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Women’s Practitioner: Criminal Justice - The Women’s Centre Cornwall
- Devon
- Full Time
- £25,409 per annum
Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Women’s Community ServiceOpen is a successful service with an excellent reputation for offering trauma-informed specialist support to women in the criminal justice system across Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Developed by The Women’s Centre Cornwall, Open provides a gender specific, holistic service in Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, and accepting referrals from the Probation Service. The service offers practical and emotional support, advocacy, safety planning and trauma-informed support on sexual violence, domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse. We work in partnership with Probation and other agencies. Open is a safe and confidential space for women who have been convicted of an offence to explore any issues she feels are applicable to her in her journey towards a life free from offending.It is delivered by The Women’s Centre Cornwall which is run by women, for women, and aims to empower and enable all women and girls to gain the health and well-being and confidence and skills to achieve their potential and become stronger and more independent.Qualifications and ExperienceIt is desirable to have a relevant degree and/or recognised professional qualification in social care or a related field and/or accredited Domestic Abuse training. However at least one year’s experience of direct work with women with complex needs and/or survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence. The ability to undertake risk assessments, safety planning and providing support and targeted intervention is equally relevant. Knowledge of the criminal justice system is very advantageous.Full driving license and the ability to travel is essential. Work with the women is carried out by phone and in person, mainly in the Exeter, mid and East Devon area but travel to some other areas of Devon County may be required.Main Purpose of the JobTo deliver structured and targeted interventions to comply with the requirements of Open’s Women’s Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR) as sentenced by the courts and to liaise with Offender Managers.To establish strong working relationships with identified partners including probation, courts, police, prisons to ensure the development of effective service provision to women offenders. To deliver a range of interventions, as part of a community sentence, to meet individual needs, aiming to prevent reoffending and to empower each woman. Plus, the development of supportive local relationships with a range of statutory and voluntary service providers to ensure women can receive on-going individual packages of support required to reduce risk and encourage desistance from offending.In particular, to work with the referred women to enhance their understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and sexual violence and to support them to develop strategies to reduce the harm caused by the abuse.To provide targeted support to the women referred. This will include structured assessment of risk and support needs and, in conjunction with women, the development and implementation of action plans to address the causes offending, reducing the risk of re-offending and meeting needs identified and writing final reports once a woman completes her community sentence.Responsibilities of the Job 1. To establish on-going professional working relationships with the Probation teams in Dorset Devon and Cornwall and other key partner agencies.2. To manage a caseload and to maintain up to date records and case files in respect of all cases.3. To support the implementation of the Women’s RAR to provide an alternative to short custodial sentences and also contribute to the developments of diversion packages from court.4. To assess all referrals within agreed timescales and provide support and/or onward referral if appropriate based on the individual risk and needs profile.5. To undertake ACPO DASH risk assessment and safety planning with women engaging with the service.6. To design and implement an individual action plan, with each woman who has offended, to meet her needs and address the causes of offending to reduce the risk of re-offending.7. To develop networks of local agencies (voluntary and statutory) to support the provision of targeted resources to assist the women to move away from an offending lifestyle8. To provide information and advocacy regarding legal remedies, civil and criminal legal processes, housing options and benefits as required.9. To keep all relevant agencies informed of the individual progress being made by the woman.The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).TWCC values diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, especially from women with lived experience of the issues we address, and groups with a protected characteristic such as Black, Asian and minority ethnic women, who are currently under-represented at TWCC. TWCC are a Disability Confident employerFor full details of the role and an Application Form please email: melanie.das@womenscentrecornwall.org.uk
Teaching Assistant - K-HQ School
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
We have a Full Time Classroom Assistant Vacancy to join our small, vibrant and dedicated team of 6. No experience? No problem as full training given.Vacancy due to internal promotion.K-HQ is a special school for 10 teenage girls in care. Ofsted ‘Good’Please contact Rachael Drawert (Admin Manager) on 01884 260068 or email to request an application form: admin.office@willows21.co.uk
Teacher: Health & Social Care - Exeter College
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £23,520 – £38,840 FTE per annum, plus excellent benefits and the potential for a golden hello payment of up to £5,000 for exceptional candidates (pro rata for part time)
Experienced teachers with relevant sports, health or science background welcome.We are seeking inspirational teachers who have a background in areas such as sport, health, or science:There are over 350 careers in health and social care, we are looking for passionate and enthusiastic teaching practitioners who have the transferable skills and subject knowledge to inspire the next generation of health and social care professionals. If you have a background in Sport Science, Sports coaching, or as a science teacher and feel you could apply your knowledge, experience, and teaching to any of the following areas then we would welcome your application to come and help us create the next generation of those wishing to work within Health and Social Care. • Human Growth and development• Communication• Psychology • Infection control• Anatomy and Physiology• Reflective Practice • Research skills • Health Psychology What are the benefits:• This provides a new challenge and opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge• Full support to make the transition into Health & Social Care teaching • You will be building the workforce for the future across Health and Social Care• You will benefit from joining an experienced, supportive team who work collaboratively to share ideas and resources, with additional support from our Advanced Teaching Practitioner team.To find out more about what it’s like to work at Exeter College and be part of the brilliant Health and Social Care team look at https://exe-coll.ac.uk/health-and-social-care-vacancies/ Alternatively, you can come and see us at our drop-in recruitment event on Thursday 15th June from 4.30pm – 6pm at our Hele Road site to find out more about the role, our faculty and meet some of the team. Our values – Ambition, Collaboration, EnergyOur values are what make us, us. Please do take a couple of minutes to learn more about them Our Values | Exeter CollegeAre you interested – we would like to hear from you!To view the full advert, job description and apply please visit: https://vacancies.exe-coll.ac.uk/index.php
Trainee Teacher (Health & Social Care) - Exeter College
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £23,520 - £38,840 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Are you from a nursing, care or social work background? Are you looking to apply your industry knowledge to inspire the next generation and become a qualified teacher? We are looking for industry practitioners from within Health and Social Care to join our thriving team as a trainee teacher. This is an opportunity to transfer your industry knowledge into the classroom. Why Train to Teach with us? • You will be supported to complete a Certificate in Education (funded by the College) to become a qualified teacher • You will benefit from joining an experienced, supportive team who work collaboratively to share ideas and resources, with additional support an allocated mentor and from our Advanced Teaching Practitioner team. To find out more about what it’s like to work at Exeter College and be part of the brilliant Health and Social Care team look at https://exe-coll.ac.uk/health-and-social-care-vacancies/Alternatively, you can come and see us at our recruitment drop-in event on Thursday 15th June from 4.30pm - 6pm at our Hele Road site to find out more about the role, our faculty and meet some of the team. Our values - Ambition, Collaboration, Energy Our values are what make us, us. Please do take a couple of minutes to learn more about them Our Values | Exeter College Are you interested - we would like to hear from you! For more information please visit: https://vacancies.exe-coll.ac.uk/index.php. To apply - either complete our online application form or send your CV to people-team@exe-coll.ac.uk. Closing date: Tuesday 20th June at midnight
Teaching Assistants - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £20,500 FTE
Required from September, we are looking to appoint a variety of KS1 and KS2 Teaching Assistants who thrive on working in a busy and dynamic teaching environment to be based at one of our three Exeter primary schools. You will need to have a passion and commitment to wanting our young children to develop a life-long love of learning by being a positive, nurturing, and supportive role model. You will work alongside the class teachers to support children in all areas of the curriculum and to also assist in the preparation of the learning environment, liaising with staff, maintaining pupil records, and carrying out a range of administrative tasks to support the teacher. You will also be involved in supporting children at break and lunch times in setting up our play provision or helping with the family dining arrangements in the school hall. A key part of your job will be in helping to prepare pupils for the ever-changing, digital work of the 21st Century, and so you will need to be willing to embrace the ethos of delivering a knowledge rich, purposeful, and project-based curriculum, through the meaningful use of technology. Our moto is ‘fortune favours the brave’ and we aim to inspire children to strive to achieve highly and reach their full potential. As a teaching assistant you will have the exciting role of supporting children in learning to read, leading PE and Games sessions, going on school trips and residentials and taking responsibility for the mentoring and tutoring of individual children. We provide a full programme of extra-curricular activities, outdoor learning programmes, sporting squads and teams, dedicated art and science rooms, a library service and 1:1 digital devices for every pupil.You will also be involved in leading playtime activities with children and supporting within the family dining service where older children serve young children each lunch time.These positions are fixed term in the first instance.We have a variety of contracts available. As well as the regular school day, some positions will be to support the breakfast club and/or after school club provision, while others will support the holiday club that runs each school holiday apart from Christmas. We also have term time only positions available, covering the normal school day only.Therefore, please state your availability and preference when applying - term time only or all year round (to support our Holiday Club 8am to 5pm), the ability to support the breakfast club from 7:30 or 8am, and/or ability to support the after-school club to either 5pm or 6pm.The salary will normally, commence at a full time equivalent of £20,500, with the ability to progress through the pay scale. Proven relevant experience may warrant a starting salary higher up the pay scale. This will be pro rata adjusted for your hours per week and weeks worked per year.You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals in our staff café with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment to help them fulfil their duties and we support all staff with an investment in their professional development through training and a good performance management process, where a bonus is payable to those who achieve highly. Visits to the schools are welcome by prior arrangement. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). 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: www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A job description and an application form can be obtained at: www.tcat.education/vacancies Please email completed documents to vacancy@tcat.education Closing date: 23rd June 2023
EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher - North Newton Community Primary School
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS/UPS
Required to start September 2023.North Newton School benefits from a pleasant rural location within a village setting. A strong sense of community exists, both within the school and as part of the immediate locality, where it is regarded as the focal point for many residents. Situated between the County towns of Taunton and the historic market town of Bridgwater, our curriculum draws upon the heritage on our doorstep whilst reaching out to the wider world to embrace a greater cultural awareness of Britain and beyond. At North Newton Community Primary School, we are ambitious about every child in our care and we recognise that it takes an entire community to educate a child – which is why we are committed to working side-by-side with our parents and other stakeholders. We achieved a ‘Good’ judgement from OFSTED in January 2023.At North Newton Primary we want children to be happy and strive for excellence. We strive to develop creative, confident, independent young people who want to learn and achieve their best – but also to have an understanding of others and the world around them. We nurture the ‘whole child’ regardless of their abilities and support them to explore their individual talents. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher for September, to join our EYFS/KS1 team, who are passionate about engaging learners, and supporting them to achieve their best.We are looking for an EYFS/KS1 teacher who: • Is extremely motivated, enthusiastic and creative in his/her approach to teaching and learning• Is committed to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning and ensuring the best possible outcomes for every child• Has high expectations of him/herself and the children s/he works with• Is able to create a high-quality, stimulating, interactive and creative learning environment• Is able to work effectively within our hard-working, talented and friendly school community• Is enthusiastic about the opportunity to work in partnership with team colleagues to plan high quality lessons across the curriculum• Is reflective and committed to developing his/her own practice• Has experience of working in a mixed age setting• Is committed to developing the whole child and has the skills and interests that allow him/her to offer extra-curricular opportunities for pupilsWe can offer you:• Happy, enthusiastic, creative children and colleagues• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos• A hard-working, positive team who is dedicated to improving the lives of children and ensuring every child achieves their full potential• A commitment to high quality continued professional development• Good CPD opportunities facilitating the development of your career within our school• An opportunity to work alongside a range of outstanding teachers, practitioners and professionalsRegardless of where you are in your teaching journey, we would love to hear from you! Salary will be in accordance with the Teachers Pay Scale, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Further details are included in the Job Description and Person Specification.Visits to the school are warmly welcome by prior arrangement, or if you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact North Newton Community Primary School on 01278 662140 or email office@nncps.org. Please note, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy, references will be requested after shortlisting as part of the selection process.North Newton Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. As this post meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. The application pack can be found on the school, website: https://northnewtonprimaryschool.co.uk/job-vacancies/ or can be found attached below.The completed applications should be sent to:For the attention of: Mrs Deborah Leach, Headteacher,North Newton Community Primary School, Church Road, North Newton, Bridgwater TA7 OBG or by email to: office@nncps.org Please apply by 12 noon on the closing date. Shortlisting: Thursday 22nd June 2023.
Consultancy Administrator - Devon Wildlife Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £21,255 per annum (60% pro-rata) plus 7% pension
Registered Charity Number no 213224Location: Unit 2, Aldens Business Court, Chudleigh Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8TSAre you passionate about administration and client service? Would you like to use your administrative experience to make a difference to wildlife in Devon? Devon Wildlife Trust is a successful and dynamic charity with a commercial arm, Devon Wildlife Consultants (DWC). DWC are looking for a Consultancy Administrator to join our friendly and close-knit commercial consultancy team. We provide a range of commercial services including wildlife surveys and assessment, developer support, training, and advice to businesses and landowners.We are a growing business, and this role is required to oversee the smooth running of the office and deliver effective and efficient administrative processes for the team. Essentially you will free up the Consultants’ time to allow them to focus on delivering services, so it may not be the right opportunity for you if you are looking to start your career in ecological consultancy.The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative skills, attention to detail and a real passion for client service. You will be confident speaking to clients daily and where necessary, assertive enough to deal with debt chasing. You will apply your proven organisational skills to managing the team bat survey schedule, ensuring finance tasks are completed accurately and on time and collating the monthly marketing newsletter. We are looking for a team player who thrives on a busy and varied workload. This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week) permanent post based at Aldens Court. We can offer flexibility on the working pattern but would like the successful candidate to work from the office at least two days a week.In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)Agile working arrangements including home workingContributory pension scheme (conditions apply)Death in Service coverAccess to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Cycle to work schemeTraining and development opportunitiesWe welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.You can download an application pack from http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs
Northern Devon Natural Solutions Advisory Officer - Devon Wildlife Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £27,502 per annum (60% pro-rata) plus 7% pension
Registered Charity Number no 213224Location: Cookworthy Forest Centre, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5UXDo you have a passion for farming and want to see it play a leading role in nature’s recovery?Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is Devon’s leading wildlife conservation charity, with over 36,000 members, 350 regular volunteers, 100 staff and 63 nature reserves. We are one of the larger locally based organisations that collectively make up The Wildlife Trusts. DWT has pioneered the reintroduction of beavers in England and the restoration of internationally rare habitats like Culm Grassland. Devon Wildlife Trust’s ‘Northern Devon Natural Solutions’ project is helping to transform the relationship that North Devon’s land managers have with nature in order to help tackle the climate and ecological emergency. We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated farm advisor to make it a success.This is an ambitious, whole-farm and whole community approach, building on Devon Wildlife Trust’s experience, expertise and working relationships with land managers across Devon. The project is funded by and in partnership with the Environment Agency. Through whole farm assessments, ecological surveys, training, farming and community events, specialist advice and support, the project will transform large parts of northern Devon over the next four years. Landowners will be helped to restore and re-create wildlife habitat, improve water quality, lock up carbon, manage pollution and reduce flood risk with a focus on natural processes and wilding.You will be responsible for visiting farms, developing farm plans and supporting landowners to develop their landholding within your agreed specialist area. You will need experience in farm advice and a good understanding of issues facing both the farming community and the environment that it inhabits. Ideally you will have or be in a position to develop a specialism in one of the following or other related area: wilding, habitat creation, soils and pasture, river geomorphology, hydrology, GIS, agronomy, botany, pesticide reduction and ecology.In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:25 days (60% pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service)Agile working arrangements including home working Flexitime systemSalary progression (subject to satisfactory performance)Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)Death in Service coverAccess to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Cycle to work schemeTraining and development opportunitiesThis is a part-time (22.5 hours per week) permanent post (with funding agreed until March 2027) contractually based at Cookworthy. There is potential for additional hours on advisory work, funding permitting.We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.You can download an application pack from http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs
ICT Teacher - Sands School
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £20,606.40 per annum (£34,344 per annum FTE)
Required to start as September 2023.Sands School is a small independent secondary day school located in the town of Ashburton in the southern edge of the Dartmoor National Park in Devon. We offer genuinely child-centred teaching in small classes within a democratic ethos that fosters trust, mutual respect and self-directed learning.We are seeking an ICT Teacher to join Sands School on a permanent basis, 3 days a week from September 2023. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a new department at Sands School. You will be responsible for planning and delivering the new ICT curriculum providing core IT literacy skills to all year groups, GCSE Computer Science or equivalent to years 10 and 11 and a programme of short courses or workshops of specialist skills. You will have a large degree of freedom to develop your own vision for the department, but as a democratic school you will need to work closely with the students and other teachers to ensure you are meeting the needs of the school. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in Computer Science or a related field and have experience of delivering high quality ICT teaching at secondary level, a PGCE would be an advantage. You will need to be well organised, have excellent communication and teamwork skills and a creative approach to teaching and curriculum planning.The role is 3 days a week teaching 9.15am - 4.30pm plus 20% additional hours for planning, marking and training. The role is offered on a permanent contract with a six-month probation.Sands School 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 is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and full safer recruitment checks.For further details of the post please see the Job Description. For a general introduction to Sands School please visit our website https://www.sands-school.co.uk
Lecturer in GCSE English Language (Foundation English) - Exeter College
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £23,520 - £38,840 per annum, plus excellent benefits
The Foundation English team at Exeter College is dedicated to an experience of post-16 English that prioritises difference, engagement, and confidence: a different experience to school, encouraging new and exciting approaches. English should be inherently engaging, so every lesson we teach aims to showcase the joy of the subject. We are an experienced, energetic and collaborative team that work hard to help our learners build confidence in a subject many have found challenging in the past.We have an exciting opportunity for a lecturer to join this innovative and creative team to deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English teaching. You will join a team of specialists who are dedicated to transforming the experience of our learners in the English classroom. You will demonstrate an untiring drive to support learners in developing their literacy, while managing effective and inspiring learning in the classroom. You will have a passion for engaging and motivating learners who may have previously found English a struggle. You will also be a strong communicator and relate effectively to young people. A lecturer in Foundation English will be expected to contribute to areas of our curriculum development and teaching approach within the team. Guided by an experienced Head of Foundation Maths and English, and a CAM for Foundation English, a successful candidate will be supported to contribute fully to our continuing excellence.Applications from experienced teachers, as well as those newer to the profession are welcome; we will be seeking to appoint a teacher with the greatest ability, enthusiasm and commitment to our ethos in the Foundation English team. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.Exeter College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.To apply for this post please visit our website at www.exe-coll.ac.uk/College/Jobs/The closing date for receipt of completed application is Thursday 8th June 2023 at midnight.We do not accept CVs, no agencies please.
Premises and Transport Administrator - Mount Kelly
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Premises and Transport Administrator to join Mount Kelly. The role will support the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure compliance in areas including Transport and Premises.The successful candidate will be experienced in administration, organised, methodical and an excellent communicator. The Premises and Transport Administrator is the point of contact for the School Transport team and will oversee the daily school bus service, liaising with parents as required and ensuring correct charges for the service. The role will also organise the start of term, end of term, half term travel arrangements for boarding pupils.The role is part-time working 30 hours per week and all year. There will be some requirement to work weekends on termly pupil travel days, working closely with the School Chaperone. Further details including the job description and application form is available at www.mountkelly.com/jobsCandidates should submit an application form outlining their suitability for the post which may be supported by a covering letter and/or CV, to the Director of Finance and Operations at HR@mountkelly.comMount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. Charity Registration Number 306716Please apply by 5pm on the closing date.
Finance Officer - Mount Kelly
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Officer to join Mount Kelly.The Finance Officer will play an active contribution towards the objectives of the Finance Team, supporting the Management Accountant and Director of Finance and Operations in all financial activities of the School. The successful candidate will be experienced in administration and have general awareness of financial accounting. A formal qualification in accountancy/finance is desirable but not essential. Mount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.Further details including the job description and application form is available at https://www.mountkelly.com/about-us/jobs/ Candidates should submit an application form outlining their suitability for the post, to the Director of Finance and Operations at HR@mountkelly.com by 5pm on the closing date. Charity Registration Number 306716
EYFS/KS1 Classroom Teacher - Shiphay Learning Academy (Riviera Education Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- Salary will be in accordance with the Teachers Pay Spine, dependent upon qualifications and experience
Shiphay Learning Academy is a happy and healthy place to learn. We are very much a ‘family’ school; we cultivate and nurture our Core Values of Respecting, Contribution, Creativeness and Aspiration in all our activities and relationships for all our children and staff. Shiphay Learning Academy is a place where children learn to be part of a diverse community, where they are prepared for life beyond Primary School, and where learning is an experience to be enjoyed.Led by a passionate and supportive Head, Shiphay Learning Academy is an inclusive school with high expectations of what our pupils can achieve. We work at the forefront of education, supporting local schools, and working collaboratively with schools across the South West to ensure that children at Shiphay - and our schools within Riviera Education Trust - get the very best education available; this is reflected in our consistently high standards of attainment in academic subjects.We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our EYFS/KS1 team in September who are passionate about engaging learners, and supporting them to achieve their best.We are looking for teachers who are:Extremely motivated, enthusiastic and creative in their approach to teaching and learningCommitted to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning and ensuring the best possible outcomes for every childHave high expectations of themselves and the children they work withAble to create a high-quality, stimulating, interactive and creative learning environmentAble to work effectively within our hard-working, talented and friendly schoolEnthusiastic about the opportunity to work in partnership with team colleagues to plan high quality lessons across the curriculumReflective and committed to developing their own practiceCommitted to developing the whole child and has the skills and interests that allow them to offer extra-curricular opportunities for pupilsWe can offer you:Happy, enthusiastic, creative children and colleaguesA welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethosA hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children and ensuring every child achieves their full potentialA commitment to high quality continued professional developmentPractice informed by full, evidence-based CPD opportunities for all our staffAn opportunity to be part of a collaborative Multi Academy Trust and work alongside a range of outstanding teachers, practitioners and professionalsOpportunities to develop your career within our Trust Regardless of where you are in your teaching journey, whether you are an Early Careers Teacher or an experienced Teacher, we would love to hear from you! Salary will be in accordance with the Teachers Pay Spine, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Further details are included in the Job Description and Person Specification.Visits to the schools are welcome by prior arrangement, or if you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact Shiphay Learning Academy - 01803 613 556Please note, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy, references will be requested after shortlisting as part of the selection process.Riviera Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. As this post meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. The application form can be found on the school website: https://www.rivieratrust.co.uk/vacancies/ and completed applications should be sent to:HR Department, Riviera Education Trust, Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SY or by email: applications@rivieraet.co.uk Inspiring the individuals of today, for a better society tomorrow Deadline for applications is: Monday 5 June 2023 at 09.00
Matron - Mount Kelly
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
Charity Registration Number 306716Required from September 2023.A Matron’s position is one of importance and responsibility. The Matron deals with the health and welfare of the pupils, and has a special role in assisting the Housemaster/mistress to create a happy and well-ordered atmosphere throughout the Boarding House. The position requires someone who understands and empathises with young people and is able to demonstrate good sense. They should have excellent interpersonal skills, be a good listener, flexible in outlook, reliable, warm and friendly in disposition. There are three position available:30 hours per week between 8:00-14:30 including some weekend hours30 hours per week between 12:00-20:30 with 1 in 3 weekend and overnight cover15 hours per week between 14:00-20:30 with 1 in 3 weekend and overnight coverThe role is 34 weeks per year and permanent. It is possible that the arrangement could be resident in a boarding house if this would suit the successful applicant.Mount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.For further information on the roles please contact HR@mountkelly.com or refer to the website for the job description and application form www.mountkelly.com/jobsCandidates should submit an application form which may be supported by a covering letter and/or CV outlining their suitability for the post to the Head Master at HR@mountkelly.com Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 12 June 2023
Teaching Assistant/Mealtime Assistant - Cornwood C of E Primary School (Moorsway Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Term Time
- TA from £11.18 per hour; MTA from £10.79 per hour
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated colleague to join our team at Cornwood Primary School! You must have a passion for working with young children and the flexibility to respond to the demands of a busy school environment, with the ability to think on your feet and be creative. This role will be based within an EYFS/Y1 class, where you will be providing support to a named SEND child with complex additional needs including intimate care. Your duties will include providing support within both the classroom and outdoor environments.The successful candidate will be a team player and will work within the Moorsway Federation Support Staff team, providing support to the class teacher in:● Moving children’s learning forward through high quality interactions● Providing help with learning tasks ● Feeding back to the teacher on progress made ● Encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and self-care● Promoting development of self-esteem.● Supporting children to lead a healthy, active life● Implementing literacy/numeracy programmes and intervention groupsAs a member of the Mealtime Assistant team, you will provide support to a named SEND child on a 1:1 basis where required. Your duties will include ensuring their safety, as well as promoting the good behaviour of children in all areas of the school, including classrooms, the playground and the dining room. You will ensure that during a wet lunchtime break, children are supervised in the school building and a calm, purposeful atmosphere is maintained, with children engaged in appropriate activities. Candidates are required to possess the following attributes:- A good standard of English and Maths;- Excellent communication skills;- Be good at both taking direction and using your own initiative;- Patience, positivity and be committed to inclusion- Commitment to ensure the very best for our pupils;- The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils.We are proud of our wonderful children and our beautiful spacious site that we use for sports and outdoor learning. We offer a friendly and welcoming team of staff and a supportive leadership team, with well organised systems for behaviour and curriculum.If you are interested in finding out more, we invite you to contact Mrs Newman (SENDCo) enewman@moorsway.devon.sch.uk or 01752 837375 for further information and to arrange a visit. This post is fixed term as it is linked to a SEND pupil and therefore is dependent on their continued attendance at the school and/or funding.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 DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.Your completed application should be sent to jcooper@moorsway.devon.sch.uk by midday on the closing date.
Teaching Assistant/Mealtime Assistant - Cornwood C of E Primary School (Moorsway Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- TA from £11.18 per hour; MTA from £10.60 per hour
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated colleague to join our team at Cornwood Primary School! You must have a passion for working with young children and the flexibility to respond to the demands of a busy school environment, with the ability to think on your feet and be creative. This role will initially be based within an EYFS/Y1 class. Your duties will include providing support to the Class Teacher, within both the classroom and outdoor environments.The successful candidate will be a team player and will work within the Moorsway Federation Support Staff team, providing support to the Class Teacher in:● Moving children’s learning forward through high quality interactions● Providing help with learning tasks ● Feeding back to the teacher on progress made ● Encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and self-care● Promoting development of self-esteem.● Supporting children to lead a healthy, active life● Implementing literacy/numeracy programmes and intervention groupsAs a member of the Mealtime Assistant team, your duties will include ensuring pupil safety, as well as promoting the good behaviour of children in all areas of the school, including classrooms, the playground and the dining room. You will ensure that during a wet lunchtime break, children are supervised in the school building and a calm, purposeful atmosphere is maintained, with children engaged in appropriate activities. Candidates are required to possess the following attributes:- A good standard of English and Maths- Excellent communication skills- Be good at both taking direction and using your own initiative- Patience, positivity and be committed to inclusion- Commitment to ensure the very best for our pupils- The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils.We are proud of our wonderful children and our beautiful spacious site that we use for sports and outdoor learning. We offer a friendly and welcoming team of staff and a supportive leadership team, with well organised systems for behaviour and curriculum.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 DBS disclosure.This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. All references and factual information will be checked.If you are interested in finding out more or to arrange a visit, please contact the School office on 01752 837375 or by email to cornwood@moorsway.devon.sch.uk Your completed application should be sent to jcooper@moorsway.devon.sch.uk by midday on the closing date.
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Computing Teacher - Pilton Community College (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS - UPS £28,000 - £43,685 FTE (paid pro rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.We are seeking a passionate and skilled Computing Teacher to join our dedicated department.You would be joining a well-established department who are committed to providing our students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in the ever-evolving field of computing.The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher and will have the advantage of:• Working alongside our highly committed, professional and dedicated team;• Excellent support packages for NQTs and new staff;• Outstanding opportunities for CPD.You must have high expectations of yourself, your colleagues and your students and be committed to creating a stimulating learning environment which challenges everyone to achieve the highest standards.You must be highly organised, with the ability to establish effective learning opportunities and deliver outstanding lessons; encouraging our students to be the best they can.We offer a supportive working environment working alongside an experience head of department with ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement.If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Computing Teacher who is eager to inspire and educate the next generation of computer scientists and innovators, we would love to hear from you!Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.To apply for this role, please submit your application online via https://piltoncollege.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3126823.Please apply by noon on the closing date.
Reception Class Teacher - Oldway Primary School (Riviera Education Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- Main Pay Scale 1
Inspiring the individuals of today, for a better society tomorrowOldway is a popular school which serves the local community in Paignton, South Devon. With 684 pupils on roll, we are a large primary school. We have an extensive and experienced workforce, a great deal of expertise and provide a vibrant learning experience for our pupils. Oldway Primary School is part of the Riviera Education Trust which is a multi-academy trust consisting of three local primary schools. We work in collaboration with Roselands Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy in order to benefit all of the children in the Trust. Working in partnership with other schools helps to strengthen our provision and provide educational excellence so that every pupil has the best possible learning experience and is prepared for future life.Led by a proactive and dedicated Head, we take pride in helping teachers to grow; enabling collaborative working with colleagues, and a supportive working environment. We would be delighted to welcome a motivated and enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher (ECT) to join our outstanding team, starting in September 2023. We pride ourselves in providing a strong induction and mentoring programme.We are looking for teachers who:• Are extremely motivated, enthusiastic and creative in their approach to teaching and learning;• Are committed to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning and ensuring the best possible outcomes for every child;• Have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with;• Are able to create a high-quality, stimulating, interactive and creative learning environment;• Are able to work effectively within our hard-working, talented and friendly schools;• Are enthusiastic about the opportunity to work in partnership with team colleagues to plan high quality lessons across the curriculum;• Are reflective and committed to developing their own practice.We can offer you:• Happy, enthusiastic, creative children and colleagues;• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos;• A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children and ensuring every child achieves their full potential;• A commitment to high quality continued professional development;• Practice informed by evidence-based research CPD for all our staff;• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative Multi Academy Trust and work alongside a range of outstanding teachers, practitioners and professionals;• Opportunities to develop your career within our Trust.Please see the job description for further details regarding this post.Please note, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy, references will be requested after shortlisting as part of the selection process.Riviera Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. As this post meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.The application form can be found at www.rivieratrust.co.uk/vacancies.Your completed application form should be returned to HR Department, Riviera Education Trust, Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon TQ3 2SY or applications@rivieraet.co.uk.Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
Generalist Teaching Assistant (with 1:1 responsibilities) - Whimple Primary School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £11.18 - £11.59 per hour
Whimple Primary School is seeking to appoint one person to carry out the role of a permanent Generalist Teaching Assistant with 1:1 responsibilities. The hours would be 30 hours per week during the school day, term time only. The role would include Mealtime Assistant Duties. Whimple Primary School is a small village school with a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere. Situated on the outskirts of Exeter, close to Ottery St Mary. Our school aspires to be a safe environment at the heart of the community where everyone is valued, and which encourages all the children to achieve their potential whilst being caring and aware of both their physical and mental wellbeing. The school promotes the 6Rs – Responsibility, Respect, Resourcefulness, Reasoning, Reflection and Resilience. We have an excellent team of staff who create a nurturing working environment where children feel supported and encouraged to take responsibility for themselves, others and their environment. This is a permanent appointment supporting a KS2 child with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). You will be mainly providing in-class support and some 1:1 sessions under the direction and support of their class teacher and SENDCo. We are looking for an individual with a sensitive, inspiring and nurturing approach to the child’s needs, who can be flexible, communicate effectively and think creatively.Ideally, you will:• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;• Have good communication skills;• Have strong English and Math’s skills; • Be able to maintain consistent boundaries, while being flexible and resilient in supporting the pupil;• Be willing to work as part of team and liaise with other professionals both within and outside school;• Be able to use you own initiative when required;• Have prior knowledge and experience of working with children with special educational needs.Whimple Primary School require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work in the UK at the interview stage. Whimple Primary School is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promotion the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) is required for this post.Whimple Primary School will undertake an online search on shortlisted candidates. Any such checks will be undertaken consistently and by a school leader who is ‘safer recruitment’ trained. If you wish to call us our number is 01404 822584. The school website also has a more detailed job role description.Please complete the application form on the school website http://www.whimple-primary.devon.sch.uk/website and return it to the school office via post or email to hmitchell@whimpleprimary.co.uk .We look forward to receiving your application.
Nursery Teaching Assistants (3 posts) - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- see advert details
Location: Exeter basedWe are seeking Nursery Teaching Assistants to join the Early Years team in our busy, thriving and highly sought after nurseries within our Exeter schools. We are looking for someone with relevant experience of working with young children, who is enthusiastic about supporting and educating nursery aged children. Our Nurseries take children from two years old and play a vital prole in preparing children for their journey into primary education and beyond. You will work alongside our EYFS Teachers and Deputy Nursery Leaders to support children in all areas of the Early Years curriculum. You will collaborate as part of a large EYFS team across the four schools in our trust. You must be open to delivering a high-quality Early Years Provision which you will support in the planning and resourcing of. The Trust uses the ReadWrite Inc scheme to teach Early Reading and Phonics and we train all our Early Years staff to implement this approach within each of our settings. You will be responsible for overseeing the progress of a group of key worker children and will meet with parents regularly to report to them on the progress their child is making through both online and in-person meetings. You will be required to maintain pupil records and conduct a range of administrative tasks to support the teaching staff. Relevant experience of working with children and qualifications are required (e.g., NVQ level 2 or equivalent or higher). You will need to have a willingness to attend CPD and familiarise yourself with the latest developments in the EYFS curriculum that the Trust is implementing. We provide wrap around sessions, before and after school, as well as being open all year round for those parents needing childcare out of term time. The Nurseries cater for children aged 2 -4 years old, are newly furnished with excellent resources for both indoor and outdoor provision. The Nurseries ensure a great start to a child’s education and benefit from all the wider resources within the main school including the dining facilities, the library, and outdoor spaces. The schools are both innovative and technology rich.Due to the wrap around provision and all year opening, we have a mixture of term time only and all year-round vacancies available:• Nursery Vacancy 1: Permanent, Part-Time, All year round (52 weeks), Wednesday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm. Our nurseries are closed at Christmas for 2 weeks and in addition to this you will be entitled to 4 weeks holiday, plus Bank Holidays. The full-time equivalent salary for this role is in the region of £20,500 pro rata depending on age and experience. However, the actual salary based on the hours and weeks worked will commence in the region of £14,100 per annum (for 3 days per week). • Nursery Vacancy 2: Permanent, Full-Time, All year round (52 weeks), Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm. As above, our nurseries are closed at Christmas for 2 weeks and in addition to this you will be entitled to 4 weeks holiday, plus Bank Holidays. The full-time equivalent salary for this role is in the region of £20,500 depending on age and experience. However, the actual salary based on the hours and weeks worked will commence in the region of £23,500 per annum. • Nursery Vacancy 3: Permanent, Full-Time, Term-Time Only (38 weeks term time, plus 1-week non-pupil days and 1 week holiday working). Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm. The full-time equivalent salary for this role is in the region of £20,500 depending on age and experience. However, the actual salary based on the hours and weeks worked will commence in the region of £15,500 per annum (for 40 weeks work).When applying for the roles please indicate which of the vacancies you are interested in applying for on the application form i.e., Nursery Vacancy 1, 2 or 3. If you are interested in more than one role, please indicate accordingly. You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals in our staff café with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment to help them fulfil their duties and we support all staff with an investment in their professional development through training and a good performance management process, where a bonus is payable to those who achieve highly. Visits to the schools are welcome by prior arrangement.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). 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:www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.A job description and an application form can be obtained at Join Our Staff (tcat.education)Please email completed documents to vacancy@tcat.education We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.
TV Studio and Digital Media Assistant - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- circa £19,000 per annum (circa £20,500 per annum FTE)
Location: Exeter BasedRequired to start as soon as possible.We are looking to appoint a creative and talented Teaching Assistant who will have a specific responsibility as a TV Studio and Digital Media Assistant. You will work across our Exeter schools and initially will be based in our TV studio at either Broadclyst Community Primary School or Westclyst Community Primary School. You will need to be someone who thrives on working in a busy and dynamic teaching environment and have a passion and commitment to wanting our young children to develop a life-long love of learning by being a positive, nurturing, and supportive role model. You will work alongside the class teachers to implement a project-based curriculum where digital media and video are used as tools for both teaching and learning. You will also be involved in supporting children at lunch times and after school by extending this use of digital media through extra-curricular activities. You will need to learn how to manage the technology in the studio and support children and teachers in using this amazing resource. You will play a key role is supporting the children in creating a weekly broadcast for Cornerstone Television (CTV) that is streamed into every classroom across the schools.Our moto is ‘fortune favours the brave’ and we aim to inspire children to strive to achieve highly and reach their full potential. A key part of your job will be in helping to prepare pupils for the ever-changing, digital work of the 21st Century, and so you will need to be willing to embrace the ethos of delivering a knowledge rich, purposeful, and project-based curriculum, through the meaningful use of technology. Every child has their own Surface PC, and you will support teachers in delivery their lessons where this technology is at the heart of each classroom.As well as using the technology in the studio, you will need to be proficient in using the Adobe suite of creative tools (including Premier Pro), alongside Microsoft 365 to create, stream and edit video content. You will also work alongside the Marketing and PR team to assist with school and external showcase events which will include filming, lighting, and sound duties.Required from September 2023, the position is permanent. You will work for 40 weeks per annum (38 weeks term time, plus 1 week staff training and 1 week school holiday working). The hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm each day. The full-time equivalent salary for this role is in the region of £20,500 however, the actual pro rata salary will commence in the region of £19,000 per annum which is the adjusted sum to reflect the hours worked per week and the weeks worked per year. It also includes a holiday entitlement allowance. You will benefit from a generous pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals in our staff café with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment to help them fulfil their duties and we support all staff with an investment in their professional development through training and a good performance management process, where a bonus is payable to those who achieve highly. Visits to the schools are welcome by prior arrangement. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). 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:www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A job description and an application form can be obtained at Join Our Staff (tcat.education)Please email completed documents to vacancy@tcat.education
Mealtime Assistants - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £10.42 per hour plus an element of holiday pay
Would you like to be part of a busy catering team providing high quality, freshly prepared hot dinners for over four hundred children per day?We are wishing to recruit Mealtime Assistants who are hardworking and dedicated members of staff to aid in the smooth running of lunchtimes. You will be responsible for setting up the dining hall, helping the children with the lunch service and clearing up the dining hall after lunch.These are permanent positions, and the standard working hours are from 11.30am to 1.45pm, weekdays in school term time. This is 11.25 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is £10.42 plus an element of holiday pay.We have vacancies at each of our Exeter schools (Broadclyst, Westclyst and Monkerton).You will have access to the Local Government pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals. Some uniform will be provided.We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). 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:www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.For further information about our schools and to apply, please visit our website: Cornerstone Academy Trust (tcat.education)A job description and an application form can be obtained at Join Our Staff (tcat.education)Please email completed documents to vacancy@tcat.education
SEND Teaching Assistant - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Term Time
- circa £15,500 per annum (circa £21,000 per annum FTE)
Location: Exeter BasedA unique opportunity has arisen whereby we are looking to appoint a dedicated and professional SEND Teaching Assistant to start late August 2023. You will work as part of the Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) team to support those children with specific needs. You will need to be able to demonstrate an excellent level of understanding of children will specific needs (both mental and physical) and how they can be best supported to ensure they thrive in mainstream education. You will be working within a busy and dynamic teaching environment and will need to have a passion and commitment to wanting our young children to develop a life-long love of learning by being a positive and supportive role model.Within this role, you will be based in the first instance at Broadclyst Primary School and provide dedicated 1:1 support for children with complex and specific needs in EYFS. Your role will be varied but will require you to deliver both physical care and educational support to individual children. This may include intimate care with physiotherapy, personal hygiene and toileting needs and help with feeding and drinking. Where required you will need to be responsible for the administration of medicines or injections. There is also a need for you to safely move children from their wheelchair. There will be training provide to ensure safe handling and moving children, around implementing the care plans, delivering physiotherapy exercises, with speech and language and phonics programmes. Much of the required training will occur in the final week of August. You will also assist the teaching staff in the preparation of the learning environment, liaising with parents, maintaining pupil records, and carrying out a range of administrative tasks to support the teaching staff. Every child has their own digital device, and you will be required to use digital technologies and software to support as part of the different intervention programmes that you will be part of the delivery. Good experience of working with children and relevant qualifications are required.The school offers an exciting and enriched curriculum through a wide range of activities, both within the classroom but also through the wider environment. Whilst your primary focus will be on supporting individual children to be able to access this curriculum to ensure that they make excellent progress. This will involve you working with teachers and the SENDCo to adapt the curriculum the broad and balanced curriculum offer to meet the individual needs including the teaching of reading, involvement in PE and Games sessions, going on school trips and residentials and taking responsibility for the mentoring and tutoring of these individual children. We provide a full programme of extra-curricular activities, outdoor learning programmes, sporting opportunities, dedicated art and science rooms, a library service and 1:1 digital devices for every pupil.You will also be involved in leading playtime activities with children and supporting within the family dining service where older children serve young children each lunch time.This position is fixed term (based on the needs of the specific child) for 39 weeks per annum (38 weeks term time, plus 1 week non pupil days). The hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3.30pm each day. The full-time equivalent salary for this role is in the region of £21,000. However, the actual salary based on the hours and weeks worked will commence in the region of £15,500 per annum. You will have access to the Local Government pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals in our staff café with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment to help them fulfil their duties and we support all staff with an investment in their professional development through training and a good performance management process, where a bonus is payable to those who achieve highly. Visits to the schools are welcome by prior arrangement. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). 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: www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A job description and an application form can be obtained at Join Our Staff (tcat.education)Please email completed documents to vacancy@tcat.education
Personal Assistant to the Head of Schools - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £21,800 per annum (£23,350 FTE)
Location: Exeter BasedRequired to start as soon as possible.If you thrive on working in a fast paced and varied environment where no two days are the same, we may have just the role for you. We are wishing to recruit a Personal Assistant to support our Head of Schools to help them manage their varied and demanding schedule in leading and supporting the schools within the Trust. You will work closely with others within and outside of the Trust to ensure delivery dates are met, meetings are organised and provide administrative support as necessary for such things as setting agendas, recording minutes, and providing presentation materials or reports. You will also have a significant input into supporting our HR processes. You will be part of a wider team of administrators and assistants within the organisation and will need to help coordinate the priorities for the senior leadership team within the Trust. You will also liaise with parents and help to escalate their queries when necessary. You will need to be extremely personable and have excellent communication skills both on the telephone and face to face. We need an inspiring and dedicated team member who will bring additional flair and efficiency to our highly regarded team. We want someone who will bring organisation skills to the role as well as having a liking for accuracy, planning, analysis, and reporting. It is essential that the postholders have excellent and demonstrable competency in the use of IT, specifically in the use of Microsoft365 including up-to-date experience in the use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, OneNote, and Excel. You must have a great work ethic and a “get the job done” attitude. Some experience of fulfilling HR processes would be advantageous.The role is a permanent role (Exeter based), 40 weeks (term time, plus availability for our 5 non-pupil days and 5 days school holiday working). 8.30am to 5.00pm with a 30-minute lunch break. The salary is £23,350 per annum but note that the actual salary for 40 weeks is £21,800 per annum.You will have access to the Local Government pension scheme, a health scheme, a cycle to work scheme and subsidised meals in our staff café with food cooked and served by our own chefs. Successful candidates will be provided with state-of-the-art IT equipment to help them fulfil their duties and we support all staff with an investment in their professional development through training and a good performance management process, where a bonus is payable to those who achieve highly. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). 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:www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.For further information about our schools and to apply, please visit our website www.tcat.educationA job description and an application form can be obtained at http://www.tcat.education/vacanciesPlease email completed documents to vacancy@tcat.education
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