SOMERSET COUNCILS’ VACANCY BULLETIN
ISSUE NO: 41
9 October 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, Yeovil and Bridgwater
*CONSULTANT SOCIAL WORKER – INTERNAL
37 hours per week
Salary: £43,405 (which includes £5,000 recruitment allowance, to be reviewed after 3 years)
Job Ref No: 8472/HC
The Consultant Social Worker role offers a fantastic opportunity for experienced and skilled social
workers to take the next step up the career ladder whilst maintaining a clear focus on frontline social
work practice. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate an understanding of what
constitutes the highest quality social work practice. As part of the management team, you will also need
to be able to mentor, develop and supervise less experienced colleagues in achieving improvement
whilst supporting team managers to create a culture focused around excellence and continuous
improvement. You will manage a small caseload of complex cases whilst working alongside other
CSWs across the county to ensure consistency and the sharing of good practice. In return, you will be
offered support from our experienced senior leadership team, and excellent career progression and
training opportunities.
For more information, or a discussion about this role, please email Paul Shallcross.
pshallcross@somerset.gov.uk
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 15 October 2015 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 22 October 2015
Children and Learning
Children and Families
Bridgwater
*Adoption Social Worker
37 hours per week – 12 month contract to cover maternity leave
Salary: £27,924 - £31,846 per annum
Job Ref No: 8466/JH
You will be working within the Permanence Team in Somerset. The role involves all aspects of
adoption work, including assessment and approval of prospective adopters, the matching and placing
of children, supporting adoptive families, and writing analytical reports both for adoption panel and for
court.
You will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of child development, attachment, separation,
loss and the impact of trauma. You will be child-focused, have an understanding of therapeutic
parenting; have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a strong team
ethos. As part of the role, the ability to co-facilitate and deliver training to prospective adopters is
essential.
In accordance with The Restriction on The Preparation of Adoption Reports Regulations 2005, you will
be an HCPC registered social worker, who has significant post qualifying experience in child care work,
including direct experience of adoption.
The post is county wide, so requires the ability to travel for work purposes.
For an informal discussion about this role, which could include the possibility of secondment for internal
candidates, please contact Wendy Wyatt-Thomas, Team Manager on 01278 447856.
Apply on line at www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs or telephone our recruitment line 01823 356862 (24
hours). Please quote the reference number.
Closing date: 15 October 2015 2015 at 5.00pm
Interviews: week commencing 26 October 2015
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Children and Learning
Children and Families
Taunton, Sedgemoor & West Somerset
*SOCIAL WORKER – FAMILY FINDING
37 hours per week
Salary: £27,924 - £31,846 per annum
Job Ref No: 8470/JH
You will be a motivated, resourceful Social Worker with experience of permanence planning who
enjoys working as part of a supportive and creative team. The post is based in the Fostering &
Adoption Recruitment Team but fulfil a specialist role.
Our aim is to find high quality, stable placements for children looked after. The role involves family
finding for children with permanence plans and working with colleagues across the fostering & adoption
and childcare teams.
This role is a unique opportunity for those who are passionate about developing and promoting good
care planning.
For an informal discussion please contact Elaine Ford on 01278 447891.
Please note you will need to be registered as a Social Worker with the Health Care and Professions
Council.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 23 October 2015 at 5.00pm
Interviews: Week commencing 16 November 2015
Children and Learning
Children and Families
Taunton and Bridgwater, with a support role county wide
*LEAVING CARE WORKER (ACCOMMODATION) – INTERNAL
37 hours per week (shift rota)
Salary: £20,253 - £22,937 per annum
Job Ref No: 8464/JH
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Countywide Leaving Care Service, which offers
accommodation, maintenance and support to 16 to 21 year olds when they leave care as well as
general support and assistance until they are 21 and sometimes older. Our workers can also be
engaged in preparation for leaving care, and support care leavers during the transitional period. The
Leaving Care worker roles are interesting, yet demanding, and require an ability to balance face-to-face
contact with young people alongside keeping records and maintaining relationships with other
agencies.
For this post you will need:
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Experience of working with young people in care and skills in engaging and influencing
challenging young people, often in distressing circumstances. Skills in de-escalation
techniques.
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Knowledge of Child Care and Leaving Care legislation;
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An ability to manage conflicting priorities;
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A strong commitment to multi-agency working and anti-discriminatory practice;
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A good, all round education;
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Good communication skills.
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An understanding of premises management and health and safety requirements.
IT skills and proficiency with a keyboard is desirable. A youth work or NVQ 3 in Child Care qualification
or equivalent would be beneficial.
You will be able to drive and use your own vehicle.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Brian Sammonds, Team leader 01823
288260 or e-mail BSammonds@somerset.gov.uk to arrange a phone call.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 22 October 2015 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 16 November 2015
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Operations
Adults with Learning Disabilities
Taunton
SENIOR BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER
37 hours per week
Salary: £23,698 - £27,123 per annum
Job Ref No: 8465AP
This job is fixed term until August 2016.
The post is a support role for the Learning Disabilities Provider Service (SCC Care provider for Adults
with Learning Disabilities) and is based alongside the Operational management team in Taunton so
has close links with senior managers delivering a social care service. This is a full time post but there
will be some flexibility.
Key responsibilities are
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Researches, critically analyse, challenge and interprets key performance, administrative and
financial information for LDPS managers
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Leads motivates deploys and manages a small team of staff providing secretarial, PA , and
business support functions (circa 4 part time staff)
Required Skills are:
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Strong Excel skills
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Ability to critically analyse information
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Good project management skills
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Being able to present confidently and effectively communicate
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Target motivated - Deadlines are met
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Able to work Independently
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Able to travel across Somerset as required
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 21 October 2015 at 5.00pm
Operations
Adults with Learning Disabilities
Burnham-on-Sea
*SUPPORT WORKER
37 hours per week
Salary: £15,941- £17,372 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 sleeping in.
Job Ref No: 8469/AP
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.
For an informal discussion please contact Liz Perry on 01278 784179.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 22 October 2015 at 5.00pm
Operations
Adults with Learning Difficulties
Yeovil
*SUPPORT WORKER
37 hours per week
Salary: £15,941 - £17,372 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 sleeping in.
Job Ref No: 8467/AP
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
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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.
For an informal discussion please contact Claire Donoghue on 01935 426969.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 22 October 2015 at 5.00pm
Operations
Adults with Learning Disabilities
Taunton
*SUPPORT ASSISTANTS x 4
Job Ref No: 8471/AP
Various Hours per week – Full and Part Time Posts available
Salary: £14,075 - £15,941 pro rata – 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.
About the role…
Would you like to work for a service that provides high quality services to people who have a learning
disability? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
As part of the Learning Disability Service in Somerset we focus on promoting independence, social
inclusion, choice and self- determination.
About you…
You enjoy working with a variety of people. You will have a real gift for communicating with others and
promoting rights and choices. Under the direction of a senior team member, you will support individuals
with personal care, using the local community and daily living tasks.
With an excellent induction and training programme, all we need from you is a way with people, a
positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
To summarise, we need someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible. Able to put another
person’s needs and wishes above your own and enable them to live how they choose. The ability to
work flexibly on a rota basis which includes evenings and weekends, and to be able to travel is desired
but essential for some services.
If you think that you have these qualities and are interested in joining our team, we would like to hear
from you.
For more information please contact Theresa Andrews on 01984 633893 or Stephan Law on 01823
323510.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 22 October at 5.00pm
Economic & Community Infrastructure
Libraries
Frome
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSISTANT
20 hours per week
Salary: £7,608 - £8,617 per annum
Job Ref No: 8462/AB
Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2016
The Library Service aims to make a difference by providing a welcoming, learning environment and the
materials to stimulate enquiring minds and a love of reading.
Library and Information Assistants have active, busy and varied roles, providing a direct service to the
public, including the issue and return of books and DVDs, CDs etc, responding to enquiries and
providing some computer support to service users. You may have additional responsibilities such as
opening and closing the building and banking.
You should be enthusiastic about the service, approachable and welcoming to library customers. Able
to work under your own initiative, you should be calm and confident when dealing with a variety of
people. Receptive to technology and change, you should be willing to learn new skills. A minimum of 3
GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent is required.
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For an informal discussion, please contact Jon Wood, Library Manager, on 01823 340310.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 22 October 2015 at 5.00pm
Hemington Primary School, Hemington, Radstock, BA3 5XU
*CLERK TO GOVERNORS – To cover long term sickness (hours as detailed)
Starting Salary: Grade 13: £9.00 - £10.23 per hour
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 with immediate effect and new clerks
will receive full support (including attending clerks briefings) and training through Governor Services.
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.
You will also be asked to take minutes for the Finance Committee, 5 meetings per year and again
meetings will last approximately 2 hours and will be out of school hours.
The Clerk may be asked to take on additional paid work for meetings according to need.
Please send Letter of application, CV and names and addresses of two referees to the Chair of
Governors, Hemington Primary School, Hemington, Radstock, BA3 5XU
Closing date: 16th October 2015.
*CLERICAL ASSISTANT – To cover long term sickness
Starting Salary: Grade 15: £7.30 – £8.26 per hour
Monday & Friday 8.45 am – 3.15 pm (1/2 hr Lunch) 12 hrs per wk
The successful candidate will be
 well organised, flexible and able to work on their own initiative, coping with the many and
various demands of a busy school office.
 friendly, confident, approachable and able to make our families and professionals feel
welcomed and valued.
 a good communicator with a good telephone manner.
 confident in the use of IT and able to type accurately.
We are a small but busy primary school where no two days are the same. The successful candidate
will need, above all a sense of humour and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Offer of appointment
is with immediate effect but subject to a satisfactory enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring
Service. For further details please contact the school office on 01373 834320.
Please send Letter of application, CV and names and addresses of two referees to the
Headteacher, Hemington Primary School, Hemington, Radstock, BA3 5XU
Closing date: 16th October 2015.
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School, Stembridge, Martock, TA12 6BP
Tel:01460 240507 Email: office@kingsburyepiscopi.somerset.sch.uk NOR 133
*TEACHING ASSISTANT
26.35 hours per week term time only. Required November 2015. Grade 14 points 13-17
£15,941 - £17,372 pro rata
*SEN LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
2 20 hours Mon-Thu afternoons and 5. 20 hours Friday. Fixed term to July 2015 to support a
child with special needs. Required November 2015. Grade 14 points 13-17 £15,941 - £17,372
pro rata
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School is situated in the village of Stembridge just outside Kingsbury
Episcopi. Our pupils range from reception to year 6. We have strong links with the surrounding
community and other local schools and we are proud of our curriculum, sporting and extra -curricular
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achievements. Currently, we have two positions to fill. We are looking for dedicated, caring and
supportive people to join our friendly, happy team.
Teaching Assistant Post Duties:
 To work in Year 1/2 class supporting the class teacher with child learning and development
 Be aware of any emotional needs or extra support that the children might have and actively
work towards fulfilling that need
 Work with children individually or in a group
 Show initiative when working with the children to ensure they reach their full potential
SEN Learning Support Assistant Duties:
 To give 1:1 support to a child in year 6
 Work as a classroom TA as required
 Personal Qualities for both posts:
 Be a team player who communicates well and has a friendly manner
 Experience of working in a school environment would be preferable
 Be willing to undertake any further training required and be self-motivated
 Have a good level of education to grade C or above in English and maths or the equivalent
 Be flexible in your approach and be happy to liaise with staff and take on new ideas
Visits to the school are welcome. For further information and an application pack visit our
website:www.kingsburyepiscopiprimary.co.uk
Closing date: Tuesday October 13th
Interview Date: October 20th
North Newton Community Primary School
Church Road, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 0BG
Telephone: 01278 662140
Email: office@northnewton.somerset.sch.uk
Age range: 4-11, NOR: 97
We have the following positions available (the two could be undertaken by the same applicant).
North Newton Primary school is situated in a beautiful rural village midway between Bridgwater and
Taunton. We have a strong, happy, hardworking and dedicated team of staff.
*LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Salary Grade 14)
Fixed Term contract until July 2016, starting as soon as possible
This exciting and new position is to work with small groups across all ages within the school.
Experience working in schools is essential. 17.5 hours per week. The position of MDSA (5 days a
week) could be an addition to the hours.
Monday-Friday 9.00-12.30 noon.
The right person will be:
 highly motivated, enthusiastic and hard working
 positive, kind, firm but fair
 willing to promote and maintain high standards
 excellent communicator and team player
 having a desire to participate fully in the life of the school
*MID-DAY SUPERVISOR (Salary Grade 15)
Fixed Term contract until July 2016, starting as soon as possible
You will assist with the supervision of pupils during the duration of the midday break.
Visits to the school are very welcome.
Please apply by application form (available from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs), or the school
website (www.northnewtonschool.co.uk), with a covering letter outlining your previous
experiences, skills and what you can offer. Please also state which position you are applying
for.
Applications to Mr. Nick Arnold (Headteacher).
Closing date: Friday, 16th October, 2015
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The Paddock Nursery and Pre-School
Croft Way, Wiveliscombe TA4 2BF
01984 622155
mtaplin@somerset.gov.uk
*NURSERY NURSE POSITION
Starting Salary £14,075 per annum pro rata
Permanent Position 33 Annualised hours per week, all year around
*NURSERY NURSE POSITION (PART-TIME)
Starting Salary £14,075 per annum pro rata
Permanent Position 16 hours per week Term time only (39 weeks per year)
Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm. To work as a member of a team, following instructions and carrying out
duties to the highest level possible. To understand child development patterns and use a range of
experiences that will support children’s development using knowledge of the EYFS, including the seven
prime and specific areas and the characteristics of effective learning. To communicate effectively with
children and their families both verbally and in writing in order to understand the children’s individual
characteristics, needs and interests, including family background, cultural beliefs and any special
educational needs. There may be opportunities for additional hours.
Qualifications: Minimum NVQ 3
Preferably to start the beginning of November 2015.
Please visit the Somerset County Council Jobs website for application details or contact Anna
Beck (Childcare Manager) or Macyla Higgins (Admin Manager) on the contact details above for
further information.
Closing date for applications: 16th October 2015 12 noon
Interview dates: 21st October 2015
Bruton Primary School, Higher Backway, Bruton, BA10 0DP
01749 812331
*1 X LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
15 hours per week - Term Time Only
Grade 15: £14,075 pa pro rata
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team from the 4th of November 2015 or as
near to that date as possible. This is a fixed term post until the end of this academic year, although it is
hoped that this will be extended further for the correct candidate. The children and staff of Bruton have
requested that the applicant should be:
 Flexible, caring, calm, creative and resilient
 Able to build good relationships with parents as well as their children
 Experienced in working with children who have special educational needs
 Demonstrate good listening and questioning skills
 Committed to inclusion
In return we offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a school which will enable him/her
to develop their talents as part of an inclusive, strong hardworking and committed staff team who are
very supportive of each other.
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 www.brutonprimary.org.uk.
Please return your application form together with a handwritten covering letter demonstrating your
experience to date, to the Head of School Mrs L Dowdle by 12 noon on Friday 16th October 2015
Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2015
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Shepton Beauchamp CE VC Primary School
(Part of the Three Saints Federation)
Church Street, Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 OLQ
Email:office@sheptonbeauchamp.somerset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01460 240793
*GENERAL PUPIL PREMIUM SUPPORT ASSISTANT
15 hours per week term time only
Grade 15 points 9-13 £14,075 - £15,941 pa pro rata dependent on experience
Temporary contract subject to funding
Shepton Beauchamp Church of England Primary School is a thriving small village school serving 4-11
year old children in Shepton Beauchamp. We are looking to appoint a talented teaching assistant to
join our dedicated and friendly team of staff. We can offer:• A welcoming school that is growing in creativity and challenge
• Fantastic children who are motivated to learn
• Well behaved, caring, happy children
• A strong partnership with our Federated School
• Good links with our local church
• A supportive community of governors, parents and volunteers.
The successful applicant will work across our Reception to Year 6 classes and be expected to support
the academic progress of pupil premium pupils in groups or on a one-to-one basis with the support of
the class teacher. Candidates will be expected to be trained at least to NVQ level 2 or equivalent and
previous experience of teaching phonics and guided reading would be an advantage. Visits to the
school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01460 240793 to arrange a
convenient date and time to visit.
Please apply by using the SCC application form. Application forms are available from
www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs.
Closing Date: 12.00noon Thursday 15th October 2015
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Wincanton Primary School (NOR 350)
South Street, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DZ
Headteacher Mr. G. Wilson
Telephone: 01963 32132 Email: office@wincanton.somerset.sch.uk
Website: www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk
*LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT/HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT
LSA (£7.29 - £8.26ph) and HLTA (£11.88ph)
Temporary initially until August 2016
We are looking for a skilled Learning Support Assistant to work in Year 5/6 in the mornings to support
maths and literacy who will also provide HLTA cover/supervise classes working in KS2 in the
afternoons.
We would like to hear from you if:
 you are an outstanding practitioner
 have proven HLTA experience
 demonstrate good listening and questioning skills
 have the ability to challenge and support pupils learning
 have a commitment to active learning
 are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative
 are able to take on others’ ideas
 are able to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the ever changing school day
 have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
Interested candidates are warmly invited to look around our school. Please contact the school office to
make an appointment. Application packs and further information are available to download from
our school website: www.wincantonprimaryschool.co.uk or by email from
office@wincanton.somerset.sch.uk. Application forms should be returned to the Headteacher Mr. G.
Wilson by 12 noon on Wednesday 21st October 2015.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th November 2015.
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Cheddar First School
N.O.R 285
Telephone 01934 742546
E mail: Office@cheddar.somerset.sch.uk
*SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
From 1st November or as soon as possible thereafter
Hours: 13.5 hours/week Term time only
Salary: Grade 15.9 pro rata
We are looking for a Learning support assistant to work with a pupil with Severe and Complex needs,
providing highly differentiated learning support and personal and medical care. This post requires
carrying out moving and handling activities on a regular basis. You will need to be enthusiastic, flexible,
have good communication skills and a sense of humour.
Preferably you will have an NVQ level 2 or be working towards this and a minimum of GCSE Grade C
in English and Maths.
Experience of using Somerset Total Communication, Communicate in Print, Clicker 6 an advantage.
The post is temporary subject to the child remaining in the school.
Please e-mail or telephone the school for further details.
Closing date: 16th October 2015
Interview date: 22nd October 2015
Crowcombe & Stogumber Primary Schools
Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset TA4 4AA
Tel:
01984 618273
Email:
office@crowcombe.somerset.sch.uk
Website:
www.crowcombeandstogumberprimaryschools.co.uk
*LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT TO WORK WITH YEAR 5/6
9 hours per week (three mornings), term time only, based at Crowcombe
Salary Grade 15 (£7.29 - £8.26 per hour)
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic person to join the team at our happy thriving school.
Previous training and experience is preferable but not essential.
Interested candidates are warmly invited to come along and look around our school. For an informal
discussion or to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01984 618273.
Application forms can be downloaded from the county council website or please contact the
school.
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd October 2015
Chewton Mendip C.E. Primary School, Chewton Mendip, Radstock, BA3 4LL
Tel. 01761 241465. E-mail: office@chewtonmendip.somerset.sch.uk
NOR. 129 aged 4 – 11
*SCHOOL ACTION PLUS FUNDING TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIRED,
(2 days Thursday & Friday)
Starting salary grade 15 point 9 (£14,075 pro rata; £7.29 - £8.26 per hour)
Required as soon as possible a Classroom Teaching Assistant for a pupil with visual needs.
The person appointed will need to be caring and flexible, with a good level of literacy, numeracy and IT.
They will help promote high standards of learning and be committed to working as part of our whole
staff team.
This post is dependent on the child remaining in the school and receiving funding.
Visits welcomed. Application form and details preferably by e-mail (or A4 sae please) from Clare
Rice, Headteacher at the school. Applications will only be accepted on the standard Somerset
form.
Closing date: noon 23rd October. Interviews early November.
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TRINITY C of E VA PRIMARY SCHOOL
South St, Taunton. TA1 3AF.
Tel: 01823 284128.
office@trinity.somerset.sch.uk
www.trinityprimary.co.uk
*BREAKFAST & AFTER SCHOOL CLUB ASSISTANT/S REQUIRED
Trizone is Holy Trinity’s Breakfast & After School Club. We are looking for new team members who are
creative, innovative and have enthusiasm for supporting children’s learning.
Hours of opening Mon – Fri (term time only)
7.45 a.m.– 9.00 a.m. and/ or 3.15 p.m. – 5.45 p.m.
Post 1: 6.75 hrs per week (Tues, Wed, Thurs 3.15 – 5.30 p.m.)
Post/s 2: Bank staff available for various shifts.
Salary Grade 15: £7.29 – £8.26 per hour
The following qualifications are necessary; full training will be given if required.
 Minimum Level 2 qualification and willingness to work towards Level 3;
 Child Protection training;
 Food Hygiene Certificate.
The following qualifications are desirable; full training will be given if required.
 Level 3 qualification
 Paediatric First Aid training;
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.
Closing date: Wed 14th October
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School
*MIDDAY SUPERVISOR
5 hours 25 minutes per week, term time only
(1hr 5 minutes daily) Hours of work: 12.10pm – 1.15pm
Salary: Grade 16 £7.11 per hour
Application pack available from:
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School
Charlton Lane, Midsomer Norton, BA3 4BD
Tel. 01761 418594
Email: office@st-benedicts-pri.somerset.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 16th October 2015
Beech Grove Primary School
Courtland Road, Wellington TA21 8NE
Telephone: 01823 662438
E-mail: office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk
*SCHOOL CLEANER
10 hours per week (Mon – Fri 6.00am – 8.00am) term time + 4 weeks during school holidays
Required for immediate start – Grade 17 salary: £7.05 per hour
Beech Grove, a "Good" school of over 300 pupils in Wellington, is at an exciting time of transition and
change and we are welcoming outstanding individuals who wish to join us on our journey to
outstanding.
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
We are looking for someone who is flexible, hard-working, and practical. Previous experience is
desirable but not essential as training will be given.
For further information or to request an application pack, please contact the school by phone
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(01823 662438) or email office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk and ask to speak to Rob Davies
our School Business Manager.
Closing Date: 12 October
Interviews to be held on: 22 October
Frome Community College, Bath Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ
Tel: 01373 465 353, Fax: 01373 469074
Frome Learning Partnership (FLP) - 17 Schools
*PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
Working 2 days per week (with some flexibility for additional hours when required)
Term Time only including INSET days
(hours to be confirmed)
Grade 10 £27,924 - £31,846 pro rata
Fixed Term contract, until 31 August 2017
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the Frome Learning Partnership, supporting Head
Teachers in co-ordinating and developing school improvement. Based at Frome College and reporting
to the two co-chairs the post holder will be required to travel between schools.
With a background in education and an understanding of the curriculum you will pull together all
aspects of FLP School improvement, into a coherent strategy that has real impact and outcomes
enabling the children and young people of Frome to meet their full potential.
Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2015
Interview Date: Thursday 5 November 2015
*BEHAVIOUR & VULNERABILITY ADMINISTRATOR
37 hours per week (8.30am – 4.30pm)
Term Time only including INSET days
Grade 14 £15,941 - £17,372 pro rata
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Administrator to join our dedicated team. You will play
an essential role in the administration of the Behaviour and Vulnerability Hub.
The role requires:
 Excellent administration skills
 A calm and flexible approach to changing priorities in a fast moving environment
 Time management and ICT skills
 Good communication skills
 A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential
 Utmost confidentiality will be required at all times
Closing Date: Friday 30 October at 12 noon
Interview Date: Monday 9 November 2015
For full details and the application process: www.fromecollege.org
Current Vacancies at Frome College
*CLERK TO THE GOVERNING BODY
*LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
*EMPLOYABILITY ADMINISTRATOR
Please go to www.fromecollege.org for further details including how to apply.
King Arthur’s Community School
West Hill, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9BX
Tel: 01963 – 32368
Headteacher: Mr Chris Beech
“A successful, happy school where learners take pride in their community.”
*LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (VULNERABLE LEARNER TEAM)
30 Hours Per week (38 weeks plus 5 INSET days)
Grade 15 (Actual gross salary £9,686 to £10,970 per annum)
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Fixed term until August 31st 2016 in the first instance dependent upon school funding.
Closing date for applications Midday Thursday 15th October
Interviews
Tuesday 20th October
*DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
20 Hours per week (38 weeks plus one INSET day in September)
Grade 15 (Actual gross salary £6,325 to £7,164 per annum)
Closing date for applications Midday Tuesday 13th October
Interviews
Friday 16th October
For an application pack please visit our website www.kingarthurs.org.uk or contact the Bursar,
Mrs Sally Taylor, on 01963 32368.
Southwest One
Enquiry Office, Corporate Services
Location: The Bridewell, Bristol
ENQUIRY OFFICE ADVISOR
18.5 hours per week including shifts and weekends
Shift and weekend allowance payable
Salary: £8,920 - £9,089 per annum
Job Ref No: 1610/AMB
The main purpose of this role is to act as a first point of contact for all members of the public attending
a Police Station/Post. You will respond to a wide range of face to face and telephone enquiries and
take details to create and maintain both manual and computer records. You will deal with a variety of
transactions including inputting crime and intelligence reports, bail and immigration signing, as well as
lost and found property.
You must hold an NVQ level 2 in Customer Service (or equivalent qualification) and /or have relevant
experience of working in a customer services and administrative office environment. Experience of
responding to general customer complaints and dealing with petty cash is advantageous.
You should be able to travel around the force area. Although you will be based at one Enquiry Office
you will be required to work across all force Enquiry Offices, as required.
This post involves providing a service to Avon and Somerset Constabulary, therefore a police vetting
check is required, as per Avon and Somerset Constabulary’s vetting procedure
Please see above for application details.
Closing Date: 19 October 2015 at 5.00 pm
Enmore C of E Primary School
Enmore, Bridgwater. Somerset, TA5 2DX
Tel: 01278 671370
Headteacher: Mr D. MacRae
“This school is outstanding. Academic standards are high and pupils’
achievement is exceptional.” Ofsted 2009
*KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
12.5 hours per week term time only
Salary: £15,941 – £17,372 pro rata, depending on experience.
Required from December 2015
Our new kitchen, currently under construction, is nearing completion. We will require a Kitchen
Supervisor responsible for the receiving, storage and serving of hot lunches daily to pupils at the
school. You will also be responsible for the daily preparation of the dining hall and ensuring that the
kitchen and hall are clean and tidy at the end of the lunch time. Previous experience of working in a
primary school with kitchen/catering experience is desirable. The successful candidate will have good
communication skills, be able to demonstrate initiative, creativity and flexibility. You will join a
supportive and friendly team committed to providing high quality learning. A visit to the school is
strongly recommended.
Please apply by application form, (available from either the school office or at
www.enmoreprimaryschool.org), with a covering letter outlining your previous experiences,
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your skills and what you can offer our school and return it by e-mail or post to Mrs. S.
Anderson, (Business Manager). Sanderson@educ.somerset.gov.uk. Please note, CV’s will not
be considered.
Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd November, 12 noon
Interviews: Wednesday 18th November
Avishayes Primary School & Early Years Centre
Fairway Rise, Avishayes Road, Chard, Somerset TA20 1NS
01460 63050
office@avishayes.somerset.sch.uk
*TEACHING ASSISTANT POST
Fixed Term to 31 August 2016
Salary: Grade 15 – Points 9 to 13
(£14,075 to £15,941 Pro Rata)
Posts are term time only (38 weeks). Overtime will be paid for non-pupil days if required
Avishayes is a “Good” school where “All groups of pupils, including disabled pupils, those with special
educational needs and the most able, relish their learning.” (Ofsted May 2015)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative teaching assistant to support the learning of an
individual pupil. To work under the direction of the class teacher and school leaders to lead and
organise activities for a pupil within a Year 5 class. To support their learning, social, emotional and
behavioural needs at an appropriate level for the individual to be able to access the curriculum and
have a safe and enjoyable experience in school. Maths and English GCSEs (Grade A to C) are
essential for this post.
The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and experienced team of staff at a very exciting time
for the school. Visits to the school are welcomed by appointment.
Application form can be downloaded from the school website and emailed to:
office@avishayes.somerset.sch.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2015
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2015
Stiby Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3EP
11-16 Academy, NOR 730
*SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUPERVISOR
(Support Staff Post)
Salary: Grade 11 (£21,253 - £24,627 actual salary)
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks
Required to start as soon as possible, an experienced and capable support member of staff to manage
the day to day needs of students on the SEN register under the supervision of the SENCO. Key
responsibilities include:
 Maintaining the SEN register
 Writing & updating pupil passports for students on the SEN register
 Implementing suitable intervention strategies
 Liaising with outside agencies
 Supporting the SENCO in writing and submitting bids for higher needs funding
 Deploying the TA team
 Day to day responsibility for manning and running the Student Support Base
You will be a graduate with experience of working with students with special educational needs. You
will need an assertive, enthusiastic and outgoing personality. This is not a teaching role.
Closing date:
Midday on Thursday 22 October 2015
Interview date:
Wednesday 4 November 2015
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*MARKETING AND PUBLICITY OFFICER
22.5 hours per week, all year round (hours of work to be negotiated)
Salary: Grade 13 (£17,372 - £19,742 pro rata)
Westfield Academy has a great story to tell, - fantastic students, good results, great site and wonderful
staff.
We are looking for someone with a background in marketing or sales to ensure that this story is heard
repeatedly throughout the local community. You will take a lead in organising events which celebrate
the school with parents, students and the community.
We want a creative thinker who also has the organisational and communication skills to see projects
through to the end. Ideally you will have existing contacts with local media and other organisations. You
will be committed to education and its power to transform the lives of young people in Yeovil.
Closing date:
Midday on Thursday 22 October 2015
Interview date:
Friday 6 November 2015
Short listed candidates for both posts will be contacted by 4:00pm on Friday 23 October. Please
assume that if you haven’t been contacted by this date then you have been unsuccessful on this
occasion.
To request an application pack for either post, please contact the Principal’s PA, Mrs L Jeffreys,
on 01935 446851 or via email at LJeffreys@educ.somerset.gov.uk. Alternatively you can
download one from the school website www.westfieldacademy.co.uk
All applications should be posted to the above address or emailed to Mrs L Jeffreys and marked
for the attention of Mr C Hunt, Principal.
Bridgwater College Academy
Parkway
Bridgwater
TA6 4QY
www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org
Tel: 01278 727327
Bridgwater College Academy is an independent but wholly Government funded school for 3 to 16 year
olds in Bridgwater.
*COVER SUPERVISOR
32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term time, plus INSET days)
Working hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday
Grade 13, (points 17 - 21) Actual Salary: £12,953 to £14,720 per annum
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic HLTA to join our experienced teaching team as a
cover supervisor in the primary phase, principally in EYFS and KS1.
You will work within a supportive team of committed teachers and support staff. Our Primary Phase
has strong links to the local community where we all work hard to constantly achieve the best practice
and provision for our students.
This is a friendly and welcoming unit within our 3-16 all through Academy.
Do please come to visit us and see what an exciting opportunity our Academy can offer to a skilled
teaching assistant looking to be the best they can be and make a significant contribution to narrowing
the gap in achievement and attainment for our students.
The role includes the supervision and guidance of whole classes during the short term absence of
teachers, supporting in class activities, accompanying classes on educational visits, running after
school extra-curricular activities and interventions.
The successful applicant will be able to build positive relationships with young children and successfully
manage behaviour to ensure that students have a supported, constructive learning environment.
We are seeking individuals with an understanding and a high personal level of emotional intelligence,
as well as the ability to use their own initiative and to work collaboratively with others.
The post would be excellent training for anyone considering a career in teaching specifically, or working
with children in general.
We do not accept CVs.
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For full details and an application pack for this position, please visit our ‘Vacancies’ in the ‘Key
Information’ section of our website at:
www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org
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Closing date: Noon, 2 November 2015
PART-TIME DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - LOCAL LEGACY FUND
(22.2 hours per week)
(12 months fixed term contract)
£19,142 - £20,617 pro rata per annum
The Council is looking for an enthusiastic person to co-ordinate its local
legacy fund. The role will require you to work with members of the community to support them to bid
for funds for projects that leave a lasting legacy and meet at least one of the Council's strategic
priorities and achieve one or more of the following:
 Add to the health and wellbeing of the community.
 Create educational, training or work opportunities for the community.
 Improve the quality of life of the community.
Applicants will need to have good communications skills, be able to negotiate with people and
organisations to achieve agreed outcomes, have the skills to assess applications against set criteria
and monitor the allocation and spend of awards.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sara Skirton on (01749) 341340 or Sally
Gubb on (01749) 341411.
Further details about the post and an application pack can be obtained from our web site
(www.mendip.gov.uk/vacancies) or by telephoning (0300) 303 8588 quoting Post No. 2135.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 23 October 2015.
Taunton Deane Borough Council/West Somerset Council
Democratic Services
Taunton & Williton
DEMOCRATIC SERVICES OFFICER (SCRUTINY)
37 hours per week
Salary: £17,372 - £19,742 per annum
Job Ref No: 9244/DHJ
This is an exciting, development opportunity for the right candidate to gain a wide range of transferrable
skills while supporting a vital part of the Local Government decision making process.
Taunton Deane Borough and West Somerset Councils have recently reaffirmed their commitment to an
effective Scrutiny function through the appointment of a Democratic Services Co-ordinator with a
specific focus on Scrutiny. To support this role, we are now looking to appoint a further Democratic
Services Officer to our joint team. This full time post will report directly to the Democratic Services Coordinator and the main duties will be to: Provide support for the Councils’ Member Scrutiny functions;
 Work to develop more deeply the role of overview and scrutiny within the Councils;
 Provide support, advice and guidance to elected Councillors; and
 Provide cover, as and when required, to support the servicing and organisation of the
Committees, Sub-Committees, Boards, Panels and Task and Finish Groups of both Councils.
Primarily we are looking for someone who is keen to learn and appreciates the potential of Local
Government Scrutiny and, for the right candidate, we will provide support and mentoring to enable you
to develop with the role.
This role offers the potential to gain knowledge and experience of working across all Council services,
gaining valuable transferrable skills for a number of potential career paths.
You will be located principally at the offices of West Somerset Council in Williton, although you will be
expected to work across both local authorities.
You must be flexible, adaptable and have the ability to work as a committed team member. The ability
to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing is essential.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Emily McGuiness, Democratic Services
Co-ordinator on 01984 635223 or Richard Bryant, Democratic Services Manager on 01823 356414.
Apply on line at www.jobsthisweek.co.uk or telephone our recruitment line 01823 356862 (24
hours). Please quote the reference number.
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Closing date: 27 October 2015 2015 at 5.00pm
Taunton Deane Borough Council/West Somerset Council
Business Development
Taunton Visitor Centre
VISITOR CENTRE ASSISTANT (CASUAL)
Variable hours
£8.04 per hour
Job Ref No: 9236/AMB
The Taunton Visitor Centre has moved this summer to the high-profile Market House right in the centre
of town.
We are looking for a bank of casual assistants to join our small and dedicated team of staff to cover
holidays, sickness and meetings.
Experience of the local area and working in a busy environment would be very beneficial.
Hours will vary week to week and will be agreed in advance.
For more information on the post, please contact Andrew Hopkins, Marketing and Visitor Centre
Manager on 07584 175229
Apply on line at www.jobsthisweek.co.uk or telephone our recruitment line 01823 356862 (24
hours). Please quote the reference number.
Closing date: 22 October 2015 at 5.00pm
Inaura School
*LEARNING SUPPORT WORKER
37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £18,000 p.a.
Location: Across two sites – Lower Godney, Wells and Burrowbridge, Bridgwater
Duration: Permanent
Learning Support Worker needed at Inaura Independent School. Successful person will be expected to
provide one to one personalised learning to students; safeguard students’ welfare; deliver study plans
and record outcomes; prepare resources.
Essential Requirements:
Experience with young people with special needs; skills to work appropriately and effectively with
individual students; ability to promote students’ social and emotional development; ability to respond
calmly and effectively to displayed behaviours; confidence to work independently; excellent
communication skills; use of own car.
How to apply:
You can apply for this job by obtaining the application pack by emailing recruitment@inaura.net
or alternatively by telephoning (01823) 690211 and asking for Emma Pollard.
Closing date: 16th October 2015
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