SOMERSET COUNCILS’ VACANCY BULLETIN ISSUE NO: 7 19 February 2016

Applications are invited from employees of the following Councils: -

Somerset County Council Council District Council District Council Deane Borough Council West Somerset Council South West Councils

Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is 12 noon Monday

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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, excluding those marked INTERNAL can be found on the www.jobsthisweek.co.uk or by contacting the Recruitment Team on 01823 356862 (24 hours). Internally advertised vacancies can be viewed on the SCC intranet: http://enterprise.somerset.gov.uk/jobs Please quote the reference number.

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Commercial and Business Services Business Change County Hall, Taunton

PROGRAMME MANAGER X 2 – INTERNAL 37 hours per week Salary: £43,455 per annum Job Ref No: 8645/SR Secondment until 31 March 2017 With a number of Programmes within the Core Council Programme moving to completion, the next phase of delivery is underway. As a result, two temporary Programme Manager opportunities have arisen to be part of this exciting next phase. Working within Business Change but closely aligned to service delivery, you will be part of the Programme, Project and Change Management team whilst directly adding value to services and customers. 1. Children’s Improvement Programme – Quality & Efficiency. The next stage of the Children’s Improvement journey needs to focus on raising quality and delivering efficiency within the overall service design in order to secure a ‘requires improvement’ Ofsted judgement and pave the way for ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’. This second phase will begin in parallel with the embedding of improvement changes, building on the existing improvement programme deliverables. The Programme will deliver high level service re-design and implementation of services that are financially sustainable and simple enough for partners and service users to navigate easily. 2. Technology and People-led Transformation. This programme is to facilitate service re-design by developing new ways of working enabled by technology, infrastructure and skills enhancement. It is a key enabler for the delivery of the wider Core Council Programme portfolio including; Children’s Improvement Programme, Adults’ Transformation Programme, Digital and Customer Services Programme and Smart Programme. It is also directly dependant on the technology landscape set out in the ICT Strategy that will deliver changes to technology infrastructure, hardware, systems and applications and on the timeline imposed by the end of the current SWOne contract. You will have the ability, skills and demonstrable experience of successfully working with elected Members, Directors and partners on complex Programmes, and the development of strategic direction to deliver transformation. With strong stakeholder management skills to achieve buy-in at all levels and embed sustainable change, you will be highly analytical and confident in applying a data led approach, possibly having already delivered Lean projects and programmes. You will possess the ability to prioritise, identify and make a case for opportunities and maintain quality plans focused on benefit delivery. Please specify which post you are applying for in the first section of the application form. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Louise Day on 01823 359069. Please see above for application details. Closing date: 25 February 2016 at 5.00pm Interviews: 11 March 2016

Business Development Business Change County Hall, Taunton

PROJECT MANAGERS – INTERNAL 37 hours per week Salary: £31,846 - £35,662 per annum Job Ref No: 8647/AB Fixed Term contract - variable duration up to 12 months This is an exciting opportunity to play an important part in SCC’s Core Council Programme. We are looking for Project Managers who will have a key role in ensuring successful delivery of this programme by working to deliver projects across various service areas. This is a great opportunity for anyone motivated to shape and influence the way SCC works and to successfully drive through change. The roles are vital to ensure programmes and projects are given sufficient leadership to achieve successful delivery and in ensuring that benefits are realised.

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You will be responsible for leading projects within an overall programme structure and will be accountable for the day to day activities and for ensuring the work is professionally planned and executed. With a good understanding of services you will be able to make a real difference to the way services are delivered in the future. You will need to demonstrate experience of leadership in projects, knowledge of project management methodology, together with good organisational, influencing and communications skills, enthusiasm and the ability to be proactive and make things happen. If you want to find out more, please contact Catherine Young on 01823 359071 or email [email protected]. Please see above for application details. Closing date: 3 March 2016 at 5.00pm Interviews: 17 – 18 March 2016

Support Services for Education SEN Support Services – Educational Psychology Service Somerset

*EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST 37 hours per week Salary: Soulbury A 1 – 6 £35,027 - £43,914 per annum Job Ref No: 8646/MV Somerset’s inclusive approach, resources pupils with the highest level of need in mainstream schools without recourse to an EHC plan. Consequently we have been able to embed a solution oriented approach with schools, based upon a well-established ‘Plan Do Review’ process, which is highly regarded by schools and others. The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) benefits from being part of Somerset Support Services for Education, an internal trading arm of the county council. This enables the service to have a clear commissioning framework within which to operate, and a clear strategy for providing additionally commissioned services to schools and other providers. The EPS delivers services in a range of settings and also in partnership with other services to provide support to specific groups including: children in specialist provision, Children in Care and adopted children, YOT, autism, research and project work, restrictive physical interventions (Team Teach). In addition many schools commission an enhanced EP service. The EPS also coordinates and provides support for schools when required in managing critical incidents. There are on-going opportunities for members of the service to engage in research and project work. The service also coordinates and delivers training for schools including Team Teach, ELSA and Attachment and Resilience to name but a few. This wide range of work provides psychologists with exciting opportunities and a diversity to their role. Key features about Somerset Educational Psychologists: • We are highly thought of by schools, clients and other agencies. • We apply psychology through consultation and review. • We have an excellent programme of CPD and links to Bristol and Exeter Universities. • We work in partnership with specialist teachers (Learning, Autism, Physical/ Medical and Sensory). We encourage a sensible work/life balance and flexibility with home working to reflect the challenges of working in a large rural authority. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Educational Psychologists who are professionally qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, or are in their final year of training, who are keen to work in a pro-active solution oriented way. We hope you want to know more. We would be delighted to hear from you. Rick Beaver Principal Educational Psychologist Tel: 01823 355280 Email: [email protected] Val Fry Assistant Principal Educational Psychologist (Taunton and West Somerset) Tel 01823 334475 E mail, [email protected] Julia Severn Assistant Principal Educational Psychologist (Mendip and South Somerset) Tel 07766602534 E mail, [email protected] Please see above for application details. Closing date: 3 March 2016 at 5.00pm

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Interviews: 17 March 2016

Support Services for Education Dillington House

WEDDINGS SALES AND MARKETING ASSISTANT – INTERNAL 37 hours per week Salary: £14,075 - £15,941 per annum Job Ref No: 8641/MV Fixed term contract until 31.12.2016 Dillington House would like to appoint a Wedding Sales and Marketing Assistant to give much needed support to the Wedding and Events Manager. This is a new post to the team and would be an excellent opportunity for someone to have an input into developing the business at Dillington. You will be responsible for the administration processes for the wedding and social events at the house and will be assisting in the running of these. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience in a similar role. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Kirsty Hughes on 01460 258616 Please see above for application details. Closing date: 29 February 2016 at 5.00pm

Children and Learning Children and Families South Somerset and Mendip

*CHILDREN’S OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (EAST SOMERSET TEAM) 37 hours per week Salary: £27,924 - £31,846 per annum Job Ref No: 8621/JH Working within the Children with Disabilities Team (East), based in South Somerset and with some cases in the Mendip area, you will be working with children and young people who have a range of severe and complex disabilities. You will possess and be able to demonstrate your professional skills in assessing, evaluating and supporting the needs of children, their families and/or carers to live as independently and as safely as possible. Work is carried out in a variety of environments including the young person’s home, school and carers’ homes if appropriate, and you will be expected to offer advice and information as well as making recommendations for equipment, minor and major adaptations and other services following assessment. You will be working with social work colleagues within the team and there are close working relationships with Health, District Council and the voluntary sector. Regular supervision is carried out by an experienced Children’s Occupational Therapist and you will be expected to help supervise the Occupational Therapy assistants in the East team. There are opportunities for internal and external training. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Dawn Large, Team Leader Occupational Therapist on 01823 349312. Please see above for application details. Closing date: 26 February 2016 at 5.00pm

Children and Learning Children and Families

BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT – CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE 37 hours per week Salary: £14,075 to £15,941 per annum Job Ref No: 8643/JH Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Want to really make a difference by providing office based support to Social Workers?

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We’re looking for someone who is organised, a team player, able to be proactive and use their initiative, a good all-round communicator, customer focused and able to multi task. You’ll be supporting a team of frontline Social Workers by providing a proactive office based support undertaking administrative tasks in a busy working environment. Face to face client contact is minimal, although there will be significant telephone contact with clients and professionals so excellent communication skills are required. The nature of the work is sensitive and highly confidential. Strong IT skills are required. Office experience is desirable yet not essential, nor is knowledge of this line of work, but the aptitude to learn and really make a difference is vital to being a success in this very rewarding role. For an informal discussion please contact for an informal discussion please contact Tom Smith on 01823 357670. Please see above for application details. Closing date: 2 March 2016 at 5.00pm Interviews: 16 March 2016

Finance & Performance Legal Services County Hall, Taunton

LEGAL ASSISTANT 37 hours per week Salary: £17,372 - £19,742 per annum Job Ref No: 8648/AB You will work as part of the legal Childrens’ Social Care team which is responsible for public law litigation and advice. You will support Solicitors responsible for these areas you will be required to prepare documents, statements, notices and reports for the client department and in connection with Court proceedings. You will attend Court to support Counsel and on occasion to represent the County Council. You should have relevant work experience and a qualification at the level of HND/HNC or higher. CILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice or a Law Degree is desirable but not essential. For an informal discussion please contact Suzanne Keniston on 01823 356229. Please see above for application details. Closing date: 3 March 2016 at 5.00pm

Operations Adults with Learning Disabilities Mendip - , and Wells

*SUPPORT WORKER 30 - 37 hours per week Salary: £15,941 - £17,372 per annum 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 sleeping in. Job Ref No: 8649/AP Starting rate of pay £8.26 per hour weekdays and £9.79 per hour weekends, rising to £9 per hour weekdays and £10.53 per hour weekends. You could earn up to £17,987 per annum – Based on 37 hours a week, one sleep in a week and working two weekends a month. 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 have experience of working within a care setting and will be leading shifts. You enjoy working with a variety of people. You will have a real gift for communicating with others and promoting rights and choices. You will support individuals with personal care, using the local community and daily living tasks.

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To summarise, we need someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible. Experience in care and able to plan and manage shifts. 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. Please visit our recruitment Webpage www.learningdisabilitysomerset.com and view our short staff films to get an idea of their individual journeys into our service. For an informal discussion please contact Bev Irish on 01373 836211 or Carol Lee on 01373 466001. Please see above for application details. Closing date: 2 March 2016 at 5.00pm

Support Services for Education Admissions and Entitlement County Hall, Taunton

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – INTERNAL 37 hours per week Salary: £14,075 - £15,941 per annum Job Ref No: 8642/MV Support Services for Education (SSE) Working Together – Providing Opportunities SSE is a newly formed traded unit within Somerset County Council offering a wide variety of support services for all education providers. This is an exciting opportunity to join SSE, within the Admissions and Entitlement team. The Admissions and Entitlement Team play a vital role in administering school places and providing support to parents and schools. The team are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support this busy and hardworking team. The Admissions and Entitlement team are responsible for dealing with co-ordinating all starting and transferring school place applications, assessing school transport entitlement, researching and writing school admission appeals and monitoring in year school place applications. You will be primarily processing and monitoring in year school place applications of which up to 5000 are received a year. You will also be providing administrative support to the Admissions Officers and Appeal Co-ordinator, undertaking general administrative duties and provide advice and help to parents and schools. Therefore excellent communication, IT and organisational skills are essential, along with experience in working within a team and the ability to work in a challenging and busy frontline service. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing needs of the service is a necessary part of the role, making a positive and committed attitude a necessity. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Linsey Banks on (01823) 356146. Please see above for application details. Closing date: 4 March 2016 at 5.00pm Interviews: 23 March 2016

West Monkton Primary School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8PA 01823 412582 [email protected]

*SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER Grade: 10 Spinal Column Points: 32 - 37 Contract – 52 Weeks per year Hours per Week – 37 hours West Monkton is a primary school on the edge of Taunton in the process of transforming from a one form entry school into a 420 place school on a new site, with a new Nursery setting. The school is looking for an inspirational and innovative leader to join their Senior Leadership Team and work in conjunction with the Headteacher to lead and manage the school business. In the first instance this role will also require a person to be responsible for the introduction of currently non- existent elements of our school, such as the nursery, a production kitchen and a larger and more versatile school building.

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We require a highly-motivated member of staff to join our hard-working and friendly staff team. This is an exciting opportunity as it is a new post within our growing school; working in close partnership with the Headteacher and Governors. The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team of the school with specific responsibility for the professional leadership and strategic management of all support staff and services in the school to support high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils within the aims of the school. To be the school specialist in a number of disciplines (eg Finance, Administration, Personnel, Premises management and H&S), creating local policies necessary to maintain the overall operation of the school support services. Can you…? Provide professional leadership and management of school support staff in partnership with teaching staff; promote the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school; strategically ensure the most effective use of resources; plan and manage change in accordance with the school development/strategic plan; establish and use effective methods to review and improve administrative systems; ensure resources, support and training are provided to enable work colleagues to make the best use of available ICT including teaching, learning and assessment systems; ensure that all recruitment, appraisal, staff development, grievance, disciplinary and redundancy policies and procedures comply with legal and regulatory requirements; manage recruitment, performance management, appraisal and development for all support staff; manage the maintenance of the school site; maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate the trends and requirements of the school development plan and will forecast future year budgets; ensure the health & safety policy is implemented at all times, put into practice and is subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as situations change; Are you…? Experienced at leading and managing a large team of people; Able to identify and manage change; A dedicated team player and committed to working together; Able to work within a culture of high expectations and standards; Committed to providing the best opportunities possible; Efficient and organised and willing to work within a flexible timetable; Hard working, caring and keen to succeed; If so, then we can offer you: A positive working environment with children who love learning and who enjoy coming to school; A supportive and friendly staff who work collaboratively; A team of committed and driven senior leaders; Professional development opportunities to develop as a key member of staff; A fantastic opportunity to be part of a new phase in West Monkton’s school life. Application form and further details from [email protected] Closing Date: 25th February 2016 Short listing: 26th February 2016 Interview Date: 3rd March 2016 Start Date: 11th April 2016

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The King Alfred School, Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 3EE

*PARENT FAMILY SUPPORT ADVISOR (Higbridge and Burnham on Sea Cluster) Hours: 37 per week; term time + 5 days Salary: Grade 12: £20,253 – £22,937 Actual: £17,497 - £19,816 Contract: Permanent This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with children, young people and their families, aiming to improve engagement and achievement in the Burnham and Highbridge area. As a parent Family Support Adviser, you will advise and support parents ensuring their children attend school regularly and gain maximum benefits from education. You will also develop and provide knowledge of family services available in the local community. You will work primarily with children and their parents/carers and in primary and secondary schools across the Burnham and Highbridge area ensuring all pupils have full access to educational opportunities and are able to overcome barriers to learning and participation. Experience of delivering individual/group based support and understanding children with their family context is essential, as well as work experience within education, social services, health or the voluntary sector. Applications to be sent to [email protected] or to the above address. Closing date: Wednesday 24th February 2016 Interviews: Monday 7th March 2016 Start date: Monday 11th April 2016

Huntspill Community Federation West Huntspill Primary School, New Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3QE Telephone: 01278 783842 Email: [email protected] East Huntspill Primary School, New Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PT Telephone: 01278 782453

Required ASAP for the Huntspill Federation *PRIMARY SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER (Predominantly based at East Huntspill Primary School) Salary Range: Grade 12 to 11 Point 22-31 We are currently recruiting to fill a permanent vacancy for a School Business and Finance Manager at a happy and successful primary school in East Huntspill to start as soon as possible. Due to the retirement of the present postholder, the Head Teacher and Governors want to appoint an experienced dynamic and self-motivated individual with drive and personality to undertake this role. The role will involve the supervision and strategic management of Admin, HR, Catering, Premises and Finance. You will be directly accountable to the Head Teacher. To be considered, you will ideally have significant experience of multi-tasking abilities, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as a high level knowledge and experience of SIMS FMS. For further details (including an informal discussion about the post) please contact Jacquie Melville on 01278 783842 Application packs are available from the school office. Closing date: Friday 11th March, 2016 Interviews: Monday 21st March, 2016 We are committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people, & expect all staff to share this commitment. The highest priority is given to following the guidance & regulations to safeguard children & young people. Thorough background checks are made on all prospective employees.

*DINING HALL/MIDDAY SUPERVISOR At West Huntspill Primary School Hours 12.15pm to 1.45pm, Monday to Friday, term time only Grade 16 point 7: Currently £ 7.10 per hour Required as soon as possible

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A vacancy has arisen for a Dining Hall/Midday Supervisor to work as part of a team supervising students during lunchtimes. Duties can involve: • Supervision both inside and outside of the building and across the whole site. • To keep food/equipment temperatures and cleaning records on a daily basis, meeting standards required by Local Authority. • To maintain the kitchen to the highest standards of cleanliness • To serve and supervise the meals provided to the children • To set up the dining hall and to clear and supervise the cleaning of crockery, tables etc. after meals have been eaten. • To maintain a calm atmosphere and encourage positive behaviour. You must be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative. • Food handling and allergy training will be provided Application Forms are available from the school office. Closing Date: 26th February, 2016 Interview date: Interviews will take place on Tuesday 1st March, 2016

Christ Church C of E First School, Feltham Lane, Frome, Somerset BA11 5AJ Tel: 01373 463781 Fax: 01373 453218 Headteacher: Mr R Kaye Email: [email protected]

*CLERK TO GOVERNORS “Children don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” Grade 13: £17,372–£19,742 full time equivalent salary Required from 14 March 2016 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 headteacher, chair 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. Good keyboard skills and the ability to write agendas and produce accurate, concise minutes are essential. Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality 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 involve five hours work for each meeting and there will be ten meetings per year. Meetings will usually be held during evenings and last approximately two hours. The clerk may/will be asked to take on additional work according to need. Please apply online www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs This post requires a DBS check via the disclosure procedure and satisfactory references. Closing Date: 29 February 2016 Interview: w/b 7 March 2016

St. John’s C of E VC Infants’ School, , Somerset, BA6 9DR Tel: 01458-832085 Email: [email protected]

*CLERK TO GOVERNORS Required from April 2016 The Clerk will be accountable to the Governing Body, working effectively with them, the Chair of Governors and the Headteacher. The Clerk’s main role is to provide professional clerking services to the Governing Body and its committees. The successful applicant will: • be able to take accurate minutes from their own notes to then produce well presented minutes for distribution;

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• collate and distribute agendas and associated paperwork, in electronic and paper form, in advance of meetings; • be available to take minutes at all meetings throughout the year, up to 18 meetings a year; Meetings will normally take place in the evenings from 6.00pm to 8.00pm or sometimes during the School day. • Provide procedural and legal advice and guidance to the Governing Body. • Attend relevant training events organised by the Local Authority. Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided. Candidates should be competent in the use of a word processor, e-mail and the Internet, and have access to a computer. You should have an interest in education, be tactful and able to deal with matters confidentially. The post of Clerk to the Governing Body has been evaluated using Somerset’s Job Evaluation Scheme at Grade 13: £17,372-£19,742 (£9.04-£10.23 per hour) full time equivalent salary. Please apply by application form to Mrs W Turner (Headteacher) at the school. Application forms available from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs Closing date: Wednesday 2nd March 2016 Interview date: Friday 4th March 2016

St Bartholomew’s C of E First School, Kithill, , Somerset, TA18 8AS NOR: 187, Age range: 4 - 9 Tel: 01460 72829 Email: [email protected]

*TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIRED FROM JUNE 2016 26.25 hrs per week term time only. Grade 14 points 13-17 £15,941 - £17,372 pa pro rata dependent on experience Temporary contract subject to funding St. Bartholomew’s CE First School is a thriving town school serving 4-9 year old children in Crewkerne. The school is proud of its collaborative work with the community and other local schools. We are looking to appoint a talented teaching assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team of staff to cover a maternity leave. We can offer: • A school that is growing in creativity and challenge • Fantastic children who are motivated to learn • A dynamic and dedicated team of staff colleagues • A strong partnership with other local schools • Good links with our local church • A supportive community of governors, parents and volunteers The successful applicant will be expected to lead learning in groups, including the delivery of intervention strategies and guided reading, 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 intervention strategies and guided reading would be an advantage. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please apply by using SCC application form. Application forms are available from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs or contact the school for an application pack. Closing date: Wednesday 9th March Interview date: Friday 18th March The school has a commitment to safeguard children, and has a culture of vigilance to support this.

Three Saints Federation Shepton Beauchamp Primary School & St Mary & St Peter’s Primary School Copse Lane, Ilton, Ilminster, TA19 9EX Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01460 52574

*1:1 SEN LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT 18 hours per week Days/hours to be negotiated - Term time only Grade 14: Point 13-17 £15,941-17,372 pa (pro rata)

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We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide support for a specific child who has Special Educational Needs. The LSA will need to have a good knowledge of sign language through Somerset Total Communication, Makaton or British Sign Language. Ideally the candidate will have experience of children on the autistic spectrum. There is a strong team already working within the class and the candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to be flexible and the ability to use their own initiative to respond to tasks according to the child’s needs. The post will be dependent upon the child continuing to attend the school and/or the funding provision. St Mary & St Peter’s Primary School is a small yet thriving village school serving 4-11year old children. We are looking to appoint a cheerful and adaptable person to join our friendly team of staff. We can offer:  A welcoming school  Well behaved, motivated children  Strong links with our community  Supportive governors, parents and volunteers Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the School Office on 01460 52574 to arrange a convenient time to visit. Please apply by using the SCC application form. Application forms are available from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs. Closing Date: 29th February 2016 12 noon Interview date: Friday 4th March 2016

St Gildas Catholic Primary School, Mary Street, , Somerset BA21 4EG Telephone: 01935 423630 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stgildas.somerset.sch.uk

*PUPIL PREMIUM MENTOR Graduate? Thinking of becoming a Teacher? This post will allow you to work alongside pupils, parents, teachers and support staff to help individual children develop their potential, giving you valuable experience of primary education. Part-time, temporary post. 12 hours per week. Length of post negotiable. Hourly rate: £8.26 - £9.00 Arrange a visit or email the school to find out more. Apply using the Somerset application form telling us why you can do this job. Form available from www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs Closing date for applications: Friday 26th February, 5pm

The Mill Nursery, St Vigor & St John CE VA Primary School, Chilcompton BA3 4EX

*NURSERY NURSE Fixed term Maternity cover position March 2016 – September 2016 37 hours per week, year round position. Grade 15 - £14,075 - £15,941 pa (£7.30 per hour starting rate rising to £8.26.) A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nursery Nurse within our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ Nursery in Chilcompton providing quality care and education for all children aged 0 – 7. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate person with a minimum of Level 3 qualification to start in March 2016. You will be required to work 37 hours over 5 days all year round and your days and times of work will be agreed with your line manager. You must be available to work between the hours of 08.00 and 17.00 hrs (shift pattern.) The Nursery is open for 48 weeks of the year with annual leave allocated for use during shut down weeks. Remaining leave may be taken as required. Application forms and further details from Nursery Reception telephone 01761 233847 or [email protected] Closing date: 3rd March 2016 Interviews: 9th March 2016 We are committed to safe recruitment

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St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, Charlton Lane, , BA3 4BD Tel. 01761 418594 www.stbenedicts.info Email: [email protected]

*ONE TO ONE LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT For a Key Stage 2 Pupil Grade 15 point 9 (£7.29ph) Permanent, to start immediately 32.5 hours per week term time only 8.55am – 3.25pm Monday to Friday, with 45 minutes (paid) break for lunch. The position is associated with a named student for the duration of their education at the school (subject to funding). We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant o To work with a specific pupil to provide support and assistance in their: . Learning . Communication . Physical and sensory needs . Eating . Personal care. o To promote the inclusion of the pupil within the classroom and encourage independence and self-reliance. The postholder: • Will be sensitive to the personal needs and show and foster respect. • Will maintain appropriate confidentiality about the pupil’s personal needs and support. • Will be able to meet the required physical demands of the job. • Will be willing to learn and use a range of ICT equipment All relevant training will be provided, however previous experience or training in the following would be an advantage: • Moving & Handling • Hoist training • Eating & Drinking • Safeguarding • Personal Assistance • Disability Equality training A minimum qualification of NVQ2 and some relevant experience is preferable

*LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT Grade 15 Point 9: £14,075 pa pro rata (£7.29 p/hr) Permanent, to start immediately Hours: 9.10am – 11.40am Monday to Friday (Year 3 class) 1.15pm – 3.25pm Friday only (Reception class) Total: 14 hours and 40 minutes We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed teaching assistant to work in both key stages. The successful applicant will be expected to support children’s learning in a range of activities and may be asked to work with other age groups as required. They will also be expected to assist the class teacher with administration tasks which include the use of ICT. A minimum qualification of NVQ2, some relevant experience and a knowledge of the ‘Read Write Inc’ Phonics scheme is preferable.

Closing date: 4th March 2016 An application form and further details can be requested from the school office.

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St Mary’s CEVC Primary School, Oakfield Road, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7LX NOR: 401 Age Range 4-11 Tel: 01278 422691 Fax: 01278 431794 Email: [email protected] www.stmarysbridgwater.co.uk

*FULL-TIME LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT 27 hours per week – term time only Grade 15 £14,075 - £15,941 pro rata Required for April 2016 St Mary’s CEVC Primary School is a friendly, expanding, popular and successful school on the west side of Bridgwater. Our children are caring and friendly towards others and their behaviour is outstanding. We have a diverse, enthusiastic and committed Governing Body. The school is set in an attractive environment with excellent facilities and extensive grounds. We can offer a dynamic, friendly and supportive environment and a commitment to professional development. We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic person to work across the primary age range, providing in- class support and implementing specific intervention programmes to small groups and individuals. The successful applicant will:- • be committed to helping children to achieve their very best • be highly skilled, adaptable and flexible • have English and Maths to GCSE level, and good communication skills • have experience of working across the age range. • have a good knowledge of phonics (Letters and Sounds) • ideally be experienced in delivering Wave 3 Individualised Literacy Intervention We can offer: • A dedicated and hardworking team. • Enthusiastic and friendly children • A caring and supportive school community • A commitment to professional development Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please apply by email: [email protected] or alternatively, send an A4 SAE (a large letter stamp) to the school to receive an application pack. Closing date: 10.00am, Tuesday 1st March 2016 Interview date: Thursday 10th March 2016

Haygrove School, Durleigh Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HW

*CLEANER 17½ hours per week (3½ hours per day) 3:30pm to 7:00pm Monday to Friday Term-time plus 5 weeks (43 working weeks per year) Grade 16 point 6 (£7.06 per hour) Previous cleaning experience desirable. For further details and an application form please contact Mrs Sarah Kay on 01278 455531 Haygrove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING GRANTS AND LOANS OFFICER £23,855-£25,896 per annum – Post no: 3113 We have an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our busy Private Sector Housing Team. The team delivers a high quality customer orientated service that covers a wide variety of activities related to the repair, renovation and improvement of the local housing stock. The successful candidate will need to carefully monitor grant and loan spend on a regular basis and find

14 innovative solutions to resolve domestic repair and improvement issues whilst being mindful of value for money. Mendip does not have Council owned housing stock. This post requires an HND in Building Surveying/Building Studies or equivalent and extensive on the job experience of the domestic building industry. You will be used to surveying and carrying out inspections to dwellings, advising on improvements and have experience of administering improvement grant schemes, including Disabled Facilities Grants and appraisal of other financial options. There will also be some involvement in project work, such as helping to monitor the Council’s My Home – My Life contract and liaising with the county wide Home Improvement Agency and Community Equipment Service Partners. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Andy Eisenhauer on (01749) 341399.

HOUSING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT £15,802 - £16,931 per annum (subject to grading review) – Post no: 3151 We are looking for someone 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. This role involves maintaining the administrative systems, including Homefinder Somerset Choice Based Lettings housing applications. You will provide a first point of contact for customers and outside agencies for the team by telephone, letter and e-mail. You will also organise internal and external meetings for the team, including preparation of agendas and taking minutes of meetings as required. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A to C (including English and Maths) or equivalent or significant relevant experience within a local authority Housing Options Team is required. You will need to have a good knowledge of IT applications, be a flexible team player and possess accuracy and attention to detail skills. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Debbie Lambert on (01749) 341522.

Further details about these posts and application packs can be obtained from our web site (www.mendip.gov.uk/vacancies) or by telephoning (0300) 303 8588 quoting the relevant post number. Closing date for applications is Friday, 4 March 2016. Mendip District Council is committed to achieving the highest equality standards and encourages applicants from all sections of the community. Disabled people who meet the criteria for the advertised post are guaranteed an interview.

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