SOMERSET COUNCILS’ VACANCY BULLETIN

ISSUE NO: 28

13 July 2018

Applications are invited from employees of the following Councils: -

Somerset County Council Mendip District Council

Sedgemoor District Council South Somerset District Council Taunton Deane Borough Council

West Somerset Council South West Councils

Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is 12 noon Monday

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Only SCC employees may apply for posts marked INTERNAL in the first instance. Internally advertised vacancies can be viewed on the SCC intranet: dasjobs.co.uk/internal

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"Somerset County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people"

All applicants, including current employees, should complete and return the Recruitment Monitoring Form, which is attached to the Application Form.

Thank you for your cooperation

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Applications for all vacancies are particularly welcome from people with disabilities. Further details and application forms are also available on request in braille, large print, tape and disc.

JOB SHARING

Somerset County Council, as an equal opportunities employer, wishes to promote job-sharing arrangements in any full-time post where the Manager and Chief Officer consider that such an arrangement would be a viable proposition. If you are interested in making an application on a job-sharing basis for any full-time post advertised in this bulletin, you should contact the appropriate Manager in the first instance to see whether such an application would be accepted.

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Somerset County Council is proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. We offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees including:

• A Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Discounted lease car via salary sacrifice scheme and options for discounts on petrol or diesel.

• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and so forth.

• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work, childcare vouchers, additional annual leave, computers, mobile phones and health screening.

• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

• Staff discounts in gyms.

• Employee Assistance and support offering a variety of employee wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle.

• Optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.

Somerset County Council is subject to Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English will be an essential requirement for customer-facing roles.

Commercial and Business Services SSE – Property and Grounds Taunton

*AREA BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER 37 hours per week Salary: £29,055 to £33,136 per annum About us Support Services for Education Working Together - Providing Opportunities Support Services for Education is a traded unit within Somerset County Council offering a wide variety of support services for all education providers. The SSE Property and Grounds team provide a professional services portfolio to Somerset County Council maintained and academy schools as well as other education providers. With a modern and innovative approach to procurement and service delivery, we are committed to making a difference to our customers. A mainly rural County with thriving towns, Somerset is a beautiful place to live and work, with excellent links to countryside, coast and wider centres such a Bristol, Bath and Exeter. About the job As an Area Building Services Engineer you will be responsible for Building Maintenance in a geographical area of the County covering a third of the County. You will provide professional building engineering services and an improvement and property advisory service, across your property portfolio. You will be involved in the preparation of the annual maintenance programme, ensure Statutory Compliance and oversee the delivery of day-to-day repairs, maintenance and improvement projects. About you You will have a sound knowledge of building maintenance and be well versed in health & safety, condition surveys, Fire Risk Assessments and CDM regulations. You should be appropriately qualified to HNC/D level and will have considerable post qualification experience of the full range of building surveying or Engineering duties. A relevant degree and/or professional qualification is also preferred. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference, this job could be for you. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing needs of the service is a necessary part of the role, making a positive and committed attitude a necessity. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Helen Acreman on 01823 355528 or 07768 801625. Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=301 Job ref no: APP00241/AB Closing date: 20 July 2018

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Commercial and Business Services SSE – Property and Grounds Taunton

*AREA BUILDING SURVEYOR 37 hours per week Salary: £29,055 to £33,136 per annum About us Support Services for Education Working Together - Providing Opportunities Support Services for Education is a traded unit within Somerset County Council offering a wide variety of support services for all education providers. The SSE Property and Grounds team provide a professional services portfolio to Somerset County Council maintained and academy schools as well as other education providers. With a modern and innovative approach to procurement and service delivery, we are committed to making a difference to our customers. A mainly rural County with thriving towns, Somerset is a beautiful place to live and work, with excellent links to countryside, coast and wider centres such a Bristol, Bath and Exeter. About the job As an Area Building Surveyor you will be responsible for Building Maintenance in a geographical area of the County covering c.30 properties. You will provide professional building surveying services and an improvement and property advisory service, across your property portfolio. You will be involved in the preparation of the annual maintenance programme, ensure Statutory Compliance and oversee the delivery of day-to-day repairs, maintenance and improvement projects. About you You will have a sound knowledge of building maintenance and be well versed in health & safety, condition surveys, Fire Risk Assessments and CDM regulations. You should be appropriately qualified to HNC/D level and will have considerable post qualification experience of the full range of building surveying or Engineering duties. A relevant degree and/or professional qualification is also preferred. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference, this job could be for you. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing needs of the service is a necessary part of the role, making a positive and committed attitude a necessity. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Helen Acreman on 01823 355528 or 07768 801625. Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=300 Job ref no: APP00240/AB Closing date: 20 July 2018

Commercial and Business Services SSE – Educational Improvement and Commercial Development Team - SORLS Kilve, Bridgwater

*COOK x2 1251 hours per annum – Your contract will be equivalent to 24 hours per week but on an annualised hours basis. This can include evenings and weekends and will be spread over your contract. These hours include your holiday and bank holiday entitlement Salary: £16,755 - £17,391 pro rata About us Support Services for Education Working Together – Providing Opportunities Support Services for Education is a traded unit within Somerset County Council offering a wide variety of support services for all education providers. The Kilve Court, Greatwood and Charterhouse Centres are the largest provider of Outdoor Education in Somerset and enjoy a reputation for high quality and standards. The centres offer courses in a number of outdoor activities and academic subject areas. They are situated in a fantastic position in Somerset with immediate access to a variety of outdoor locations.

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About the job We are looking to appoint two Cooks to join our existing staff team at Kilve Court. You will be responsible for the daily delivery of suitable and appropriate meals for all clients and service users. You will oversee all Domestic Assistants which will include overseeing the dining area cleanliness, food service and preparation of meals. You will be responsible for controlling the storage of food within prescribed guidelines, recording and dating foodstuffs as appropriate, monitoring and maintaining the programme for high standards of kitchen and dining room cleanliness and hygiene, including the cleaning of machinery where appropriate. About you You will promote the strong provision of customer service and will often have regular contact with all service users and stakeholders. For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Martin Conway on 07748 803409 or email MIConway@somerset.gov.uk Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=302 Job ref no: APP00231/AB Closing date: 20 July 2018

Children's Services Various locations across Somerset – Taunton, Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and Yeovil

*ASSESSED AND SUPPORTED YEAR IN EMPLOYMENT (ASYE) SOCIAL WORKER – 37 hours per week Salary: £29,055 per annum Are you ready for your next step after university? Come and be part of our exciting enhanced ASYE programme. We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to more graduating students than ever before. We are an organisation who are proud to say that we really do ‘grow our own’, and we are good at it. We want our students to have high aspirations and our ASYEs to finish their first year ready to become a fully-fledged social worker; but the support does not stop here as you will have access to mentor support for your second year along with high quality, mindful supervision. You will begin your career with us straight in at a Grade 10 and a starting salary of £29,055. From day 1 you will be able to take advantage of the benefits of being an employed member of Somerset County Council staff, including staff discounts and a great pension. Once you have completed your ASYE year and passed the final assessment centre you may be eligible for relocation allowance. You will be expected to attend an Assessment Centre interview; for further information on this you can contact the Operations Manager leading the programme for a pre-discussion. We are an approachable organisation who wants our ASYEs to succeed and then stay with us. This is a great opportunity for your career but also an important factor of providing the right support for vulnerable children and families in our county. The enhanced programme is Somerset’s next step to achieving a permanent quality work force. Somerset is creating small teams of ASYE (up to 4) led by an ‘Aspiring Team Manager’ who will have the time, enthusiasm and commitment to develop ASYEs in a challenging and supportive environment. This scheme is not only about ASYEs but is also an integral part of Somerset’s commitment to succession planning, our Aspiring Team Managers have already been appointed and are now ready to develop their ASYE teams. We need ASYEs for this programme to be located throughout Somerset so please call to talk about locations. You can apply for the ASYE programme by CV to avoid having to complete a long application. If you would like to discuss this opportunity please call Rachael Turner on 07976 690110 or Gregg Liddington 01278 447997 or email cnuttall@somerset.gov.uk to request a call. Apply online at https://www.socialcareandmore.co.uk/jobs/assessed-and-supported-year-in-employment/ Job ref no: 10139/HC Closing date: 16 August 2018 Interview date: 28 August 2018

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Children’s Services Operations Children & Families Business & Finance Support, Taunton

SENIOR BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT Salary: £17,391 to £18,672 per annum 37 hours per week About us We are a busy friendly team who provide office based support to front line Social Workers. About the job You’ll really be making a difference by supporting a team of frontline Social Workers, providing a proactive office based support and undertaking administrative tasks in a busy working environment. The nature of the work is sensitive and highly confidential. About you We’re looking for someone who wants a varied and challenging admin based role. You need good organisational skills, the ability to be a good team player and able to multi task. Face to face client contact is minimal, although there will be significant telephone contact with clients and professionals so good communication skills are required. You will need to be familiar with IT. Office experience is desirable yet not essential, nor is knowledge of this line of work, but the aptitude to learn is vital to being a success in this very rewarding role. If you have any questions about the role please contact Sharon Bonnici-Roberts on 01823 355664. Interviews will be held on 2 August 2018. This post requires a basic Disclosure check. Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=299 Job ref no: APP00237/JH Closing date: 18 July 2018

Economic & Community Infrastructure Operations Business Support Taunton

ADMINISTRATOR (SENIOR BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT) 37 hours per week Salary: £17,391 - £18,672 per annum About us We have an excellent opportunity for an administrator/clerical assistant to join our hard working and friendly team! If you are looking to apply your existing skills and to develop further skills and experience in our busy team, we have just the role for you. About the job You will be highly organised, proactive and have the ability to prioritise according to deadlines. The role is diverse and will involve financial transactions such as raising purchase orders and invoices. You will manage one or more team mailboxes, log complaints and compliments and also provide reports on a monthly/ adhoc basis. You will also take notes at meetings as and when required. Familiarity with and experience of SAP procurement and finance functions would be an advantage, but not essential. About you If you are friendly, hardworking, motivated and highly organised, able to work on your own initiative as well being an integral part of a team, we would love to hear from you. If you would like further information or an informal chat before applying, please contact Tracey Rose on 07977411270 or Emma Parsons on 01823 356018 (Monday to Thursday) If you would prefer to apply by CV, please submit a copy to Recruitment@somerset.gov.uk along with a supporting statement stating how you meet the criteria for the role. Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=303 Job ref no: APP00180/AMB Closing date: 24 July 2018 Interviews: 2 August 2018

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Economic & Community Infrastructure Operations Traded Services, Libraries Frome Library

RELIEF ASSISTANT CARETAKER Various hours Salary: £8.68 per hour About Us Frome Library is looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and reliable person to carry out caretaking duties within the building. About the Job You will be required to oversee the lettings of the Meetings Room / Main Library during evenings (occasionally up to 11pm) and at weekends, sometimes at short notice. During your duties you will be required to lone work. You will ensure the library premises and contents are secure before and after lettings and will act as a key holder. About You We are looking for an organised person with excellent communication skills who can work with people from a range of different organisations. Your role will include a wide variety of tasks, therefore you will need to use your own initiative and demonstrate a good knowledge of health and safety issues. Cleaning and maintenance duties are also part of this role. Feel free to get in touch if you want more information, you can contact Cerian Amery or Carol James on 01373 462215. Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/relief-assistant-caretaker/ Job ref no: 10794/AMB Closing date: 27 July 2018

Birchfield Primary School, Birchfield Road Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5RL

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER Hours: 35 hours per week over 39 weeks per year Grade 10: £29,055 - £33,136 (pro rata) Salary Range Points 32 - 37 The post commences mid September 2018 (date to be confirmed on appointment). The School Business Manager is the school’s leading support staff professional and works as part of the Senior Team to assist the Head Teacher in their duty to ensure that the school meets its educational aims. The School Business Manager is responsible for the

• Financial Resource Management

• Administration Management

• Management Information and ICT

• Human Resource Management

• Facility & Property Management

• Health & Safety Management of the School. Qualifications required:

• Record of Continuing Professional Development

• Commitment to achieve the National College of School Leadership Certificate of School Business Management or Diploma of School Business Manager

For further information please download a recruitment pack and application form from the school website www.birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk or telephone or e-mail for further assistance. Visits are welcomed and encouraged. Contact: Rachel Robbins, Business Manager, 01935 427609 or email office@birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk Closing date: 18 July 2018 at 1.00pm. Interview date: 25 July 2018 Successful applicants will be notified by email prior to interview. If we have not contacted you by 23 July 2018, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for interview. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to relevant employment checks and criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

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Upton Noble Primary School, Upton Noble, Shepton Mallet BA4 6AU Tel: No: 01749 850375

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT 28 hours per week – Term Time Only – from 8.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday Grade 15: Spine Point 9 – 13 £16,755 to £17,391 pro rata Closing Date: 17th July 2018 - noon Interview Date: 24th July 2018 Start Date: 1st September 2018 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Administration team. The work will be varied, however, the successful candidate will need computer skills, experience of using SIMs and be confident when working with websites and a range of multimedia. The post requires tact, discretion and patience, the ability to communicate well when dealing with parents, pupils, staff and visitors, together with a sense of humour. Pressure can be expected in a busy school office, especially when deadlines have to be met. Interested candidates are warmly invited to look around our school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. Application forms are available from the school office or can be downloaded from our school website http://www.uptonnoble.org.uk/ please email your application to thartnell@educ.somerset.gov.uk or post directly to the school. Please contact Mrs Thelma Hartnell (Business Manager) on 01749 850375 for further details. Upton Noble Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before appointment is confirmed.

West Pennard CE Primary School

KEY STAGE 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT 27.5 hours a week (8:50 – 12:20 & 1:15 – 3:15) Permanent Grade 15 point 9 – 13 depending on experience There is also a possibility of an additional lunchtime supervisor contract. Required for September 2018 or as soon thereafter The Headteacher and Governors of this ‘outstanding’ village primary school are seeking to appoint an excellent teaching assistant for one of their Key Stage 2 classes. Teaching Assistant Post Main Duties: • To work in one of the Key Stage Two classes supporting the class teacher with the teaching and

learning of all children within the class • Be aware of any emotional needs or extra support that the children might have and actively work

towards fulfilling that need • Carry out interventions and booster groups to accelerate learning • Contribute to the wider life of the school supporting with other duties when needs arise The successful candidate will: • Be a team player with a positive attitude • Be a reflective person, who shows initiative to support our children to achieve their full potential • Is able to respond to individual needs and offer constructive feedback • Have relevant and recent experience of working within Key Stage 2 • Firmly believe that every child can be successful in learning • Have a good level of English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C or equivalent). Other qualifications

such as a NVQ level 3 would be an advantage We can offer you: • Polite, kind children who are excited about their learning • A friendly and supportive leadership team who are committed to professional development • A school set in beautiful grounds • An opportunity to be part of a hardworking, committed team who value working together to provide

the best possible education for our pupils West Pennard School has a commitment to safeguarding children and has a culture of vigilance to support this. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Please visit our website at www.westpennardschool.co.uk Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please ring 01458 832866 to arrange a suitable time. Deadline for applications: Monday 16th July 2018 (12 noon) Interview date: Thursday 19th July 2018 Please send an SCC application form to westpennard@educ.somerset.gov.uk Application forms may be downloaded, and submitted, online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/key-stage-2-teaching-assistant-7/

St Cuthbert’s CofE Junior School, Keward Avenue, Wells, Somerset BA5 1TS

TEACHING ASSISTANT Level 2 or above to work 1:1 with a SEND child 9am to 3.20 pm Grade 15 point dependant on experience We are looking for a very special person to join our team in September 2018. Your job will be to provide support for a particular child with additional needs. Experience of working one to one with children with additional needs would be preferred. This post is dependent on the child continuing to be a pupil at our school. You will join a highly committed team who have diverse skills and strengths and we are seeking someone who can further extend that skill base. The ideal candidate for this teaching post will have

• NVQ Level 2 or above is essential.

• A commitment to the school’s Christian values and ethos

• Excellent and proven classroom management skills

• Good level of English and mathematical knowledge

• A commitment to continued training and personal development

• A high level of interpersonal skills, the ability to rise to challenges and to work within diverse teams.

Our children would like

• Someone who is kind and listens

• Someone who will help them achieve their full potential

• Someone who smiles and is happy We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosure is required. Applicant deadline: 9.00am Monday 16th July 2018 Interview: Wednesday 18th July 2018 Recruitment packs are available from http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/send-teaching-assistant-4/ or by emailing hsingleton@educ.somerset.gov.uk

Evercreech C of E Primary, Paradise Crescent, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet BA4 6EH A member of the Fosse Federation of Schools Headteacher: Mrs Norma Anselm BA(Hons) PGCE NPQH NOR 164

Required for September 2018

PRE-SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR ~ fixed term to 31.08.19 Term time only 12 hours to be worked flexibly Monday to Friday starting at 09:00 a.m. each day Salary: Grade 15 £8.68 - £9.01 per hour We are seeking a highly organised, flexible and self-motivated individual to join our federation and support the day-to-day running of Acorns Pre-School. Previous experience of working in a front-line service would be advantageous and good communication & IT skills are essential. Application packs are available form www.evercreech.somerset.sch.uk Deadline for application Monday 16 July 2018 12noon Interviews: Thursday 19 July 2018 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

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Three Saints Federation Shepton Beauchamp Primary School & St Mary & St Peter’s Primary School Building Communities – Building Caring Lives – Building Learning for Life

PERMANENT TEACHING ASSISTANT & LUNCH TIME SUPERVISOR Shepton Beauchamp Primary School (Part of the Three Saints Federation) Required from 5th September 2018 TEACHING ASSISTANT – 19.75 hours per week at Somerset Pay Grade 15/14 depending on experience MID-DAY SUPERVISOR – 5 hours per week at Somerset Pay Grade 16 Shepton Beauchamp Church of England VC Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable Teaching Assistant and Mid-Day Supervisor to ensure that the needs of pupils, some with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) are met. The successful candidate will:

• Have recent and relevant Teaching Assistant experience in at least one primary school.

• Have the knowledge and understanding to work with children with special educational needs.

• Be able to relate effectively with learners and adults.

• Be able to support the school’s Christian values of peace, hope, trust, friendship and forgiveness.

The successful candidate will support the class teacher by:

• Delivering learning support to pupils, including pupils with SEND, through a range of approaches.

• Supporting pupils at lunchtimes in a range of ways. We can offer you:

• Well-resourced classes, with exemplary behaviour for learning.

• A supportive welcoming school that includes support for staff with families, and a friendly supportive village community.

• Opportunities for professional growth within the school, the federation and working with our school partners in the wider Crewkerne and Ilminster area.

Our school is committed to rigorous safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. Application forms should be returned to the school by email (office@sheptonbeauchamp.somerset.sch.uk) or by post, and can be obtained from http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/teaching-assistant-lunch-time-supervisor-2/. Please telephone the school or visit our website at www.sheptonbeauchamp.somerset.sch.uk to learn more about our school and to arrange a visit. Closing Date: Wednesday 18th July at 12.00pm Interview Date: Friday 20th July 2018

Long Sutton C of E VA Primary School Martock Road, Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset TA10 9NT Telephone 01458 241434 Email: longsuttonprimary@educ.somerset.gov.uk Website: www.longsuttonprimaryschool.co.uk Age range 2-11

EARLY YEARS ASSISTANT – Approx 18 Hours a week, Term Time Only Salary SPC Grade 17 Point 6 An opportunity to join a successful Foundation team at Long Sutton C of E Primary School, required from September 2018, an effective and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant who would complement our dedicated hardworking team. We would like you to:

• Be an enthusiastic and energetic Early Years Assistant who is committed to providing outstanding education and care for the children

• Be able to work with children from 2-6 years old

• Be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of the EYPS guidance and expectations. keeping all children at the heart of your practice.

• Provide a happy positive learning experience and be able to work closely with parents

• Be able to support children with high needs to integrate within the classroom.

• Be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills.

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• Hold a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

• Be an excellent team player, who is also flexible organised and self-motivated We can offer:

• Lively and enthusiastic children who thrive with a supportive environment

• A friendly, hardworking and dedicated team Long Sutton C of E VA Primary School and Toybox Preschool are fully committed to a process of safer recruitment in order to safeguard the children in our care. For further information on either position please contact Lizzie Reynolds, Head Teacher at the school. A Job Description and application form are available from the school office, or website. Closing date: Monday 16th July 2018 - 9.00am Interview date: Wednesday 18th July

The Redstart Primary School, Redstart Road, Chard Somerset TA20 1SD Tel: 01460 67457 Email: recruitmentredstart@redstartpartnership.co.uk Website: www.theredstartprimaryschool.co.uk

NURSERY FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR 20 hrs per week, term time only Grade 13 Full time equivalent salary £18,672 - £20,541 (Actual salary is pro rata) Required from September 2018 The Redstart Nursery is part of The Redstart Primary School and located on the same site. We are seeking to appoint an additional member to our administration team who will take responsibly for the coordination of the Nursery’s administration and finance. The successful candidate will be a conscientious, well organised team player, with experience in financial administration and computerised book keeping. Experience of Microsoft Office and Excel is essential and SIMS is desirable, relevant training will be given. You will be a positive team member with a flexible attitude who is able to work effectively in a busy environment and use your own initiative. Hours of work are negotiable however will involve school based hours

SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 25 hrs per week, term time only Grade 15 – Full time equivalent salary £16,755 to £17,391 (Actual salary is pro-rata) We are seeking a confident candidate with excellent customer care skills to join our busy office. Redstart is a large primary school with a busy reception area, therefore the successful candidate will need to step up to the needs of parents, pupils, staff and visitors to ensure they are dealt with in a professional and efficient manner whilst having the ability to prioritise their needs. This role will incorporate the need for strong administrative skills and a willingness to learn new skills. Strong IT skills are essential, in particular the use of Google, Word and Excel, due to the nature of the administration duties involved. The successful candidate will need to be available to work during the hours of 08.30-14.30 You will be a positive team member with a flexible attitude who is able to work effectively in a busy environment and use your own initiative.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 15th July 2018 Interview Date: Tuesday 17th July 2018 (TBC) For further information including job details and an application form, please visit either the school website on www.theredstartprimaryschool.co.uk or the Trust website on http://www.theredstartlearningpartnership.co.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school at the address above. Completed application forms to be returned to: recruitmentredstart@redstartpartnership.co.uk Please note: Applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered. TRLP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

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LEARNER SUPPORT ASSISTANT AND LUNCH TIME SUPERVISOR £16,755 pro-rata (Grade 15, Somerset Spine 9 – 15) based on a 52 week a year, 37 hours a week contract Taunton Full Time (29 hours and 35 minutes per week) – Term Time Only (38 Weeks) Permanent North Town Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable Learner Support Assistant and Lunch Time Supervisor to ensure that the needs of pupils, some with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) are met. The successful candidate will support the class teacher by:

• Delivering learning support to pupils, including pupils with SEND, through a range of approaches.

• Supporting a pupil / pupils at lunchtimes in a range of ways. Our school can offer:

• An opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

• A supportive school community including children, parents, staff and governors.

• A welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team. The successful candidate will:

• Have recent and relevant Leaner Support (Teaching Assistant) experience in at least one primary school.

• Have the knowledge and understanding to work with children with special educational needs.

• Be able to relate effectively with learners and adults.

• Be able to follow Individual Learning Plans (ILP) systematically. Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by emailing NTRecruitment@educ.somerset.gov.uk. Application packs are available on our website www.northtownschool.org.uk or by emailing NTRecruitment@educ.somerset.gov.uk. Please contact the school office for paper copies. Completed applications should be sent to NTRecruitment@educ.somerset.gov.uk. Applications received that do not contain a fully completed application form will not be considered. It is the schools policy to obtain references in advance of an interview. Candidates who do not wish for a reference to be taken in advance will not be short-listed for interview. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure. Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. Apply by: 16.07.18 Noon Interviews: 24.07.18 Start date: 03.09.18

Bishops Lydeard Church School, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard TA4 3AN 01823 432582 office@bishopslydeard.bwmat.org NOR: 171, Age range: 4-11 A Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust School

POST 1 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT 18.75 hours per week, term time only. Monday – Friday. Pay £16,755 - £17,391 pro rata temporary until August 2019 There is a possibility that this post could be amalgamated with Post 2 We have an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving school at the heart of a thriving local village community. We are looking to appoint a part-time Teaching Assistant (TA) to work flexibly across our school, supporting children and delivering interventions. We are a reflective school whose staff are constantly striving to improve their own and our children’s learning in order to make rapid progress against raising standards.

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This post requires patience, creativity and ideally experience of working 1:1 with children with additional needs. You should have the understanding of how to form good working relationships with children and have insight into developing social and emotional skills. You should have the ability to inspire and motivate children and be confident in using your own initiative. Ideally this candidate would have up to date Team Teach training. We can offer:

• A dedicated and hardworking team.

• Enthusiastic and friendly children.

• A caring and supportive school community.

• A commitment to professional development.

• A fabulous setting. This post will commence September 2018

POST 2 SENIOR LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT 11.25 hours per week, term time only. Monday – Friday Pay £17,391 - £18,672 pro rata temporary until August 2019 There is a possibility that this post could be amalgamated with Post 1 We have an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving school at the heart of a thriving local village community. We are looking to appoint a part-time Senior Learning Support Assistant to work flexibly across our School. The successful candidate will deliver PPA and class teacher cover during the afternoons. We are a reflective school whose staff are constantly striving to improve their own, and our children’s learning, in order to make rapid progress against raising standards. This post requires patience, creativity and ideally experience of delivering and planning PPA cover. You should have the understanding of how to form good working relationships with children and have insight into developing social and emotional skills. You should have the ability to inspire and motivate children and be confident in using your own initiative. Ideally this candidate would have up to date Team Teach training. We can offer:-

• A dedicated and hardworking team.

• Enthusiastic and friendly children.

• A caring and supportive school community.

• A commitment to professional development.

• A fabulous setting.

Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment. The Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks. Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/learning-support-assistant-85/ To apply please send completed application forms to tracey.fillingham@bishopslydeard.bwmat.org For informal enquires or to arrange a visit please contact Tracey Fillingham via the School Office. This post will commence September 2018. Closing date: 12 noon Tuesday 17th July 2018 Interview date: Friday 20th July 2018

The Castle School, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5AU Tel: 01823 274073 www.castleschool.co.uk

The Castle School in Taunton is looking to recruit the following posts to join our successful, busy school from September 2018. PASTORAL SUPPORT OFFICER 33 hours 45 minutes per week

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Grade 13 (£18,672-£20,541) – £9.67-£10.64 per hour, 38 weeks per year (term time plus 3 of the 8 school INSET days, equivalent to 43.1281 paid weeks per year). This represents a starting salary of £14,087 per annum. The Castle School in Taunton is looking to a Pastoral Support Officer to join our successful, busy school from September 2018. The Pastoral Support Officer will be responsible for providing support to students with their emotional health and wellbeing, improving student behaviour for learning so that they are able to achieve and attain well in lessons, and develop social skills. They will work as part of a Pastoral team to ensure that students are able to enjoy and fully participate in all areas of School life and reach their full potential. The successful candidate will have excellent organisation and interpersonal skills and will be a team player with strong empathy skills who is able to demonstrate initiative. The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 19 July 2018 with interviews taking place on Monday 23 July 2018

ATTENDANCE OFFICER – 33 HOURS 45 MINUTES PER WEEK Grade 13 (£18,672 - £20,541) – £9.67 - £10.64 per hour, 38 weeks per year (term time plus 3 of the 8 school INSET days, equivalent to 43.1281 paid weeks per year). This represents a starting salary of £14,087 per annum. The Attendance Officer will be responsible for working directly with students and families to promote and maintain the excellent attendance levels at the school. This will involve the day-to-day provision of all aspects of the attendance system and procedures in the school, whilst playing an integral part of the pastoral support team to ensure that every child achieves, has a strong sense of belonging and being valued, and participates in learning, the community and education. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of working in a busy office environment, combined with meticulous organisation, excellent interpersonal skills, and very strong written and verbal communication. A commitment and passion for working with young people and improving their life chances is essential

LIBRARIAN – 35 HOURS PER WEEK Grade 13 (£18,672 - £20,541) – £9.67 - £10.64 per hour, 38 weeks per year (term time plus 3 of the 8 school INSET days, equivalent to 43.1281 paid weeks per year). This represents a starting salary of £14,609 per annum. We are looking to appoint a Librarian who will maintain the high standards within our busy school library and support students in achieving their full academic potential. They will take a leading role in promoting literacy in school, organise in school events to promote reading, including our successful Accelerated Reader programme, as well as supervise students. The successful candidate be knowledgeable and passionate about a wide range of fiction, able to offer advice and recommendations to our keen readers as well as those who are less confident or enthusiastic.

TEACHING ASSISTANTS – FULL TIME & PART TIME (3 DAYS A WEEK) Grade 14 (£17,391 - £18,672) – £9.01 - £9.68 per hour, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days, equivalent to 44.263 paid weeks per year). A full time Teaching assistant would work 33 hrs 45 minutes per week, with a pro-rata starting salary of £13,466. Part time is currently anticipated as being 20 hrs 15 minutes per week, with a pro rata salary of £8,079. Teaching Assistants support students with a wide range of challenging needs including physical, social and emotional difficulties as well as specific learning difficulties. The work may be with small groups, 1:1 or within the classroom and our Return to Learn centre. Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, demonstrate flexibility, initiative and excellent communication skills, be a team player and have strong empathy skills. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 16th July 2018 with interviews taking place very soon after.

A full job description and application pack for each of these positions is available from the school website at www.castleschool.co.uk. This 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 a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

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The Castle School, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5AU Tel: 01823 274073 www.castleschool.co.uk

Court Fields School, Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8SW Tel: 01823 664201 www.courtfields.net

The Castle Partnership Trust, incorporating two schools, has the following vacancies at Court Fields School. (All vacancies are for September 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter)

1. SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR (Permanent Part Time) 28.75 hours per week Mon-Fri 39 weeks per year (term time including INSET days) Somerset Pay Spine Grade 13 Salary: Within the range £18,672 to £20,541 (pro-rata) per annum (actual salary will therefore be between £12,316 and £13,788) Required to conduct a range of essential administrative and organisational duties intended to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in ensuring the existence of a rigorous and legally compliant child protection regime.

2. ATTENDANCE OFFICER (Permanent Part Time) 20 hours per week (7.30 – 11.30 am Mon-Fri) 38 weeks per year (term time including up to 3 INSET days) Somerset Pay Spine Grade 14 Salary: Within the range £17,391 to £18,672 (pro-rata) per annum (actual salary will therefore be between £7,775 and £8,496) Based in the Student Services Department, the successful applicant will work closely with the Assistant Head (Pastoral) to secure the good attendance of disadvantaged students.

For application form and further details for both posts, please visit the school website www.courtfields.net, click on the ‘staff’ tab and select ‘staff vacancies’. CLOSING DATE FOR BOTH VACANCIES: Wednesday 25 July 2018. The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosures.