community including children, parents, staff and governors.
• A welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team.
The successful candidate will:
• Have recent and relevant Leaner Support (Teaching Assistant) experience in at least one
primary school.
• Have the knowledge and understanding to work with children with special educational needs.
• Be able to relate effectively with learners and adults.
• Be able to follow Individual Learning Plans (ILP) systematically.
Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by emailing
NTRecruitment@educ.somerset.gov.uk.
Application packs are available on our website www.northtownschool.org.uk or by emailing
NTRecruitment@educ.somerset.gov.uk. Please contact the school office for paper copies.
Completed applications should be sent to NTRecruitment@educ.somerset.gov.uk. Applications
received that do not contain a fully completed application form will not be considered. It is the schools
policy to obtain references in advance of an interview. Candidates who do not wish for a reference to
be taken in advance will not be short-listed for interview.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff
and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure. Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility.
Wedmore First School Academy, Blackford Road, Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4BS
01934 712643
ADMIN ASSISTANTS
Post 1: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm, term time plus 1 week
– 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
Post 2: 12 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings - 9am to 1pm, term time plus 1 week)
Grade 15 £16,755 - £17,391 pro rata
Fixed term contracts (in the first instance) – to 26th July 2019
We are seeking to appoint experienced and efficient Administrative Assistants to join our happy and
dedicated team and aid the day to day running of the school office. We are looking for applicants who
are friendly and approachable, have a good working knowledge of SIMS, PSF, Kindersoft and Schools
Cash Office software, Word and Excel, and who also have excellent IT skills. The ability to meet tight
deadlines in a fast-paced office environment, high levels of accuracy and flexibility are required, along
with a good sense of humour! NVQ Level II in Business Administration or equivalent desirable.
Wedmore First School Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure
Application packs available via the school website: www.wedmorefirstschool.org.uk/ or email
the school office: office@wedmore.somerset.sch.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 28th January 2019
Interviews: Thursday 31st January 2019 and Friday 1st February 2019
12LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORS
We urgently need lunchtime supervisors/playleaders to join our dedicated team. Duties include
supervising the children whilst they eat their lunch and during their play afterwards. We start the lunch
session at 12noon and finish at 1.30pm.
These are paid positions and term time only. The hourly rate is currently £8.55.
Criminal background checks are required via the disclosure procedure.
If you are able to help us and you can commit to one or more days, please ring the school on
01934 712643, or download an application pack from our website
www.wedmorefirstschool.org.uk/
The Redstart Primary School, Redstart Road, Chard Somerset TA20 1SD
Tel: 01460 67457 Email: recruitment@redstartpartnership.co.uk
Website: www.theredstartprimaryschool.co.uk
PLAY LEADER
Hours: 12.5 Monday – Friday 12:00 – 2:30 pm
(Fixed term until 31.08.19)
Working weeks: 38 Term Time only
Salary: Grade 15 (£16,755-£17,391 pro rata)
The Redstart Primary School is a dynamic and vibrant school who require an enthusiastic, adaptable
and committed person to join our team. We are seeking to appoint a Playleader to provide children with
guidance on how to use the sports equipment and maximise the use of the space for sporting activities
during the lunchtime period.
The role will also require the post holder to liaise with the SENCO and SLT, to
identify children who would benefit from additional physical based intervention in the afternoons. The post
holder would keep records of the activities undertaken and the groups that have taken part, along with
feeding back as to the progress being made, to the class teacher, SENCo and SLT where appropriate.
Closing Date: Midday on Thursday 31st January 2019 Interview Date: Thursday 7th February 2019
For further information including job details and an application form, please visit either the school
website on or the Trust website on http://www.theredstartlearningpartnership.co.uk Visits to the
school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school at the address above.
Completed application forms to be returned to: recruitmentredstart@redstartpartnership.co.uk
Please note: Applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.
Please state on the application whether you are applying for the School or Nursery position/s.
MIDDAY SUPERVISOR (x3):
Hours: Ranging from 5.25 – 8.75 hours per week
Salary: Grade 16 £8.55-£8.62 per hour (pro-rata) Term Time Only
The Redstart Primary School is part of The Redstart Learning Partnership and is seeking to appoint
three Midday Supervisors; one of these vacancies will involve working within our Nursery setting. We
are looking for confident and friendly candidates to join our team. The role will involve meeting the
needs of all ages of pupils throughout the lunch period. First Aid and Food Hygiene training would be
an advantage but not necessary. This role will require a DBS check.
The successful candidates will need to be available to work during the hours of 11:45 – 13:30 Monday
to Friday.
Closing Date: Midday 31st January 2019 Interview Date: 7th February 2019
For further information including job details and an application form, please visit either the
school website on www.theredstartprimaryschool.co.uk or the Trust website on
http://www.theredstartlearningpartnership.co.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can
be arranged by contacting the school at the address above.
Completed application forms to be returned to: recruitmentredstart@redstartpartnership.co.uk
Please note: Applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.
TRLP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to
share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring
Service check.
13Ruishton C of E Primary School, Newlands Road, Ruishton, Taunton TA3 5JZ
http://www.ruishtonschool.co.uk/
LUNCHTIME ASSISTANT
6.25 hours per week term time only, 11.45 – 1.00pm Monday to Friday, at a starting salary of
£8.55 per hour
The successful candidate will:
• Have previous experience of working with children
• Have excellent behaviour management skills
• Have a positive, enthusiastic manner.
• DBS clearance will be required
Visits to the school are welcome. For an application pack please contact Chris Kamin
ckamin@ruishton.oak.education or Mrs Tina Collins tcollins@ruishton.oak.education
Or call the School Office on 01823 442832
Closing date for applications - 1 February 2019
C/o Bridgwater College Academy, Parkway, Bridgwater TA6 4QY
www.bridgwatercollegetrust.org.uk Tel: 01278 727327
Bridgwater College Trust is a Multi Academy Trust supporting Bridgwater College
Academy, Brymore Academy, Hamp Junior School, Otterhampton Primary School and
West Somerset College
SENIOR IT TECHNICIAN
Ref: SIT
Full-time. Permanent
Salary: Grade 12, Points 22 to 26. £21,074 to £23,866 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Trust whose culture and activity are driven by the core belief
that every child should achieve their potential.
Due to the promotion of the current post-holder, we are seeking a Senior IT Technician, primarily based
at West Somerset College but with the ability to travel across the Trust as required.
The core purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth running of the IT network. This role involves
providing specialist ICT advice and guidance to all IT users. In conjunction with the Senior Network
Manager, to enact proposals and recommendations on ICT development, networks and systems that
link into the Trust vision and development plan.
The successful applicant will need to have extensive knowledge of working with computers and
networks; have knowledge of hardware and software and have excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.
Full details and an application pack can be found in the Vacancies section on:
www.bridgwatercollegetrust.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 8th February 2019
Bridgwater College Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children
achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
Brymore Academy, Cannington, Somerset TA5 2NB
EXAM INVIGILATORS/READERS/SCRIBES
This is a casual position - hours and days vary according to need.
£9.00 per hour
Brymore is a State Boarding School for boys aged 11 – 17 set in its own 60 acre site with a working
farm, gardens, workshops and sports facilities which are fully utilised in the delivery of the curriculum to
over 230 students of which 130 are boarders. Our value added score places us in the top 5% of
schools nationally for progress.
We are looking for confident, outgoing individuals, able to work as part of a friendly and effective team,
able to deal with any challenges that arise in a calm manner.
14You would be required to supervise public and internal exams and to read and scribe for our students.
Experience of working with young people would be an advantage, but not essential. Full training will be
provided.
Further details and application form for this post are available to download from our website
www.brymoreacademy.co.uk or email bctrecruitment@educ.somerset.gov.uk or telephone
01278 652369.
Closing date: Noon, Thursday 31st January 2019
Brymore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and
therefore this post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.
SENIOR PLANNER – CONSERVATION & REGENERATION
Inward Investment & Growth
£29,055 to £31,401
The Planning Policy and Development Management teams within the Inward Investment and Growth
Service of the Council are responsible for dealing with a wide range of planning and associated
applications for development proposals across the District. As a mix of towns and villages set within a
rural context coupled with high development pressure and an ambitious pro-growth agenda, the planning
caseload is both high and interesting including major housing, employment and retail proposals.
A Senior Planner role with a specific focus on conservation and regeneration is now available within the
teams. This will provide the opportunity at a senior level to be an integral part of the development
management and wider planning service, to provide specialist advice and support, positively influence
development proposals and to achieve the conservation and enhancement of buildings, sites and areas
of architectural and historic interest.
It is an exciting opportunity for a career in a District with over 1200 Listed Buildings, and 15
Conservation Areas within its boundaries, historic market towns and a wealth of rural buildings which
together contribute to an important heritage and historical environment. Given the historic nature of the
District the post will also play a key part in regeneration projects that deliver community, economic and
environmental benefits.
For the post, we are looking for a candidate who is qualified to degree level in town planning / historic
building conservation or a related discipline. You should be eligible for membership of the RTPI and/or
IHBC accreditation and be able to demonstrate experience of dealing with a range of planning and
conservation issues in a development management/planning environment and have a sound
knowledge of planning, listed and conservation legislation. You will need to be enthusiastic, have a
flexible approach to working hours and be a team player.
For an informal discussion, please contact Stuart Houlet, Service Manager for Development
Management on 01278 435246 or Nick Tait, Service Manager for Policy on 01278 435220.
This post is subject to a Baseline Personal Security Standard Check via the disclosure procedure.
Interview date: Wednesday 27th February 2019
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
26 Hours per week
£29,055 to £31,401 pro rata
We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Environmental Health Officer to work in our
Environmental Protection Team for 26 hours per week, preferably over 4 days.
The Environmental Health Service undertakes a range of traditional Environmental Health (EH) duties
but the services remit also includes a number of non EH functions such as civil contingencies, land
drainage, resorts and port Services.
The role includes undertaking pollution control duties and, as the need arises, assisting the land
drainage function, the port function and the resorts service.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in environmental protection work, such as
nuisance, contaminated land, environmental permitting, pest control, dog control and drainage.
Additional experience in any of the non-EH functions listed above would be advantage.
You will be required to take part in the Environmental Health out of hours rota
The post attracts an essential user car allowance and payment of professional fees.
15For an informal discussion about this post please contact David Coles Coastal and Environmental
Protection Manager or Nicola Gardner Senior Pollution Environmental Health Officer on 01278 435340
This post is subject to a Baseline Personal Security Standard Check via the disclosure procedure.
An Application Pack is available from:
Recruitment
Sedgemoor District Council, Bridgwater House, King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3AR
24 hour Recruitment Answer Phone: 01278 435444
E-mail: customer.services@sedgemoor.gov.uk
Web: www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/vacancies
Closing date: Friday 8th February 2019
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