SOMERSET COUNCILS’ VACANCY BULLETIN
ISSUE NO: 47
20 November 2015
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 District Council
South West Regional Assembly
Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is 12 noon Monday
Published by Dillington Advertising Services, Room A2W, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY
Tel: 01823 357584, Fax: 01823 355091, e-mail adverts@somerset.gov.uk
YOU CAN VIEW THESE VACANCIES ON THE INTRANET AT:
http://enterprise.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
The Internet address for externally advertised vacancies is www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
FULL TIME POSTS are 37 hours per week unless otherwise stated
Only SCC employees may apply for posts marked (INTERNAL) in the first instance.
ALL POSTS MARKED WITH * REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK VIA THE DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE
"Somerset County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people"
All applicants, including current employees should complete and return the Recruitment
Monitoring Form, which is attached to the Application Form.
Thank you for your cooperation
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Applications for all vacancies are particularly welcome from people with disabilities. Further
details and application forms are also available on request in braille, large print, tape and disc.
JOB SHARING
Somerset County Council, as an equal opportunities employer, wishes to promote job-sharing arrangements in any full-time
post where the Manager and Chief Officer consider that such an arrangement would be a viable proposition. If you are
interested in making an application on a job sharing basis for any full-time post advertised in this bulletin, you should contact
the appropriate Manager in the first instance to see whether such an application would be accepted.
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UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, details and application forms FOR ALL POSTS, including those marked
(INTERNAL) can be found on the SCC intranet at http://enterprise.somerset.gov.uk or by contacting the
Recruitment Team on 01823 356862 (24 hours). Please quote the reference number.
Published By:
Dillington Advertising Services
Room A2W
County Hall
Taunton
TA1 4DY
Tel: 01823 357739
Fax: 01823 355091
Email: adverts@somerset.gov.uk
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Children and Learning
Children and Families
Taunton and countywide travel
*SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER (FAMILY ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT TEAM)
37 hours per week
Salary: £27,924 to £31,846 per annum
Job Ref No: 8543/JH
Permanent
This is an exciting scheme that provides assessment and support foster placements for parents and
their young children. The team has built up a good reputation over the last few years and continues to
develop its knowledge and practice in relation to parent and child placements and you will have the
opportunity to be part of this ongoing learning and development.
Ideally you will have direct experience in both Fostering and Children and Families social work.
The post involves supporting foster carers who provide intensive and challenging placements and
therefore you will need to be flexible and adaptable. You will supervise, support and review carers in
line with statutory requirements and present cases to Fostering Panel. As you will be working in a
dedicated team with a distinct role you will need to demonstrate an ability to work within a small team
and use initiative.
The scheme operates on a countywide basis and therefore you will need to be able to travel
extensively across Somerset.
For an informal discussion please contact Maria Belshaw (Team Leader) on 01823 355940.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 27 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Children and Learning
Children and Families
Taunton and countywide travel
*SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER (HOME BASED CARE TEAM)
37 hours per week
Salary: £27,924 to £31,846 per annum
Job Ref No: 8544/JH
Permanent
The job involves the supervision, support, training and review of foster carers, enjoying close working
relationships with childcare social workers. You will work as part of a small, experienced, friendly and
supportive team and will need to be adaptable and be able to use initiative. The foster carers who
provide placements for this scheme offer care to some of our most complex young people.
You will have proven post qualifying experience in child care social work and will need to have a sound
knowledge of child development and an understanding of working with families caring for other
people’s children in often challenging situations.
The scheme operates on a countywide basis and therefore you will need to be able to travel
extensively across Somerset.
For an informal discussion please contact Maria Belshaw (Team Leader) on 01823 355940.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 27 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Children and Learning
Children and Families
Taunton
LOCAL AUTHORITY DESIGNATED OFFICER ASSISTANT – INTERNAL
37 hours per week
Salary: £17,372 to £19,742 per annum
Job Ref No: 8548/JH
Safeguarding, Care and Quality Assurance
Business Support
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The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is responsible for the oversight of individual cases of
allegations of abuse made against those who work with children.
Their role is to give advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations, liaise with the
Police and other agencies and monitor the progress of cases to ensure that they are dealt with as
quickly as possible, following a thorough and fair process.
We’re looking for someone who is organised, a team player, able to be proactive and use their
initiative, a good all-round communicator, customer focused and able to multi task.
You’ll be supporting the LADO by providing a proactive office based support undertaking administrative
tasks in a busy working environment. The nature of the work is sensitive, highly confidential and at
times, high profile.
There will be significant telephone contact with professionals so excellent communication skills are
required. You will be required to attend meetings regarding individual cases to record the discussions
and actions.
Strong IT skills are required and recent office experience is desirable.
For an informal discussion please contact Julie Larcombe (01823 357765) or Anthony Goble (01823
359029).
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 26 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 3 December 2015
Operations
Adults with Learning Disabilities
*SUPPORT WORKER x 3
Taunton
37 hours per week
Salary: £15,941 to £17,372 per annum.
Job Ref No: 8545/AP
For an informal discussion please contact Pete Robinson on 01823 481314.
Closing date: 3 December 2015 at 5.00pm
Puriton – INTERNAL
25 hours per week
Salary: £10,771 to £11,738 per annum.
Job Ref No: 8541/AP
For an informal discussion please contact Denise Sandy on 01278 683478.
Closing date: 2 December 2015 at 5.00pm
Taunton
24 hours per week
Salary: £10,340 to £11,268 per annum.
Job Ref No: 8540/AP
For an informal discussion please contact Stephan Law on 01823 257001.
Closing date: 2 December 2015 at 5.00pm
You will be paid an additional £1.53 per hour for each hour worked on Saturday and Sunday.
You will be paid £34 for each sleeping in.
Working as part of a team, you will support individuals with personal care, helping with community
activities, daily living tasks and support service users to manage their finances. There will be periods of
lone working, although support is always available. Experience within a care setting is required along
with a commitment to undertaking a Vocational / Care Qualification.
You will have shift leading responsibilities.
Please see above for application details.
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Operations
Adults with Learning Disabilities
Puriton
*SUPPORT LEADER – INTERNAL
25 hours per week
Salary: £13,684 to £15,498 per annum. You will be paid an additional £1.53 per hour for each
hour worked on Saturday and Sunday. You will be paid £34 for each sleep-in
Job Ref No: 8542/AP
As a Support Leader you will, under the direction of the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager coordinate, monitor and review the daily support of people using the service.
You will be instrumental in developing services and ensuring that people receive support in accordance
with their assessed need, with the focus being on enabling and promoting individual choice and
independence. You will be confident in liaising with other stakeholders.
You will be part of a senior team and be skilled in the management of individual and team performance,
undertaking supervisory and line management responsibility.
For an informal discussion please contact Denise Sandy on 01278 683478.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 2 December 2015 at 5.00pm
Business & Commercial Services
Business Support – Facilities Management
Shepton Mallet
WORKPLACE CO-ORDINATOR
18.5 hours per week
Salary: £7,038 - £7,971 per annum
Job Ref No: 8549/AB
We have a vacancy in the Smart Office Facilities Management team for an enthusiastic and motivated
individual with good office and customer service skills. The Facilities Management team provide daily
support to operational teams by ensuring the provision of equipment, stationery, IT and
accommodation.
Your duties would include:
 Ensuring Smart Office standards, policies and protocols are followed
 Make sure work areas are secure, clean and safe
 Make sure equipment, stationery and other resources needed are available and operating
efficiently
 Be a point of contact for users and building provider
 Provide additional support and guidance to users for the use of the telephony, furniture and
equipment
 Work with accuracy to update and maintain computerised record systems to input, extract and
amend data and information
 Use approved systems to prepare and process orders for stationery/goods/services. Receive
and check delivery notes, invoices and accounts. Process invoices for payment
We are looking for someone with a good understanding of IT with knowledge and recent experience of
using Word, Excel and Outlook. With the ability to manage your time to meet deadlines you should be
able to work under your own initiative, but also as part of a busy team.
In return we will offer a full induction programme, ongoing training and regular supervision.
For an informal discussion please telephone Helen Chamberlain on 01749 822501 or 07880 042822.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 3 December 2015 at 5.00pm
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St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Lover's Walk, Wells, Somerset BA5 2QL
Telephone: 01749 678791
Fax: 01749 670682
Email: office@st-joseph-st-teresa.somerset.sch.uk
Website: www.stjosephandstteresa.co.uk
*HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT
Age range 4-11 NOR: 153
5 days per week. 1 year fixed term contract.
Grade 12 Point 22. £10.27 per hour.
27 ½ hours per week. £12,672 pa
With effect from 4th January 2016.
Applications are invited from honest, enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated individuals to undertake
the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role involves working as part of a strong team.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the Catholic Ethos of the school.
The successful candidate will be required for whole class cover across the school to enable teachers to
be released on courses/PPA/Management Time/NQT Release time
Candidates are invited to submit a letter of application in support of their application.
An application form and further details are available on the school website.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Closing Date: Friday 27th November
Interview Date: Friday 4th December
Birchfield Community Primary School
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL
Tel: 01935 427609
office@birchfield-pri.somerset.sch.uk
*RECEPTIONIST
33.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.45pm, term time only.
Grade 15 (£14,075 - £15,941 FTE), actual salary £10,619 - £12,026 (£7.29 - £8.26 per hour)
Start date: asap
We are looking to appoint a Receptionist who will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors to
the school.
The successful applicant will have the following:
 An approachable/confident manner
 Good computer skills
 Ability to prioritise/organise workload in a busy front office
 Ability to talk confidentially face-to-face and on the telephone
 Work effectively in a team
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please contact the school for an application form, person specification and job description or
download them from the school website www.birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 27th November 2015
Interview date: Tuesday 1st December 2015
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Mary Street, Yeovil, BA21 4EG
Telephone: 01935 423630
E-mail: office@st-gildas-catholic-pri.somerset.sch.uk
Website: www.st-gildas-catholic-pri.somerset.sch.uk
Required from January 2016:
*TEACHING ASSISTANT – FOUNDATION STAGE
32.08 hours per week, term time only, Monday to Friday
Salary Grade 15. From £7.29 to £8.26 per hour
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We are seeking to appoint a calm and patient person who would enjoy the challenge of supporting and
providing personal care for individuals and groups of children in our EYFS classroom within an ethos
based on Christian values. Knowledge and experience of working with Reception age children would
be an advantage.
This post also includes supporting a small group of KS1 pupils with social play on a daily basis.
Visits to the school are very welcome. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact
the school, on 01935 423630.
Further details and an application form are available from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 27 November 2015
Interviews:
Week beginning 30 November 2015
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England V.C. Primary School
School Lane, Templecombe, Somerset BA8 0HP
Headteacher: Miss Helen Townson
Tel: 01963 370481 Fax: 01963 370409
E-mail: office@abbastemplecombe.somerset.sch.uk
www.abbastemplecombe.co.uk
*LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT REQUIRED to commence on 5 January 2016.
Temporary contract to cover maternity leave, with possibility of becoming permanent.
Salary Scale GR15 (from £7.29 - £8.26 per hour, dependent on experience)
Hours: 8.45am-3.30pm Monday to Friday (Term time only) 30 hours per week.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile and committed individual to join our friendly team.
Previous experience desirable as this post may involve 1-to-1 work with pupils of varying abilities.
Please use the SCC application form and reply to office@abbastemplecombe.somerset.sch.uk
Deadline: Friday 27th November
Interviews will be held on Monday 7th December
Barwick & Stoford CP School
Southview, Barwick, Nr Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TH
Telephone – 01935 476736 – email – office@barwickstoford.somerset.sch.uk
*TEACHING ASSISTANT
Fixed Term until 31st August 2016 (With the possibility of extension depending on Budget)
Grade 15 Point 9-13 £14,075 - £15,941 pa pro rata
(£7.29 - £8.26 Per Hour) depending on experience
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Classroom Assistant (Level 2) to support Children’s
Learning in our Reception and Year 1 Class. Applicants should be able to work as part of a caring and
professional Team, have good organisational skills, demonstrate initiative, deliver and lead intervention
groups and have an understanding of the expectations of the EYFS.
Required from January 2016 – 5 Days a Week.
Contact and Visits to our friendly and pretty village school are welcome.
Closing Date – 27th November 2015 with Interviews week commencing 7th December 2015.
Please apply by using SCC application form. Application forms are available from
www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs or please download an application pack from the school website.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Ash Walk, Henstridge, Templecombe, Somerset BA8 0QD
Tel: 01963 362308 www.henstridge.somerset.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Shearer B.Ed Hons, M.A, NPQH
‘Creating the space for your child to grow.’
*SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS TEACHING ASSISTANT
- who (1) has been medically trained in tracheostomy support or (2) who is willing to be
medically trained for this post.
27.5 hours per week
Salary: Grade 15 £14,075 - £15,941 pro rata (term time only) or dependent on experience.
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A full time teaching assistant is required as soon as possible to support a Year 2 pupil with complex
medical needs. This will be a full time 1:1 position.
 The pupil has a tracheostomy and is currently tube fed. The child needs medical support at all
times.
 Having experience of signing is highly desirable for this post.
The applicant will have to demonstrate initiative, be flexible and demonstrate the ability to follow agreed
school procedures/advice and remain calm in all situations.
Medical and signing training will be given if required.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and Mrs Alison Shearer, our Head teacher, is very keen to
meet you; please contact our school office and Mrs Crosby/Mrs Billington will make arrangements.
Apply online at www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
Closing date: Friday noon – 27th November 2015
Interviews: Thursday 3rd December in the afternoon
Holway Park Primary School, Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton TA1 2JA
Tel: 01823 252126
Head Teacher: Sue Brewer
Telephone: 01823 252126. Fax: 01823 353129
E-mail: sch.337@educ.somerset.gov.uk
*ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
26 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday) 8.30am-3.30pm
39 weeks per year (38 school weeks plus 5 additional days).
Grade 15 Point 9 £7.29 per hour, £685.00 gross per month.
We require an energetic and committed Administrative Assistant to provide an efficient support role in
School Administration.
You must demonstrate excellent organisational skills and initiative, be flexible and adaptable to the
needs of the job, able to maintain confidentiality and show capacity for hard work to meet competing
deadlines.
Excellent ICT (Word, Excel, Outlook), written and oral communication skills, and good attention to detail
are required. You will be required to update the school website. An advantage would be knowledge of
ICT packages (incl SIMS and all Microsoft Office applications).
All applicants must have the confidence to work alone but it is also essential to be part of a team with a
commitment to excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. You will need to
have excellent interpersonal skills, a good telephone manner and be able to deal sensitively with a
range of children, parents and outside agencies. The appointed candidate will be an important member
of our school team and have a positive approach to this key role.
Closing date Tuesday 1st December 2015.
*CLEANER required a.s.a.p.
3.15pm-5.15pm daily. £7.05 per hour.
Closing date Friday 27th November 2015. Interviews Monday 30th November 2015.
Please apply by letter and SCC application form available from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs and
return to Sue Brewer Headteacher at the school SJBrewer@educ.somerset.gov.uk stating
which post you are applying for.
Trinity C Of E VA Primary School
South St, Taunton TA1 3AF.
Tel: 01823 284128.
Email office@trinity.somerset.sch.uk
Do you want to be part of an expanding, popular school, with excellent facilities and a very supportive
ethos?
Required from January 2016 (availability for an induction period during December is preferred)
*TEACHING ASSISTANTS (KS1) – 2 posts.
Both posts require a minimum of a Level 2 qualification and/or proven experience working in a
similar role.
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Hours: 9.00am-12.00 noon / 1.15pm-3.15pm
(Mon – Fri) term time only.
Salary: Grade 15 (£7.29 - £ 8.26 per hour).
Post 1: Special Needs Learning Support Assistant
To support a pupil with sensory & emotional needs.
25 hours per week (temporary until 31.3.15 as post is dependent on funding).
Post 2: Teaching Assistant
To provide support to Year 2 pupils in two classes.
25 hours per week (fixed term until 31.3.15 in the first instance).
Application forms are available from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs or please download an
application form from the school website.
Telephone enquiries and visits, by appointment, are welcomed.
Closing date: Thursday 26th November 2015
Cheddar First School
Hillfield, Cheddar BS27 3HN
01934 742546
NOR -285
office@cheddar.somerset.sch.uk
*LEARNING MENTOR/ EMOTIONAL LITERACY SUPPORT ASSISTANT
15 hours per week
Salary Grade: 15: 9-13 or for HLTA Status Grade 12
Required to start as soon as possible an experienced teaching and learning assistant to provide a
complementary service to teachers and other staff, addressing the needs of children who require
assistance in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential, or to access the
curriculum.
The Learning Mentor will work with a range of pupils, but give priority to those who need the most help,
especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages including:
 Children with special or medical needs;
 Challenging behaviour;
 Children eligible for support through the pupil premium
 Children with a statement of special educational needs.
HLTA status or qualified to NVQ 2 level.
GCSE C or above in Maths and English essential.
Experience of working with pupils with ADHD, ASD or Attachment difficulties or in a Nurture group
setting would be an advantage. This post is new to the school and the successful candidate will have
the opportunity to shape and develop the role.
This post is temporary in the first instance to August 2016 due to funding.
Closing date: Friday 4th December
Further information available from the school, apply online at www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
Avalon School
Brooks Road, Street, Somerset BA16 0PS
Tel: 01458 443081
*CLEANERS REQUIRED
Post 1
Grade 17 £7.06 per hour
10 hours per week for 44 weeks per year (49.9378 paid weeks per year)
Term time and INSET days, plus 5 weeks in school holidays
(Monday to Thursday 4pm-6pm, Friday 3.30pm-5.30pm)
Post 2
Grade 17 £7.06 per hour
12.50 hours per week for 44 weeks per year (49.9378 paid weeks per year)
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(Term time hours - Monday to Friday 3.30pm-6pm, holiday hours to be discussed with Line
Manager)
PLUS 2.50 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (43.1281 paid weeks per year)
(Term time hours - Monday to Friday 3pm-3.30pm)
Start as soon as possible
*MIDDAY SUPERVISOR REQUIRED
Grade 15 £7.11 per hour, rising to £8.08 per hour
7.5 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (47.5281 paid weeks per year)
Term time only (Monday to Friday 12midday-13.30pm)
Opportunities for some additional supply work supporting pupils in class.
Informal enquiries welcome, please contact Helen Crew at Avalon School.
Apply online at www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
Tel No. 01458 443081; Email hcrew@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 3rd December
Beech Grove Primary School
Courtland Road, Wellington TA21 8NE.
Tel: 01823 662438
E-mail: office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk
*SCHOOL CLEANER
10 hours per week (Mon-Fri 6am-8am, other times could be considered) term time + 4 weeks
during school holidays
Required for immediate start – Grade 17 salary: £7.05 per hour
We are looking for a school cleaner to join us with an immediate start. Main duties will include:
Cleaning classrooms, office areas, and toilets; vacuuming and washing floors, emptying bins; cleaning
a range of surfaces, cleaning sinks and sanitary ware.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
All posts require a police check through the disclosure process.
For further information or to request an application pack, please contact the school by phone
(01823 662438) or email office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk and ask to speak to Rob Davies
our School Business Manager.
Closing Date: 30 November. Interviews to be held on: 4 December
Ash Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Ash, Martock, Somerset. TA12 6NS
Telephone: 01935 822674
Email: office@ash.somerset.sch.uk
*CLEANER
Permanent Position
Salary: Grade 17 – Point 6 (£7.05 per hour) (£12,614 pa Pro Rata)
40 Weeks (38 weeks term time plus 2 weeks during school holiday)
10 hours per week Monday to Friday
Ash Primary School are looking to appoint a cleaner to start on 4th January 2016.
Applicants should be hardworking, reliable, and able to work on their own initiative and as part of a
team.
Duties will involve cleaning to a high standard, including - vacuuming, mopping, cleaning toilets,
emptying bins and any other tasks which may be required. 2 hours per day between the hours of
3.30pm-5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.ashprimaryschool.co.uk
and emailed to: office@ash.somerset.sch.uk
Closing date: 30th November 2015
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Robert Blake Science College
Aspire | Achieve | Celebrate
*RECEPTIONIST
27.5 hours per week
(Typically 12:15-6pm Mon-Thu, 12:15-4:45pm Fri)
Grade 15 (£14,075 – £15,941 pro rata)
Term time only plus 5 days
Required as soon as possible to join the team at Robert Blake Science College.
We are a small comprehensive school of just under 750 students co-located with Elmwood School in a
fantastic new building with extensive facilities.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm, to join a
dedicated and hardworking team.
The post requires someone who is organised and confident to work independently. You will need to be
happy to deal efficiently with enquiries from various stakeholders, both in person and by telephone.
Please see the school website for further information. Please apply by letter and application
form to Mrs S Bryan by post or via email: SBryan@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Application forms are available on the Robert Blake Science College website:
www.rbsc.somerset.sch.uk
Or apply on line at: www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
Closing Date: Friday 27th November (12 noon)
Interviews: Friday 4th December (12 noon)
Taunton Deane Partnership College (TDPC) requires an
*ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT to work at Deane Discovery Centre
Start date: as soon as possible (by negotiation)
Contract: 25 hours a week, term time only
Salary: Grade 14 (£9,144 – £9,965)
TDPC is one of the four Pupil Referral Units commissioned by Somerset County Council and Somerset
schools. We provide services through a number of centres. Deane Discovery Centre, in Blagdon Hill,
supports students in Key Stage 2 & 3 who have a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)
needs. All students are referred through their mainstream schools in the Taunton Deane and West
Somerset area.
We are looking for someone with a wide range of skills; not only experienced in school administration
and basic finance, but also interested in young people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives
and learning. A working knowledge of SIMS, FMS or other information management systems is an
advantage. A sense of humour and an ability to work creatively are key skills. You will be expected to
have a flexible attitude to your work; the ability to deal with changing priorities, have sound
administrative skills and give attention to detail.
The person we are looking for will have;
 Excellent office administration skills
 Basic financial administration skills
 A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
 Excellent oral and communication skills
If you would like any further information once you have read the job details please contact Mary
Rousseau, our Senior Administrator on 01823 349844.
Please apply online at www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
Please email completed application forms to Mary Rousseau, Senior Administrator at
office663tdpc@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Closing date: 27th November
Interview date: w/c 7th December
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St Cuthbert’s C of E Infant School
Kewards Avenue, Wells BA5 1TZ
Telephone: 01749 672516
Email: SCH.395@educ.somerset.gov.uk
‘Inspiring the Hope of our Future’
Ofsted and SIAMs rated ‘Good’ in July 2014 and aiming for Outstanding.
*BUSINESS MANAGER
Specialist position to support Head teacher
The start date for this position is open to negotiation for the right candidate.
Closing date for an application is Jan 29th at 9am.
*FINANCE & PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATOR
Specialist position to support Business Manager and Head teacher
The start date for this position is Jan 2016.
Closing date for an application is Friday 4th Dec 2015 at 9am, shortlisting will occur by Wednesday 9th
Dec with references being taken up during shortlisting and interviews will be held on 14th or 15th Dec
2015.
These positions are flexible, and the hours could be agreed with for the right candidate.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for moving the school forward in delivering a high
quality of support through finance and administration responsibilities. A full training package is
provided.
The children are looking for someone who is kind and helpful, who laughs and has lots of fun engaging
with whole school events.
If you think either role could be just the post for you, please contact Ms Mel Fisher in the admin
team for the extra information on how to apply. Or contact the Head teacher, Mrs Naomi Philp,
directly for a discussion about the position and the possibilities this presents.
*CLERK TO GOVERNORS
The Governing Body, through its appointed and elected governors, plays a distinctive and essential
role in the continuing success and development of the school. The Clerk’s job is to work with the Chair
and other Governors, dealing with administrative matters for the Governing Body.
Central to this role is preparing for, taking notes at and producing minutes for meetings. Integrity and
the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. This position is available from January 2016 and
new clerks will receive full support and training.
The post will involve 10-12 hours work for each meeting and there will be six full Governing Body
meetings per year. Meetings will usually be held out of school hours and will last approximately 2
hours. The Clerk may be asked to take on additional paid work for meetings according to need.
Closing date: Dec 1st 2015
Please email SCH.395@educ.somerset.gov.uk or visit our school website
www.stcuthbertsinfantswells.co.uk for further information and an application form.
Brookside Academy
Brooks Road, STREET, BA16 0PR
Tel - 01458 443340
E-mail – Office@brookside.somerset.sch.uk
Headteacher: Brian Walton
*PUPIL WELLBEING OFFICER
37 Hours per week Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Salary Grade 14: £13,531-£14,747 per annum (actual) this is a Term Time Only post
Required for January 2016 Brookside Academy is looking to appoint a Pupil Wellbeing Officer to
have a proactive role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of all pupils in the Academy, under the
direction of the Assistant Head (Wellbeing) and in line with our Supporting Children with Medical
Conditions Policy.
We are looking for someone to join our team who has:
Proven knowledge and experience of working with children and young people
 A nursing or welfare qualification
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A First Aid at work qualification, or a willingness to complete this training within an agreed
timescale
 An aptitude for and experience of using ICT skills including SIMS and a willingness to develop
these further
 Working within a team and/ or experience of supervising and or managing other staff
Who is:
 Empathetic to others’ needs and wellbeing
 A confident administrator with excellent organisational skills
 Supportive of the aims and ethos of the Academy
And who can:
 Uphold the highest professional standards and maintain confidentiality at all times
 Treat pupils and colleagues with dignity and respect at all times
 Work within the Academy’s Health and Safety Policy, guidance documents and Code of Conduct
setting a good example for dress, punctuality and attendance
Please see the Academy Website www.brooksideprimaryschool.com to download an
application pack or please contact the Academy Office.
Closing date: 27 November 2015
Interview date: 3 December 2015
St. James Church School
Cranmer Road, Taunton, TA1 1XU
Headteacher: Mrs Heather Cunningham
Tel: 01823 272553 Fax: 01823 331769
Email: office@stjamesbwmat.org
Web: www.stjamessch.co.uk
Twitter: @stjamessch
“Love God, love others, love ourselves”
*KS2 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
(Temporary to August 2016 in the first instance).
Grade 15: (£14,075 pro rata) 28.75 hours term time only.
St James Church School, has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant, working within
lower KS2. We require a candidate who has a good standard of education (minimum GCSE Grade C
Maths and English) to join a dedicated team of staff.
The successful candidate will:
 have (as a minimum) GCSE Maths and English Grade C
 be able to support the class teacher/year group across the whole curriculum
 have experience of be willing to learn / attend a range of training
 be able to show the attributes of good team work
 display a range of attributes including personal organisation, initiative, enthusiasm and a
caring nature
The person appointed would be expected to work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCo
along with many other members of staff.
This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure
Please use the office email below to make an appointment to visit
Application Forms & Job Description can be downloaded from our website:
www.stjamessch.co.uk (go to: About Us – Staff Vacancies)
Please return electronically to office@stjamesbwmat.org marked for the attention of Mrs
Heather Cunningham, Headteacher
Closing date Friday 27th November. Interview date to be advised.
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Stiby Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3EP
11-16 Mixed Comprehensive
NOR 735
SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Salary: Grade 13, (£17372 - £19742 pro rata)
Hours: Term time only plus 3 weeks either full time or substantial part time to be agreed
We have an outstanding Science department delivering a wide range of courses. You will be
responsible for the leadership of two other Science Technicians and for providing support for up to
eight science laboratories. We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard as part of a team
and who has a commitment to the power of education to transform lives. Previous experience of
working as a Laboratory technician, not necessarily in a school, is essential.
Further details and an application pack are available for downloading from our website
www.westfield academy.co.uk. Alternatively you may contact Lisa Jeffreys, PA to the Principal,
at ljeffreys@educ.somerset.gov.uk or on 01935 446851.
Closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 2 December.
Interviews will be held the week of the 7 December.
Preston School
A Business & Enterprise Academy
Monks Dale, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 3JD
Tel: 01935 471131
SThorne@educ.somerset.gov.uk
www.prestonschool.co.uk
*EXAM INVIGILATORS
Salary Grade 14: Pt 16 (£8.79 per hour)
We are looking to recruit extra external invigilators to supervise examinations.
You should be confident with an outgoing personality and experience of managing young people would
be an advantage.
The total number of hours during the examination period is variable.
External invigilators will be fully trained by the school and have been used with great success over the
past year.
For further information about the post please contact Juliette Irving, Exams Officer on 01935 403816
To apply for the post please visit the school’s website at www.prestonschool.co.uk and
download the application form and job description. Please forward the completed application
form to SThorne@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Closing date: 9am, Friday 4th December
Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 4th January
Should applicants not have received a response by Friday 18th December they can assume on this
occasion they have not been selected for interview.
Buckler’s Mead Academy
Yeovil
Telephone: 01935 424454
www.bucklersmeadacademy.com
*CLEANERS REQUIRED as soon as possible,
15 hours per week (2.30pm – 5.30pm) Monday – Friday.
Term time only plus one week in summer holiday.
Please ring Mandy Povey (Senior Cleaner) or see our website for an application pack.
Closing date: Friday 27 November 2015
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TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIRED:
3 Dimensions is an independent special school catering for 11-25 year old pupils, with or without
Education, Health and Care plans or statements of Educational Needs.
We provide residential care and schooling with a wide range of services available including residential
placements, educational day placements, or placements that require both.
3 Dimensions School is accredited by the National Autistic Society for the quality of its provision. We
aim to provide a personalised curriculum and a quality education designed to meet each individual
young person’s needs in an environment that is warm, secure and nurturing.
We require a teaching Assistant who is able to work with children and young adults with
social/emotional difficulties and very challenging behaviours.
Do you have drive and passion and think you can make a positive change through education?
This is for a full time position, term time only. Experience is not essential but enthusiasm and a
willingness to learn are.
Full driving licence required.
Salary £7.20-£8.50 per hour depending on experience.
Please note that to ensure safeguarding you will have to have an enhanced DBS check
Application form and more information: 01460 68055 or visit www.3dimensions.org.uk
Closing date: 1st December
WIDENING PARTICIPATION CO-ORDINATOR
37 hours per week
Salary Range £23,698 - £27,123
Work base negotiable - Mendip, Sedgemoor or West Somerset
We are looking to appoint a Widening Participation Co-ordinator to work within our Community
Learning Partnership Team. This rewarding role involves working with diverse communities to facilitate,
support and organise adult or family education or training opportunities. The successful candidate will,
ideally, have extensive experience of working with adults in an educational and/or community setting
and preferably have a formal teaching qualification.
For a full job description please email SS&L CIC HR hr@sslcic.co.uk
For an informal discussion about the post please ring Jenny Perks on 01823 446770
Closing date: 1 December 2015 at 5.00pm
Interviews: Week beginning 7 December 2015
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