SOMERSET COUNCILS’ VACANCY BULLETIN
ISSUE NO: 45
6 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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Commercial and Business Services
Taunton
HEAD OF PROPERTY
37 hours per week
Salary: c£73,000 per annum
Job Ref No: 8514/HC
Somerset County Council is an ambitious local authority which commissions and provides a diverse
range of services to over half a million people.
Commercial and Business Services provides a full range of corporate, commercial and transformation
capability to the organisation. This includes managing some of our major suppliers, providing
commercial expertise, managing our asset portfolio, and leading business and technological change.
As Head of Property you will lead on all property initiatives and the on-going development and
implementation of our asset strategy. You will be responsible for managing property assets of £650m,
rationalising and maximising the use of the Council’s property portfolio and ensuring the delivery of
major property projects in the capital programme.
You will need to bring relevant experience, commercial acumen and the ability to work collaboratively
across the Council and our key partners. In return we offer the opportunity to build your skills and
career in a supportive and empowering environment.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Richard Williams, Commercial and Business
Services Director on 01823 355036.
Full details can be found at http://www.somersetexecjobs.org/
We require a tailored CV and a statement of suitability, of no more than two pages of A4, setting out
how you meet the requirements. Completion of the SCC application form is not required.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 23 November 2015
Interviews will be held on 10 December 2015
Commercial and Business Services
Strategic ICT
County Hall, Taunton
*DATA MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT X2
37 hours per week
Salary: £15,941 - £17,372 per annum
Job Ref No: 8519/AB
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people with a keen interest in ICT to join the Core Data
Team within Commercial and Business Services as a Data Management Assistant. The team is
responsible for the maintenance of data within the central student database, which is critical to the
successful operation of many groups throughout Children’s Services and Somerset County Council.
You will play a vital role in establishing accurate data records and reconciling differences between
schools and central data or between teams within the County Council. Duties will include data input,
verifying changes, dealing with enquiries, running and using reports, and other duties to ensure the
accuracy of central databases and promote their use.
You will  be a flexible, adaptable team player, able to manage changing priorities in order to meet
deadlines
 have exceptional attention to detail
 have good communication skills and be confident when dealing with issues over the telephone
 have a commitment to customers and to the delivery of quality services; working with business
users to ensure the data meet their needs
Experience of working within Children’s Services and of the ‘Capita ONE’ application or other education
software would be an advantage, though not essential.
For an informal chat about the post please contact Sandra Verrier telephone (01823 355797) or e-mail
SVerrier@Somerset.gov.uk
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 19 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 3 December 2015
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Children and Learning
Children and Families
Taunton
*SERVICE MANAGER – SAFEGUARDING CARE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
37 hours per week
Salary: £43,455 per annum
Job Ref No: 8522/HC
You will lead on safeguarding and manage a team of Independent Safeguarding and Reviewing
Officers who primarily chair Child Protection Conferences.
You will offer support and challenge to operational teams using strength-based Signs of Safety
methodology, to deliver plans that improve outcomes for children.
With the support of committed management colleagues within Quality Assurance you will provide
direction, motivation and reflective supervision to enable delivery of Somerset’s Priority Action Plan.
An HCPC registered social worker, you will make a real difference to the children we serve, as part of a
committed innovative team, enthusiastic about change and dedicated to improvement.
In return you will receive regular supervision and structured professional development opportunities.
For an informal discussion please contact Karen Kral, Strategic Manager on 01823 357626.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 19 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 2 December 2015
Children and Learning
Children and Families
Yeovil
*CONTACT SUPPORT WORKERS X 2
37 hours per week
Salary: £17,372 - £19,742 per annum
Job Ref No: 8523/JH
“Billy (aged 5) and Joe (aged 8) are brothers who live with foster carers and see their mum once a
week after school. Sometimes their mum gets upset and angry when she sees them and Joe in
particular can need a lot of reassurance after these visits.”
We need contact workers to co-ordinate and supervise planned contact arrangements between
Children in care, like Billy and Joe, and their families. Can you support children in these circumstances
while remaining positive about their parents, so they can spend safe and good quality time together?
Can you record what you see and hear in contact meetings so that social workers can include this in
assessments, reports for court and plans for children’s futures?
Ideally you will have previous experience of working with children and their families, have the ability to
work flexibly as an integral part of a team, have a good level of IT skills and be able to transport
children.
In return we offer a full induction to Children’s Social Care, regular supervision and ongoing
development training with the service.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Emma James, Experienced Social Worker on
01935 463602.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 20 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Finance and Performance
Legal Services
County Hall, Taunton
ASSISTANT SOLICITOR – CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE
37 hours per week
Salary: £31,846 - £35,662 per annum – plus possible Recruitment allowance up to £5,000 per
annum
Job Ref No: 8513/SR
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We are looking for a highly motivated Children’s Social Care Solicitor/FCILEx/Barrister with significant
experience in this area of practice. Additional skills in Adult Social Care or Education would be
desirable. You will be required to work largely unsupervised and provide support to other members of
the team. A flexible approach and positive commitment to effective team working are essential. Local
Government experience would be an advantage.
For an informal discussion please telephone Becky Opie on 01823 355006.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 16 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 27 November 2015
Disclosure Scotland check required.
Operations
Adults with Learning Disabilities
Taunton
*SUPPORT LEADER
37 hours per week
Salary: £20,253 - £22,937 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: 8512/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 Alex Harrison on 01823 327715.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 19 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Operations
Adults with Learning Disabilities
Street
*SUPPORT WORKER X 2
32 hours per week
Salary: £13,787 - £15,024 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: 8517/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 Adam Walker on 01458 440509.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 19 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Operations
Adults with Learning Disabilities
Frome and Shepton Mallet
*SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Various hours.
Salary: £14,075 - £15,941 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: 8520/AP
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Somerset Council Council’s Learning Disability Service are looking for motivated, creative and flexible
people to join our service. We support adults who have a learning disability live the life they choose.
For more information please visit our webpage www.learningdisabilitysomerset.com or phone
Iain Reed on 01823 250906.
Public Health Team
Taunton
SENIOR BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT – INTERNAL
37 hours per week
Salary: £15,941 - £17,372 per annum
Job Ref No: 8521/JH
Secondment until 16 December 2016.
This is a full time secondment opportunity to 16 December 2016 to cover maternity leave.
The Public Health Team, who are responsible for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of
over 530,000 people living in Somerset, are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and well organised Senior
Business Support Assistant.
This key role will provide a range of administrative, financial and secretarial support to senior managers
and the service group in the delivery of a professional and flexible business support service within
Public Health.
You must be well organised, enjoy being busy and have the ability to deal with changing priorities. You
should possess good oral and written communication skills and have a thorough working knowledge of
Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel. As the role involves an element of financial processing a
working knowledge of SAP Procurement would be an advantage although training will be provided.
For an informal discussion please contact Steve Bray, Public Health Officer on 01823 357202.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 18 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 1 December 2015
Educations Outcomes Commissioning
Virtual School
Taunton and West Somerset
*CLA EDUCATION SUPPORT WORKER (ESW)
20 Hours per week – Term time only
Salary: £9,457 - £10,711 per annum
Job Ref No: 8515/MV
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team providing vital support to a very vulnerable group of
children. This post is advertised due to the retirement of the existing post holder covering the Taunton
and West Somerset areas (and other parts of the county if required due to demand). The contract for
the post will be 20 hours, across 4 days per week (days negotiable). Usual working hours are 10.00 to
3.00 but can vary.
The post is part of Somerset’s Virtual School for Children Looked After which includes advisory staff
and Education Support Workers who work directly with children and young people needing additional
targeted support. ESWs focus on providing individual (and occasionally small group support) building
positive relationships and developing confidence and self-esteem to promote good attendance and
engagement in education provision (school or alternative provision).
We are looking to appoint someone able to develop a good rapport with children and young people
who can be very challenging; because of the severe trauma they have experienced in their lives and for
many the continuing uncertainties about their care. Many of the children have considerable academic
potential but need a range of support to help them succeed.
Extensive and frequent travel across a wide area, and considerable lone working, will be required, with
careful adherence to safeguarding practices.
For additional information or an informal discussion, please contact Peter Newman, Virtual
Headteacher, on 01823 355576.
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: 18 November 2015 at 5.00pm
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Support Services for Education
Commercial Development
Resources for Learning, Bridgwater - although you will be expected to work flexibly and
occasionally may need to provide an off-site service at Taunton Academy in Taunton.
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
20 Hours per week
Salary: £7,608 - £8,617 per annum
Job Ref No: 8516/MV
One year fixed term contract
Working Together – Providing Opportunities
Support Services for Education is a newly formed traded unit within Somerset County Council offering a
wide variety of support services for all education providers.
We are looking for a library assistant to work in the library within Resources for Learning. You will
deliver a high quality service to all learners to the library as well as Support Services for Education
staff. Duties and responsibilities include:
 Being responsible for the day-to-day running of the library including managing and
maintaining resource and borrower information held within the library management system.
 Responding to routine enquiries from library users, maintain resources and prepare them for
shelves and display and assist with user education sessions.
Some evening work will be required. Experience of working in a library would be an advantage but is
not essential as training will be offered.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Karen Horsfield on 01278 421015
Please see above for application details.
Closing date: Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 5.00pm
Have you ever thought about being paid to care for someone in your own home?
Become a Shared Lives Provider, supporting people to play an active role in family life and be part of
the community.
Somerset County Council Shared Lives Team is currently looking for new carers.
For more information contact us on 01823 250501
Hinton St George CE First School
Acting Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Goodland
West Street, Hinton St George, Somerset, TA17 8SA
Tel & Fax. 01460 72653
E-mail: office@hinton-st-george.somerset.sch.uk
Web site: www.hinton-st-george.somerset.sch.uk
Three administrative posts commencing January 2016, due to the retirement of our School Business
Manager.
Hinton St George School is a small village school with a happy, hard-working and dedicated team of
staff. These posts may be combined for one person but equally would be suitable for job share. For all
the jobs the applicants need to have a good standard of English, to be adaptable, enthusiastic, well
organised and able to act on their own initiative.
Post 1: *SCHOOL SECRETARY
24 hours per week over 4 days, hours 8.30am - 3.30pm term time only. Grade 14, £8.26 - £9 per
hour (£15,941 - £17,372 pro rata). Salary dependent on experience.
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel and especially SIMS would
be useful.
Post 2: *FINANCE OFFICER
6 hours per week over 1 day, hours 8.30am - 3.30pm term time only. Grade 13, £9 - £10.23 per
hour (£17,372 - £19,742 pro rata). Salary dependent on experience.
Skills needed: Experience of working in a school finance environment; experience of working with
SIMS and FMS/competence with IT, in particular using spreadsheets and databases.
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Post 3: *CLERK TO THE GOVERNING BODY
Grade 13, £9 - £10.23 per hour (£17,372 - £19,742 pro rata). Salary dependent on experience.
The clerk’s job is to work with the Chair, the Headteacher and other governors, dealing with
administrative matters for the governing body and advising on legal issues of governance. Central to
the role is preparing for, taking notes at and producing minutes for meetings. The post involves some
evening work and the successful candidate should be available at times during the day. Integrity and
the ability to maintain confidentiality, good keyboard skills and the ability to write agendas and produce
accurate, concise minutes are essential. New clerks receive support and training from the Somerset
Governor Services Team and all clerks are encouraged to attend termly briefings in their locality to
update themselves on the latest developments in governance.
The post will initially involve approximately 8-10 hours’ work for each full governing body meeting and,
typically, there will be two meetings each term.
Applicants are welcome to apply for any one or any combination of the above posts.
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 16 November 2015
Interview date: Thursday 26 November 2015
Enquiries and visits are encouraged and welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01460 72653
to arrange this.
Job Description and Application form available from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs or the school
website www.hinton-st-george.somerset.sch.uk. Please submit your final application form via
the Somerset County Council website or email it directly to the school office, email address as
above.
Martock Church of England VA Primary School
Elmleigh Road, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6EF
Head teacher: Mrs E A Wilson-Chalon (MEd)
Tel: 01935 823486
office@martock.somerset.sch.uk
Website: www.martockschool.somerset.sch.uk
*CLERK TO THE GOVERNING BODY
The Governors of Martock Primary School wish to appoint a Clerk to the Governing Body to start as
soon as possible in 2016.
70 hours per year, term time only, permanent with a 6 month probationary period.
Pay Scale: Grade 13
£9.00 - £10.23 per hour depending on experience.
 6 Full Governing Body Meetings (7.00pm-9.00pm) Currently Thursdays
 3 Business Sub-Committee Meetings (6.00pm-7.30pm) Currently Mondays
 3 Education Sub-Committee Meetings (6.00pm-7.30pm) Currently Mondays
 1 Pay Committee Meeting (to be arranged, I hour)
An additional 3 hours per meeting for preparation and writing the minutes afterwards.
An additional 3 hours per term for training, looking after governor accounts and any other matters that
may arise from time to time.
Central to this role is preparing for, taking notes at and producing minutes from meetings, therefore the
successful candidate must have the following skills:
 Computer literacy
 Confidentiality and discretion
 Good communication skills (written and oral)
 The ability to manage meetings
 Integrity
Full initial training will be given, along with on-going regular updating and support through Somerset
Governor Services.
Closing date: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Interview date: Monday 30th November 2015
Please complete the application for support staff on our school website.
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*TEACHING ASSISTANT
The Governors of Martock Primary School wish to appoint a full time Teaching Assistant to work with a
Reception Child who has a visual impairment.
To begin as soon as possible
Fixed term until August 31st 2016
Full time, term time only (linked to the SEND child)
Total 27 hours 55 minutes per week
Grade 15
Main duties:
 Supporting the child with their Special Needs on a 1:1 basis within the Foundation Class
 Working alongside the class teacher to support learning and teaching in the classroom
Desirable skills/experience:
 Experience of working with young children in a classroom and preparation of learning materials
 Experience of working with a child with SEND
 The ability to work in a team, with good communication and interpersonal skills
 Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or ‘O’ Level Grade C or above or equivalent)
 An NVQ2 in a related subject (or working towards this qualification)
 A willingness to train for the post and to participate in continuing professional development
For further information please contact the Head, Mrs Liz Wilson-Chalon, at the school. Visits to the
school are warmly welcomed.
Please apply by application form (available from the school website or school office) with a
covering letter addressed to the Head.
Closing date: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Interview date: 24th November 2015 pm
Charlton Horethorne CE VA Primary School
Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4NL
Tel: 01963 220345
Email: office@charltonhorethorne.somerset.sch.uk
www.charltonhorethornecofeprimary.co.uk
*TEACHING ASSISTANT
27.5 hours per week, term time only, temporary to end of July 2016 (may be extended subject to
funding).
Grade 14 point 13-17 (£8.26 - £9.00 per hour) dependant on experience.
To commence as soon as possible.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our happy and hardworking school. We are looking to appoint
an exceptional Teaching Assistant to support high quality teaching and learning across the school.
We are looking for a colleague who is :
 an experienced teaching assistant.
 able to work as a member of a team and support the class teacher to prepare for learning
activities.
 able to raise and sustain high standards by leading learning in small groups across both Key
Stages.
 able to enthuse and inspire children .
 supportive of our Christian ethos.
 enthusiastic, patient, caring and committed to the well-being of young children.
 someone who has excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents.
Our school:
 Is full of hardworking, responsible and well behaved children who aspire to do their best.
 is committed to supporting continuous professional development
 has a team of staff that is recognised for its enthusiastic, friendly and rigorous approach to
teaching and learning.
 has parents and carers who are supportive and ambitious for their children
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01963 220345 to
arrange a convenient date and time.
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Please apply by application form which can be downloaded from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs.
Please forward applications to the school office or email to
office@charltonhorethorne.somerset.sch.uk
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 13 November
Interviews:
Tuesday 17 November
Milford Infants’ School
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4PG
Tel: 01935 475426
*TEACHING ASSISTANT
26.25 hours per week over 5 days. Term time only
Somerset Pay Spine - Grade 15, Point 9-13
£7.29 - £8.26 per hour - depending on experience
This role is temporary until the end of the summer term 2016 in the first instance.
We require, as soon as possible, a Teaching Assistant to work within a Foundation Stage or Key Stage
1 class.
The successful applicant will work alongside the class teacher, be expected to lead learning in small
groups, support the class teacher to prepare for activities and support the social and emotional
development of the children in the class.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, caring and committed to the well-being of young children.
Previous experience of working with children is essential. We can offer you the support of an
experienced staffing team in an environment where each individual is valued.
A full job description, person specification and application form, along with further information
about the post, are available on the school’s website at www.milford-inf.somerset.sch.uk or by
telephone on 01935 475426.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Elmhurst Junior School
Elmhurst Lane, Street, Somerset BA16 0HH
01458442979
*TEACHING ASSISTANT
24 hours 35minutes per week, term time only
Grade 15 – starting salary £14,075 - £15,941 (£7.30 - £8.26 per hour)
We are looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team in November.
The post will be for 5 mornings per week from 8.35am till 1.30pm.
Your role will be to support learning within the class for two children with additional needs. You will
need patience, creativity, and experience of working one to one with children with additional needs.
You should have the understanding of how to form good working relationships with the children, have
insight into developing social and emotional skills and have the ability to inspire and motivate. Previous
experience and NVQ Level 3 qualification in supporting Teaching & Learning is preferred.
Elmhurst Junior School is committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and
safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their
welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
This post is dependent on the child continuing to be a pupil at our school and will be subject to an
enhanced Data Barring Service check and suitable references.
Please apply by using SCC Application form. Forms are available from
www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs. Please forward applications to the school office or email to
office@elmhurst.somerset.gov.uk
Post specification available on the school website.
Closing date: 13th November 2015
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The Bridge School: Sedgemoor, Tone Centre (Street base)
*PERMANENT HLTA
Term time only, 37 hours a week based in our centre at Street
Salary: Grade 12 (Actual pay: £17,496 per annum)
Start date: 4 January 2016
The Tone Centre is a specialist centre within The Bridge School: Sedgemoor. We provide education &
support for a small number of pupils who have Education Health Care Plans for social, emotional and
behavioural difficulties.
We offer you the support of our current team who are experienced practitioners and who are interested
in developing creative responses to the needs of our young people. We think that the Centre offers
good professional development opportunities for those wishing to work in the behavioural, emotional
and social difficulties area.
The person we are looking for will:
 Have the ability to lead in English
 Be a reflective practitioner
 Have the ability to be creative and innovative in developing relevant educational programmes for
our young people
 Have excellent skills relevant to pupils on the continuum of social, emotional and behavioural needs
 Be solution focused and positive in meeting the social and emotional needs of our young people
and open to innovative ways of working
 Have the ability, drive and resilience to ensure the emotional health and well being of young people
 Contribute to effective self evaluation
 Preferably have successful experience in a school or working with pupils with BESD in an
alternative setting
 Have experience in multi-agency working
For an informal discussion on the above post once you have received the details, please contact, Tara
Hoskin, Head of Centre on 01278 431673.
Please apply online at www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
Please email completed application forms to Elaine Councill (School Operations Coordinator) at
ECouncill1@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 18 November 2015
Interview date: Monday 30 November 2015
Robert Blake Science College
Hamp Ave, Bridgwater TA6 6AW
Aspire | Achieve | Celebrate
01278 456243
*LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Grade 15: £14,075 - £15,941 pro rata (£9,688 - £10,972 actual)
Required as soon as possible to cover maternity leave
Robert Blake is a thriving comprehensive school of around 730 students with a growing roll. The ‘aspire
achieve celebrate’ ethos is at the heart of school life and we have a ‘strong sense of moral purpose’
and a ‘good capacity to improve’ (Ofsted, 2013). Located in the thriving town of Bridgwater, Somerset.
In October 2012 the school moved into stunning all new state of the art facilities as part of the Building
Schools for the Future programme. The successful candidate will be joining a strong Learning Support
Department at an exciting time in the school’s journey.
Closing Date: Midday on Friday 13th November 2015
Interviews: Friday 20th November 2015
Please apply by letter and application form to Mrs S Bryan by post or via email:
SBryan@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Application forms and further details are available from the school or on the Robert Blake
Science College website: www.rbsc.somerset.sch.uk
Or apply on line at: www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs
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Southwest One
HR Admin and Payroll
Portishead
ESTABLISHMENT CONTROL TEAM MEMBER
37 hours per week
Salary: £17,840 - £18,178 per annum
Job Ref No: 1634/AMB
We have an exciting opportunity available for a full time permanent role within HR in the Establishment
Control Team.
As a member of this friendly hardworking team, your role will be to help provide an efficient and
effective Establishment Control Service to Avon & Somerset Police.
This is a customer focused role which will involve liaising closely with members of the wider HR
Community within Southwest One, as well as staff and officers within Avon and Somerset Police. The
role will require accurate and timely updating of IT systems to reflect organisational changes, whilst
ensuring these changes are made in accordance with organisational processes, rules and protocols.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable team member who has good IT skills, an eye for
detail and is able to demonstrate ownership and initiative to ensure a high quality service is delivered.
If you think you may be interested in this role, we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Isabelle Lambson, Establishment Control
Team Leader or Claire Gale on 01275 816176.
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: 15 November 2015 at 5.00 pm
Huish Episcopi Primary School
North Street, Langport TA10 9RW
Tel No: 01458 250673
Email: office@huishepiscopi-pri.somerset.sch.uk
Website: www.huishepiscopiprimary.co.uk
*SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT
27.5 Hours per week term time only
Salary Grade 15 (Point 9-13 £14,075 - £15,941 pro rata)
Required as soon as possible
We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive practitioner to support a child with complex needs.
This will involve working with the child in the classroom and also on specific interventions. The
teaching assistant will need to have experience of working with children with Special Educational
Needs.
This position is subject to funding.
A job share may be considered.
Application is by letter and completion of the Application form. Packs are available on the
school website http://huishepiscopiprimary.co.uk/
Closing Date:
Noon 11 November 2015
Interview Date:
Week Beginning 16 November 2015
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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 vacancy at Court Fields
School.
*ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM LEADER (FRONT OFFICE)
(Permanent Full Time) 37 hours per week Mon-Fri
40.2 weeks per year (term time + 6 days)
Somerset Pay Spine Grade 13
Salary: Within the range £17,372 to £19,742 (pro-rata) per annum,
(actual salary will therefore be between £15,200 and £17,580)
Required for February 2016, a committed, versatile and high quality administrator and word-processor
to manage the school’s vital ‘front office’ function and to play a leading role in a range of important
areas, including work in connection with student registration and attendance records.
For application form and further details, please visit the school website www.courtfields.net,
click on the ‘staff’ tab and select ‘Staff Vacancies’.
Closing date: Friday 20 November
Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AD
Crispin School is a highly successful, 11-16 school with excellent exam results.
*SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (Part-time)
25 hours per week, term time plus one In-service training day
Monday to Friday, 5 hours per day (timings to be agreed at interview)
Starting salary of £8,952 per year.
We are looking to appoint a motivated, conscientious and enthusiastic person with excellent
organisational skills to join our team of technicians working in the Science department.
You will undertake a variety of tasks based around preparing resources and materials to support
teaching staff in the delivery of lessons.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of, and interest in, science and science
qualifications to either GCSE or A’ level standard
An interest in Science is essential; GCSE or higher qualifications in Science are desirable.
For an application form, please visit our website www.crispinschool.co.uk or contact Caroline
Spurway on 01458 442714
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 9th November
Interviews to be held week commencing 9th November
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
WHERE IT COUNTS
We’re determined to make South Somerset a great place to live and work. If you’re
ambitious and self-motivated, make a real difference to your community and your
future by joining us.
ENGINEER – PROPERTY & ENGINEERING SERVICE
Grade 6 - £28,746 up to £31,846
Full Time – 37 hours per week
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced person to work within the Engineering Team of
our Property & Engineering Service based at Brympton Way, Yeovil. This post will provide engineering
expertise with particular bias towards flooding and land drainage.
You will take a lead role in land drainage matters including other general municipal engineering work as
required. The post requires knowledge and experience of land drainage legislation and related works
together with all relevant health & safety legislation including the CDM Regs. You will be conversant
with designing, specifying and procuring works as required ensuring compliance with the Council’s
procurement rules. You will also be required to provide professional advice to the development control
team as consultee relating to land drainage on planning applications. There will also be a requirement
to carry out general municipal engineering works as required and the post requires experience of
working in a local authority or related municipal engineering environment.
Consideration may be given to suitably qualified candidates seeking to gain experience in municipal
engineering including flood prevention and land drainage.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Ian Case, Principal Engineer on 01935
462074 or email ian.case@southsomerset.gov.uk or Garry Green, Property & Engineering Services
Manager on 01935 462066 or email garry.green@southsomerset.gov.uk
Closing Date: 27th November 2015, 10am
Interview Date: TBA
Job Ref: IC/1547
Application forms and information pack are available from the Human Resources Team, South
Somerset District Council, The Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2HT. Tel:
(01935) 462462. For all roles, we offer further development and flexible working, plus the
opportunity to develop your career the way you want. Find out more by visiting our website,
www.southsomerset.gov.uk/jobs
SSDC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Taunton Deane Borough Council/West Somerset Council
Economic Development
Deane House, Taunton
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (MARKETING)
37 hours per week
Salary: £23,698 - £27,123 per annum
Job Ref No: 9247/AMB
One year fixed term contract
Could you help promote Taunton Deane as a place to run a successful business? Are you a natural
communicator, skilled in updating websites, producing e-newsletters, and dealing with business
customers?
If so, the Economic Development team at Taunton Deane Borough Council would love to hear from
you.
We need an enthusiastic person to support our marketing activities, spreading the word about the
attractiveness of Taunton Deane, communicating with potential investors and local businesses, and
offering administrative support to the team.
You will be a key member of the team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of services and projects.
These would include arranging events and meetings, producing newsletters and promotional literature,
and updating websites. You would ensure that the team has effective administrative systems in place
to ensure effective delivery of its projects and services. All that as well as ensuring that we respond to
customers’ needs and communicate on a daily basis via our social media platforms.
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You must have experience of marketing and strong written, verbal and digital communication skills.
You will also need to understand the needs of local businesses as customers, and the challenges as
well as the opportunities facing them in the local economy.
The post will be located principally at the offices of Taunton Deane Borough Council at The Deane
House, although you will be expected to travel to occasional meetings and events elsewhere in the
Taunton Deane and West Somerset areas.
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact David Evans, Economic
Development Manager, on 01823 356 545 or d.evans@tauntondeane.gov.uk.
Apply on line at www.jobsthisweek.co.uk or telephone our recruitment line 01823 356862 (24
hours). Please quote the reference number.
Closing date: 18 November 2015 at 5.00pm
PART-TIME HOUSING OPTIONS ASSISTANT
22.2 hours per week
5 afternoons (Monday to Friday)
£17,386 - £18,664 pro rata per annum
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated officer to work within our dynamic Housing
Options Team, which delivers a homelessness and housing advice service to customers across the
district. We are a busy service committed to customer service excellence and provide support to staff
who deliver comprehensive housing options advice to the community.
The post holder will be responsible for providing support to officers and triaging casework, and
developing and maintaining the administrative systems, including Homefinder Somerset choice based
lettings applications. You will possess accuracy and attention to detail, which are essential when
administering our on-line case files, statutory records and databases. Your interpersonal,
communication and customer care skills will need to be excellent as the role is responsible for the first
point of contact for any enquiries made in relation to all aspects of the housing options service.
If you want to be part of our team we need you to:
 be a flexible team player to play a full part in our continuous improvement programme
 be committed to delivering a quality housing options service to our customers
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A to C (including English and Maths), or equivalent qualification, or
significant relevant experience within a local authority Housing Options Team is required. You will also
need to possess a good working knowledge of IT applications, including Microsoft Office applications.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Debbie Lambert on (01749) 341522.
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 the post number
3150.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 20 November 2015.
Inaura School
*LEARNING SUPPORT WORKER
37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £18,000 p.a.
Across two sites – Lower Godney, Wells and Burrowbridge, Bridgwater
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.
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Inaura School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory
references and DBS clearance, paid by employer.
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: 20th November 2015
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