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Teaching Assistant - Marland Primary School
- North Devon, Devon, Torridge
- Multiple Terms
- £13.47 - £13.69 per hour
Marland is a successful all age (KS1-4) special school for students with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) needs. It is located across four sites; Peters Marland, Barnstaple and and two schools in Bideford. This post will be based at Marland Primary School, Bideford. The overall Marland group of schools are currently graded as 'Good' by Ofsted Education, with the residential care provision separately judged to be 'Outstanding' by Ofsted Social Care inspectorate. Our overarching ethos is based around personalisation and meeting the needs of each individual child. We utilise 'THRIVE' based social and emotional development at the core of everything we do. The post is a fixed term appointment on a 1:1 basis and involves supporting a student in Key Stage 2, whilst the student remains at School in the classroom and during many varied off-site activities, so a willingness to work in a range of learning environments is essential. You will need to be an effective communicator who is skilled at building relationships and passionate about helping young people develop socially, academically and emotionally. Ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act. Training and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered to all staff, as are potential promotion opportunities due to the ongoing expansion of our popular schools. Hours per week: Monday: 9.00am - 3.10pm Tuesday: 9.00am - 3.10pm Wednesday: 9.00am - 12.40pm Thursday: 9.00am - 3.10pm Friday: 9.00am - 3.10pm Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed in line with current safety guidelines. Please contact Jenny Stringer for further information on 01237 876300 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 a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks. Please visit our website https://www.marland-school.co.uk for further information about our school and visit our vacancies page to download an application pack. You can also contact Jenny Stringer (Learning Support Manager) for an informal discussion on 01237 876300. Please return your completed application by email to recruitment@marland.devon.sch.uk or by post to Andrea Dart at Marland Residential School, Peters Marland, Torrington, Devon EX38 8QQ.
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1:1 Teaching Assistant - East Allington Primary School (Education South West
- South Hams, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- NJC Grade C
Start Date: As soon as possible About this Role We are looking for someone who ideally Has a strong understanding of child development Has experience supporting children with special educational needs, including adapting strategies to meet individual needs Has knowledge of effective early years teaching approaches, including play-based learning Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills Can build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues Is patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting young children’s wellbeing and progress The successful candidate will work as 1:1 support to facilitate learning and development. Safeguarding Commitment Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Fluency in English Applicants must be able to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. How to Apply For an application form and job description, please email: admin@blackawtonprimary.org.uk We look forward to hearing from you! Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline. Interviews may take place on a rolling basis and be conducted prior to the closing date.
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Experienced Social Worker - Children's Front Door
- Exeter, East Devon
- Full Time
- £39,862 - £47,181 p.a
Service: Children’s Front Door, based in Exeter Due to a recent increase in establishment we are looking to recruit two Experienced Social Workers to join our Children’s Front Door team to provide the right support at the right time. Our Children’s Front Door, which includes our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) , is tasked with handing Requests for Support, information gathering and decision making for all safeguarding, Child in Need and Targeted Early Help Requests for Support. From pre-birth to eighteen years of age, the Front Door plays a critical role in ensuring that children across the county receive the right help at the right time. Working from a central hub located in Exeter, our dedicated and experienced multi-agency team promptly and efficiently identify children’s needs and determine the next best step. About the Role As an Experienced Social Worker within Front Door , you will handle more complex children’s plans, confidently carrying out your duties to safeguard the wellbeing of Devon’s children. You will be familiar of working in a high pressurised environment, and understand the importance of providing our children and young people with accessing the help and support they need now. You will be working creatively to promote positive long-term change modelling social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations as well as championing restorative practice. Guided by a Team Manager and supported by Advanced Social Workers, Referral Coordinators and Business Support Officers, these newly created posts provide a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain more experience within a busy frontline team. This role is currently eligible for an annual Retention payment of £2,000 per annum pro rata. Skills and Experience You will be an advocate for the children and young people you are working with, ensuring each child feels fully supported. Your skills and experience will include: Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals Experience working within social care, including working in a multi-agency environment A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) A high-level of written and verbal communication skills Working at Devon County Council There are many benefits to joining Devon County Council and in exchange for your dedication, skills and experience we can offer a number of employee benefits including: Generous annual leave, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave Ongoing learning and development opportunities through our Social Work Academy Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform Free onsite parking. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme For more information about Working for Devon County Council please visit our Working for Devon page . For any queries or an informal discussion about this role, please contact Front Door Service Manager, Ant Cole: ant.cole@devon.gov.uk This advert closes on 21st June 2026 . P lease note, if a sufficient number of applications are received prior to this date, the advert may close early so apply early to avoid disappointment. Internal Applicants: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. We welcome applications from internationally trained professionals currently living in the UK. Sponsorship can be offered for the right candidates. Additional Information: This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. 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 . 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. REQ009802 - Children's Social Care
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