Total 173 Junior Executive job vacancies in Paignton, Devon

Come and join the team!



We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Kitchen Porters to join our Retail & Catering team. These fixed term, posts areavailable until 27th July 2025.



Summary of the role

You will be committed to efficiently assisting the kitchen team with the day to day tasks that are required to produce high standards of cleanliness in a busy environment, in line with Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements.



We are looking for a customer focused team players who can work alone or in a team. You will be focused and well organised. Having qualifications in food hygiene and health and safety would be advantageous, you will hold a flexible approach to working hours and practises, as well as having good communication skills.



These posts will be operational across numerous locations within the Commercial Operations wider team.

Working 36.5 hours per week for any 5 days out of 7 this role will require you to work during the day and some evenings and weekends.



Staff and students use our facilities year round, along with external customers out of term time. Across the campuses we provide the following services; retail shops, retail catering, residential catering, licenced premises, hospitality, conferencing and events.



Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:



39 days leave
options for flexible working
onsite gyms and a cycle to work scheme
sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England


Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.



Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.



With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.



We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.



Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact please contact Rob Doidge, r.s.doidge@exeter.ac.uk, or 07824334478.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Summary

The governors would like to appoint an administrator to support a busy office and take responsibility for some of the school's organisational functions.

This would be the ideal job for a candidate who would like to develop their skills in finance, administration and work in a school environment, term time only.

Responsibilities and Duties

The successful candidate will need to be confident in the following areas:

• Good knowledge of word processing and excel skills and experience of organizing and office online systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize personnel administrative policies and procedures.
• Understanding of computerized records (SIMS), computer literacy, attention to detail and the ability to be flexible and cope under pressure.
• Knowledge of GDPR.
• Knowledge of setting up and maintaining administration of computer systems.
• Contribute to the other all ethos of the school

Qualifications and Skills

• NVQ II Business and Administration or equivalent qualification.

• GCSE grade A*-C (9-4) or equivalent in Maths and English

• Up to date knowledge of general computer packages and office equipment, eg. Microsoft Office, photocopier, fax, shredder, telephones etc.

What the school offers its staff

• Continuing professional development and training
• Opportunities for collaboration across the Federation
• A welcoming environment, where everyone is valued

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding our pupils and we ensure that all staff within the organisation complete a full DBS and complete vetting and barring procedures.

Are you keen to join a team with a positive and welcoming culture?

• Permanent full-time contract
• Salary equates to circa £11.67 per hour
• Excellent benefits – including 28 days leave + bank holidays, life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
• Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your lunchbreak.

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

When you join our team as a General Assistant, each working day will be varied, depending on the needs of the centre. Therefore, you will be adaptable to the changing environment of our learning location and be happy to help where required.

One day you could be helping our housekeeping operations, with tasks such as cleaning and laundry. The next day you could be assisting our catering team with setting up the dining room for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

Other duties can include working in the kitchen assisting with food preparation and serving food to our visitors. As well as assisting with the maintenance of our grounds or driving our vehicles to deliver food and cleaning supplies to the guests at staying at our Start Bay centre.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of this role.

Where you’ll be based

Field Studies Council Slapton is located within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to Field Sites in Dartmoor National Park. We maintain two residential centres (Slapton Ley and Start Bay) in the coastal village of Slapton, as well as Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve.

Start Bay is very popular with primary schools and self-catering, providing exclusive use for groups of up to 40 visitors. Whereas Slapton Ley is very popular with larger GCSE, A Level and University groups and can accommodate up to 120 visitors.

Who we’re looking for

Ideally, you will have strong background in customer service, as well as catering or hospitality experience. In addition to:

• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
• A natural pride in the work you produce
• A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
• A professional manner in all that you do
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Catherine Hollingworth on 07714687381 or 07971877860

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 24 July 2024

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Slapton in the week commencing 29 July 2024

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

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Pharmacy Retail Stock Count Assistant

Salary: £12.89 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£11.50 per hour + £1.39 holiday pay)

Location: Exeter

*Access to wages from 3 days after shift completion*Immediate Start*Holiday Pay*

We are currently looking for a motivated, professional, and flexible individual able to work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday day shifts, within a small stock count team, counting our Pharmacy Clients.

This role will be based in the Oxford area with the flexibility to travel around surrounding areas. You must be able to drive.

In this role, you are required to accurately count stock for Retail & Asset Solutions in various high street Pharmacies, this role is extremely important to ensure pharmacies are fully stocked with the medication required for local Doctors and Hospitals.

Please note all training is provided upon your first shift.

Previous stock, audit or retail experience is advantageous but not essential.

Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues

Applicants are expected to:

• Be able to work Monday-Friday day shifts
• Portray a professional manner.
• Obtain good communication skills.
• Have a good level of arithmetic, specifically multiplication.
• Be comfortable working with different levels of management.
• Willingness and ability to travel across different regions to shifts.
• Be flexible and willing to work on a casual work basis.
• Be committed to showing interest in work and carrying out shifts.
• Driving license (desired)

Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders. Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock, therefore you will be bending and stretching to reach stock throughout your shift and at times may possibly be outdoors.

This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.

If you think your suitable for this position, please APPLY.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

The Estates Team's mission is to create and maintain safe, accessible, and comfortable physical environments and provide quality resources, facilities and services for all learners, staff and visitors.
We are looking for a professional, proactive, and highly customer focused individual to join our Estates team to build on and improve our customer focus and the service we provide to our customers within Exeter College.
As an Estates Security & Services Assistant you will be part of a team who are responsible for assisting our customers in a variety of ways, such as setting up classrooms for exams and open events or moving and storing furniture. You will also hold responsibility for ensuring the College’s security is maintained; undertaking building patrols and operating surveillance equipment. This will include opening and closing buildings and classrooms, working with fire alarms and activating/de-activating intruder alarms.


Another essential aspect of the role will be to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance work, alongside responsibility for providing a professional postal service which includes sorting the post, as well as delivering it to all our College sites.


You will have relevant work experience and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work flexibly within a team. You will have the ability to move goods and equipment in accordance with manual handling guidelines.


Full time shift pattern based on alternating shifts: 7am - 2.30pm or 2.30pm -10pm (Monday- Friday) Salary listed is including £1500 per annum shift allowance.

No Night Shifts
Overtime Available but not compulsory
Uniform Provided

A full driving license is essential, as you will need to drive a College vehicle as part of the role.

This is a great opportunity to join a high performing team in the College.


Our values – Ambition, Collaboration, Energy
Our values are what make us, us. Please do take a couple of minutes to learn more about them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcFUB8HvS9M


Your benefits
We recognise that taking regular breaks from work is important. The College offers full time support staff up to 44 days off per year (this includes 28 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and a period of operational closure at Christmas closure (which has been 8 days in recent years) in addition to annual leave. You will also have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension scheme, find out more at www.lgpsmember.org.


Your development
As a member of our team, you will also have access to a range of excellent benefits and discounts, along with staff development opportunities, wellbeing services and activities.


Key Information
At Exeter College we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our student's including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.


All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further inform.


We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.


If you would like to apply today, please go to http://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/College/Jobs
If you would prefer to send in a CV, please email it to People-Team@exe-coll.ac.uk with the role in the subject line.
Any CVs submitted should cover full employment history and any gaps in employment.
No Agencies Please


The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight, Sunday 4th August 2024
Interviews for this position will be held on Tuesday 13th August 2024


Previous applicants need not apply.

Do you enjoy learning, and do you want to support others to achieve their potential?

Do you want to gain experience or build a career working in an education or school-based environment?

Are you looking for excellent training and progression opportunities where you can realise your true potential?

An enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant is being recruited by an inclusive school, led by a team of highly committed educators who support and develop learner progress. With the full support of an experienced SENCo and learning development team, you will have the opportunity to further your experience within a supportive environment and build the career you have been looking for!

In this position, you will work with learners who have a range of special educational needs, across a variety of curriculum areas. The role will involve working within whole classes, small groups and on a 1:1 basis, with a focus on developing effective learning, encouraging independence, promoting positive behaviour, and raising awareness of emotional self-well-being.

Who are we looking for?

We are very open minded as to who would best match this opportunity and would encourage anyone who feels like they want to explore a career in education to apply. However, some of the key characteristics that are considered most relevant are as follows:
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Ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with others.


Ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with others.
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Support inclusion, diversity, and equity of all pupils, and provide opportunities for everyone to learn irrespective of ability.


Support inclusion, diversity, and equity of all pupils, and provide opportunities for everyone to learn irrespective of ability.
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Have strength of character, resilience, and determination to succeed.


Have strength of character, resilience, and determination to succeed.
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Promote and demonstrate good behaviour and deal with conflicts and incidents appropriately, asking for support when required.


Promote and demonstrate good behaviour and deal with conflicts and incidents appropriately, asking for support when required.
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Reflect on success and failures to build strategies which support pupils in achieving learning goals.


Reflect on success and failures to build strategies which support pupils in achieving learning goals.

How to apply:

If you feel this Teaching Assistant role would be suited to you, please submit your CV. All applicants need to be eligible to live and work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship. All applicants will need to apply for a DBS and provide two references to move forward with the application.

What skills and experience we're looking for



For Trinity VA C of E Primary & Nursery School, we are looking to appoint two exceptional candidates who:



• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to prepare and deliver lessons to individuals,



groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, i.e. for PPA or leadership duties;



• Has relevant HLTA or equivalent qualifications or the desire to do so;
• Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole curriculum planning





cycle and the management/preparation of resources;



• Will need to be able to cover classes across the school;
• SEND experience advantageous but not essential;
• Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with







integrity and compassion;



• Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be;
• Has the ability to encourage every child to learn, aspire and achieve;
• Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference







What the school offers its staff

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve.



The Academies for Character and Excellence has seventeen Primary Schools and four Pre-schools across Devon & Somerset, making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation.



We live our mission and return to this constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional Trust comprised of excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence.



We are truly collaborative, and we work together within and across our schools to ensure that all our children and staff members achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our everyday practice. We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals.



We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools.



Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every staff member. The Academies for Character and Excellence believes in ‘Personal Growth for All’, and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for



We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work with our SEND Team supporting students who have needs relating to Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health and Physical and/or Sensory needs.



Personal skills would include:



• A high level of patience
• Be able to empathise
• Good listening skills
• A good sense of humour
• An English and Maths qualification at C grade GCSE or above or equivalent











Hours: Monday to Friday – 29 hours per week for 38 weeks per annum plus one training day per academic year.



Our students make working here a real pleasure, and as such we have high expectation for both our students and ourselves.



We offer:



• a welcoming and friendly team of excellent staff
• a supportive working environment
• students with a drive to succeed




A willingness and ability to offer time and energy to our wellbeing programme &/or extra-curricular provision (which we believe adds significant value to our character based approaches to education, including our Duke of Edinburgh and Ten Tors), will be taken into consideration for applications.



As a Church of England Aided School, in cases of equal merit preference will be given to candidates who are in sympathy with the foundation. The school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of its students. This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.



Please download our application form/application pack from our school website www.spexe.org and email to vacancies@spexe.org



What the school offers its staff



St Peter’s is an oversubscribed school, known as a high performing school and nationally recognised for our approaches to character education. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (‘Good’ November 2019 and SIAMS inspection (‘Excellent’ May 2019) indicate the significant progress we have made in developing well rounded students who ‘live life to the full’.



Commitment to safeguarding

As a Church of England Aided School, in cases of equal merit preference will be given to candidates who are in sympathy with the foundation. The school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of its students. This role is subject to DBS clearance.

What skills and experience we're looking for



We are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants to work across the curriculum, offering support to students with special educational needs. The Skills for Learning department is a large and successful area of the school where teamwork, mutual support and high-quality training are paramount. We are looking for the successful candidates to work across the curriculum and be part of the key worker programme. You will need to be prepared to support a wide range of students, be flexible, enjoy working with young people and, very importantly, retain a sense of humour.



What the school offers its staff



The King's School is an outstanding 11-18 comprehensive school, which takes great pride in the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities. Our core purpose of 'Achievement for All' encourages every student to develop their skills, interests and talents, not just through academic achievement but also through a rich variety of enrichment opportunities including house competitions, extra-curricular clubs, trips and visits.



Further details about the role



Please contact Mrs. Pocock at recruitment@thekings.devon.sch.uk for further details or see our website and apply online. The closing date is 09:00 on Friday 30th August 2024. It is anticipated that interviews will take place the week commencing 9th September 2024.



Commitment to safeguarding

When applying for the role, it is important that you refer to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the DBS Disclosure Policy, which can be found on our website (About Us – Policy Documents). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students so all staff are enhanced DBS checked.

Morgan Hunt have partnered with a national Grade 2 Ofsted Training Provider who are looking to recruit an Early Years and Teaching Assistant Tutor Assessor in Exeter. This is a full time permanent role delivering Early Years Apprenticeship from Levels 2-5 and Teaching Assistant role across Exeter. The role is home based with learner observations required every 10-12 weeks. The salary for this role is paying between £29,400-£33,600.

The Early Years and Teaching Assistant Tutor Assessor will be responsible for:

• delivering the Early Years Apprenticeships Standards from Levels 2-5 and Teaching Assistant role
  
• embedding Functional Skills Maths and English up to Level 2
  
• managing a caseload of up to 45 learners
  
• ensuring learners documentation is compliant and correctly completed to ensure eligibility for funding
  
• attending regular meetings with the quality team
  
  The Early Years and Teaching Assistant Tutor Assessor will need to hold:
  
• a Level 3-5 (or above) qualification in Early Years
  
• an Assessor qualification
  
• previous experience delivering Early Years Apprenticeships at Level (or above)
  
• occupational competency within an Early Years setting
  
• Minimum of grade C in Maths and English (or equivalent)
  
  
  
  In return the successful candidate for the Early Years and Teaching Assistant Tutor Assessor will receive:
  
• An annual salary between £29,400-£33,600
  
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Flexible working (core hours of work are 10-4)
  
• Additional company incentives
  
  If you match the above criteria and would like to work with a leading Training Provider who advances careers of learners then please apply now.
  

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

What skills and experience we're looking for



We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate, for Brixham C of E Primary School who:



• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the class teacher to support a child 1:1 across all areas of the curriculum
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the child has full access to the national curriculum and has to operate in a number of way to ensure the child progresses.
• Will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
• Responsible for working with an individual pupil and with small groups
• Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion
• Have experience of working with children. Ideally, within a school environment
• Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
• Has the ability to encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference
• Has a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progress
• Can plan, prepare and promote constructive play during the lunchtime period





















What the school offers its staff



The Academies for Character and Excellence has seventeen Primary Schools and three Pre-schools making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation.



We live our mission and return to this constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional trust, comprised of excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence.



We are truly collaborative and we work together within, and across, our schools to ensure that all our children and members of staff achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our every-day practice. We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals.



We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools.



Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every member of staff. The Academies for Character and Excellence believes in ‘Personal Growth for All’ and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage, and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an Assistant to SENDCo to support the SEND team in partnership with the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo to enhance inclusion and improve student outcomes for all students on the SEN register and highlighted with additional needs. The Assistant to SENDCo will be line managed by the SENDCo and will line manage First Aid. You will be required to work closely with the wider pastoral team, class teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure that all students are receiving the support they need to be successful in school and in their exams as well as assisting in all aspects of the department.

What the school offers its staff



The school is a founding member of The Tarka Learning Partnership (TLP), an academy trust with a vision to empower young people in North Devon through learning. The Trust includes Park’s main feeder primary schools - Eden Park Academy, Sticklepath Community Primary Academy, Landkey Community Primary Academy, Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Newport Community School Primary Academy, Fremington Primary School along with North Molton Primary School. TLP is also the employer of staff in both the Devon Primary SCITT, a partner dedicated to primary school teacher training.

TLP supports Park and ensures academic rigour, collaboration and the further development of teaching and learning. Park also has strategic alliances with the North Devon Academic Board, and is a member of Dartmoor Teaching School Alliance and the North Devon Teaching School Alliance. This reflects a key focus of our vision and governance to ensure continual school development.



Further details about the role

Job Title: Assistant to SENDCo

Responsible to: SENDCo

Responsible for: SEND Administrators

Work Pattern: Full time, Term Time only, Monday - Friday, core hours 8am - 4pm. 37.5 hours over 38.8 weeks.

Grade: NJC Grade F Scale Point 24 - 28. Salary Range £33,024 - £36,648. Actual starting salary £28,643 per annum, including holiday pay but pending any pay award.

Job Purpose:

To support the SEND team in partnership with the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo to enhance inclusion and improve student outcomes for all students on the SEN register and highlighted with additional needs. The Assistant to SENDCo will be line managed by the SENDCo and will line manage First Aid. You will be required to work closely with the wider pastoral team, class teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure that all students are receiving the support they need to be successful in school and in their exams as well as assisting in all aspects of the department.

Principle Accountabilities

• To work in partnership with the SENDco and Deputy SENDCo in leading SEN provision and promote our responsibility for SEND in line with the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equality Act (2010) and Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants (2016) in addition to school policies and procedures.
• As part of the SEND team, lead and manage the services and arrangements for students requiring Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP), Health Care Plans (HCP) and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs). To ensure the best possible use of resources to support these students and to demonstrate the impact thereof; to actively pursue further resources through liaison with DCC and other professionals.
• Line manage HCPs and principle First Aider.
• Line manage and support the SEND Administrators.
• To support the SENDCo with the creation, monitoring and quality assuring of student Health Plans, PEEPs and EHCPs.
• To support the SENDCo in managing the implementation of an inclusive curriculum.
• To support the SENDCo in developing an outstanding SEND offer for the students of Park School.
• To coordinate the management of student cases and allocate resources appropriately.
• To support the SEND department by:
• Assisting in leading the work of the SEND Department
• Leading on processes and meetings around Educational Health Care Plans
• Leading on all processes, assessments and meetings for Health Care Plans and PEEPs
• To lead and support with the Assess Plan Do Review process, requests for statutory assessments and annual review process
• To ensure student information is shared securely and safely in line with the Code of Practice and GDPR guidance

• To deputise in the absence of the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo.
• For more details, please see the full job description.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

-Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).

- Previous experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.

-Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Patience, compassion, and the ability to connect with young children.

- Ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.





Responsibilities:

-Provide the highest quality support and care for pupils, including those with special educational needs.

-Helping to ensure that there is a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.

-Assist with the planning of learning activities.

-Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. A role profile is attached.



What the school offers its staff

A strong culture of inclusion and support for all staff and pupils.

Training and support to develop your skills and knowledge of teaching and learning in the early years.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding our pupils and we ensure that all staff within the organisation complete a full DBS and complete vetting and barring procedures.

What skills and experience we're looking for



Do you consider yourself to be an excellent practitioner, who always puts the needs of the children first?



Do you want to work with children who have positive attitudes to learning?



We are keen to grow our amazing team of teaching assistants and are interested to hear from anyone who would like to make a difference.



What the school offers its staff



We are keen to grow our amazing team of teaching assistants and are interested to hear from anyone who would like to make a difference.



Exwick Heights Primary School is part of the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust, a values driven, rapidly growing 2 – 18 Trust with a relentless focus on transforming lives through learning by delivering outstanding outcomes for every student, regardless of background. Our priority is to ensure that our pupils, regardless of social-economical background can learn, thrive and be successful. With a reputation for highly successful school improvement in very challenging circumstances, we are passionate about driving up standards and raising the aspirations of all our students.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for



We are looking to appoint an outstanding and dynamic Primary Teaching Assistant, the ideal candidate will embody the Trust’s values; with diverse experiences, as well as a passion for working with young people with additional needs.



Our ideal candidate will have excellent teamwork and communication skills, boundless patience and resilience and the ability and enthusiasm to make a difference with pupils who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. For a full list of duties, please see the job description.



Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS and online check.



To apply please use our application form available on our website Vacancies - Wave MAT.



We may close this vacancy early as we review applications as they are received, to ensure you are considered for this role please do not wait for the deadline to submit your application.



For any general questions contact us here or email us at recruitment@waveedu.org



What the school offers its staff





• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Counselling
• Occupational Health Services
• Professional Development & Training
• Salary depending on experience
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Free Will Writing Benefit
• Health & Wellbeing Champion
• Company sick pay dependent on service
• Free refreshments in workplace



























Further details about the role



Wave are an established and successful Multi Academy Trust, comprising of Alternative Provision Academies (APAs), Medical Academies (including Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health unit ‘Sowenna’) and a Special Academy.



We provide education for vulnerable pupils aged 4 – 19 across Devon and Cornwall. The Trust has a national reputation for the delivery of outstanding pupil outcomes including enabling pupils to access the most appropriate education setting and transition to employment, training and higher or further education. The Trust educates over 1000 pupils and employs over 350 members of staff.

We Aim To

• Provide a balanced and broad curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
• Give access to the National Curriculum; provide opportunities for external accreditation, and, for those pupils with specific learning difficulties, effective and personalised programmes.
• Ensure all pupils are supported to develop positive attitudes towards themselves and others. Promoting emotional well-being and self-esteem; helping our pupils to recognise their potential and work positively within their community.
• We will respect all pupils and encourage them to become active participants in their own learning, develop confidence, independence, self-esteem and express their needs and desires.
• Seek effective and positive working relationships with pupils’ families, schools and other agencies.
• Enable effective outcomes for our pupils.













Commitment to safeguarding

Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and online check.