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Teaching Assistant - Glendinning Academy (Wave Multi Academy Trust)
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- NJC 4 - NJC 6: £26,041 - £26,876 FTE (Actual Salary Range £19,204 - £19,820)
Expected Start Date - As soon as possible We are looking to appoint an outstanding and committed Teaching Assistant who embodies our Trust values; candidates who have diverse experience, as well as a passion for working with young people with additional needs. Our ideal candidate will have excellent teamwork and communication skills, boundless patience and resilience and the ability and enthusiasm to make a difference with pupils who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. For a full list of duties, please see the job description below. Wave Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 2020 & 2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. About the Academy Glendinning Academy is a 120 place Special School for children aged from 7 to 16 with social interaction and communication needs including those on the Autism Spectrum. The academy opened in 2019 and will have grown to 120 pupils and associated staff by Sep 2022. Pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans with primary needs of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Glendinning Academy provides a personalised supportive environment. Pupils have opportunities to use outdoor learning to access the National Curriculum, developing communication, interaction, social and emotional skills. Working in partnership with pupils, and their parents/carers the academy supports pupils academically and in their journey to independence. These partnerships play a vital role in ensuring pupils enjoy, succeed and achieve. Wave Trust: What we believe and what we do Who We Are Wave are an established and successful Multi Academy Trust, comprising of Alternative Provision Academies (APAs), Medical Academies (including Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health unit ‘Sowenna’) and a Special Academy. We provide education for vulnerable pupils aged 4 – 19 across Devon and Cornwall. The Trust has a national reputation for the delivery of outstanding pupil outcomes including enabling pupils to access the most appropriate education setting and transition to employment, training and higher or further education. The Trust educates over 1000 pupils and employs over 350 members of staff. We Aim To Provide a balanced and broad curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. Give access to the National Curriculum; provide opportunities for external accreditation, and, for those pupils with specific learning difficulties, effective and personalised programmes. Ensure all pupils are supported to develop positive attitudes towards themselves and others. Promoting emotional well-being and self-esteem; helping our pupils to recognise their potential and work positively within their community. We will respect all pupils and encourage them to become active participants in their own learning, develop confidence, independence, self-esteem and express their needs and desires. Seek effective and positive working relationships with pupils’ families, schools and other agencies. Enable effective outcomes for our pupils. The Benefits Health & Wellbeing Pension Training & Development Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Free Parking Our Values Evidence shows that the values we embody empower young people to succeed; these are the values we are looking for when we recruit new staff or work with new stakeholders. BE POSITIVE We value positivity, no matter what the circumstances. It is our intention to stay constructive, optimistic and confident both for and with our young people and their families. HAVE EMPATHY We are kind, we have empathy. We consider the consequences of our decisions, large and small on those around us. SHOW RESPECT We conduct ourselves in ways that earn the trust of those around us. We respect each other and those we work with. WORK AS ONE TEAM We depend on teamwork and the relationships we have. When we work together we are stronger. Together we will achieve more. BE INCLUSIVE Everybody is treated fairly and equally; no-one is marginalised or left behind. We are inclusive, we embrace the human spirit. We value diversity of people and thought. For further information and to apply, please click here: Teaching Assistant
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Provider Relations and Individual Contracts Support Officer
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £30,518 - £33,699 per annum
Be a part of something meaningful. Do it for Devon. The Homes for Children Team is seeking a Provider Relations and Individual Contracts Support Officer to undertake the home finding activity for children and young people in the care of Devon County Council. What you'll be doing You will be working in a team that is dedicated to finding homes for children and young people in care across Devon. This will mean that: You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbally, with the ability to build positive working relationships and effectively challenge when needed. You will be organised and methodical in your approach to finding homes for children, with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritise competing demands to ensure that the right home is found in line with the child’s plan and outcomes. You will liaise with various internal teams, from social work teams, Fostering Devon, procurement, commissioning, and finance. You will also need to be able to keep accurate records of your work and may be asked to produce court statements to demonstrate the activity that has been undertaken to find a child or young person a home. You will work well under pressure, and have the ability to be solution focused. You will develop a good understanding of Devon’s sufficiency and difference between different types of social care settings for children in care and care leavers. You will have an understanding of where the gaps are in the market and share information with commissioners. You will undertake individual placement cost negotiation to ensure value for money against social care budgets. You will develop an understand of relational commissioning and support the work to develop Devon County Council commissioning arrangements and market development. Our offer to you Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer: 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme -more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website. Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life. Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role). Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme. For an informal conversation please contact Amber Wallis on Amber.Wallis@devon.gov.uk How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure. Reference: REQ010388
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Head of Estates and Facilities - Camphill Devon
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Full Time
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About Camphill Devon Camphill Devon is a values-led charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to live meaningful, independent lives within vibrant communities. We are developing our estate and social enterprises to ensure long-term sustainability. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Head of Estates & Facilities to join our Senior Leadership Team. You will lead the management of our 100-acre rural estate, supported living properties, private water supply, buildings, infrastructure and capital projects, while supporting the growth of our café and other social enterprises. Benefits 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Casual dress. Pension scheme. Free Parking on site. Meaningful work in a beautiful rural environment. You will be expected to undertake any appropriate training provided by Camphill Devon to assist them in carrying out any of the above duties. You will be required to promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace. This includes ensuring that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and all other mandatory regulations are adhered to. Undertake appropriate professional development, including adhering to the principle of performance management. Promote the vision and aims of the charity. Set an example of personal integrity and professionalism as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct. Attend meetings and training days as required. An Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken before an appointment can be confirmed. Please see the Job Description below. Apply today, amandagreenaway@camphilldevon.org.uk .
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