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Learning Support Assistant - Bradley Barton Primary School
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £13.47 - £13.69 per hour (pay award pending)
To start: September 2026 Could you join our fantastic team of Learning Support Assistants? We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our team. These posts are linked to SEN funding and will involve providing one-to-one and/or small group support for pupils across the school with identified special educational needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives by supporting them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential. Fixed term contracts linked to SEN Funding Part-time and full-time roles available, term time only. Our Learning Support Assistants are: Committed to having a positive impact on children for every minute of their working day Empathetic, consistent and calm Flexible and creative Able to find the silver linings and humour in challenging, busy situations Keen to pop on wellies and take learning outside Restorative and relational Positive in viewing challenge as the means by which children learn Part of our lunchtime team and support children with eating and/or playing Would you like to build your school-based experience in a large, vibrant primary school? Are you ambitious, committed to ensuring the best outcomes for pupils and determined to ensure all children thrive? This may suit people keen to become a teacher in the future. We are looking for committed people to become part of our team and are offering various fixed term contracts, linked to children with SEN needs across the school, during term time. These roles involve working with, and being trained around, specific children who have special educational or medical needs and/or disabilities. The roles may involve supporting with personal care. Experience is desirable, but most essential is the commitment to working tirelessly to support young people. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks. If you would like further information about these roles, or you would like to visit our school please contact our school office team on 01626 203450 or email recruitment@bradleybarton.com Our privacy notice for Job Applicants is available on our website www.bradleybarton.com/vacancies/ A full application pack including job description can be found on the vacancies page of our website www.bradleybarton.com/vacancies/ Please email all completed applications to recruitment@bradleybarton.com Closing Date: 9am Friday 17th July 2026.
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Contract Manager - Adult Skills Fund
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £39,862 - £44,075 per annum
Secondment 2 Years INTERNAL ONLY (Devon County Council Employees Only) Devon County Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Contract Manager to join the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) team and play a key role in managing provider performance and ensuring high-quality delivery of adult skills provision across Devon and Torbay. The Adult Skills Fund (ASF) is formally devolved to the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority (DT CCA), with Devon County Council delivering operational commissioning and programme management on its behalf. These role sits at the heart of devolved adult skills delivery, ensuring that provision funded through ASF contributes meaningfully to economic growth, employer needs and improved outcomes for residents. You will work within a wider economic development context, supporting the delivery of the DTCCA Skills and Future Workforce Plan and broader growth priorities across Devon and Torbay. Please note this position sits within the council’s Economic Development service, which is reflected in the formal job description. About the Role As Contract Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance and compliance of a portfolio of ASF-funded providers. Working closely with commissioning colleagues and delivery partners, you will ensure that contracts and grant-funded provision are delivered effectively, in line with funding rules, legislative requirements, and the DTCCA Skills and Future Workforce Plan. The role also contributes to wider programme delivery, supporting the effective use of public funding and ensuring strong governance, reporting, and impact evaluation. Your work will help ensure the Council and the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority meet their statutory responsibilities for adult skills, supporting both internal governance processes and external provider delivery. You Will Contribute To Supporting the delivery of the DTCCA Skills and Future Workforce Plan and wider economic growth objectives by ensuring funded provision aligns with identified sector needs and local priorities Ensuring ASF and related funding streams are managed effectively, with strong oversight of provider performance, outputs and outcomes Working with providers and partners to develop a responsive, high-quality skills offer that meets employer and learner needs Supporting transparent reporting, compliance and assurance processes, ensuring that delivery meets funding rules and legislative requirements Contributing to the development of a strong evidence base through data analysis, performance monitoring and evaluation Building effective relationships across the skills and economic development system, supporting joint working and shared delivery of priorities Key Responsibilities Managing the performance of ASF-funded providers, ensuring delivery against targets, KPIs and funding conditions Monitoring delivery and risk, identifying underperformance and implementing corrective actions Ensuring all provision is delivered in line with funding rules, legislative frameworks, and audit requirements Producing timely and accurate performance reports for internal governance and external stakeholders Analysing complex data to inform contract management decisions and programme improvements Building effective working relationships with providers, partners and stakeholders across the skills system Contributing to programme monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement activities Supporting wider commissioning and programme delivery activity as required What We Are Looking For: Experience and knowledge Experience of managing contracts and performance across multiple providers or programmes Strong understanding of adult education, skills funding, or wider public sector programme delivery Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, including procurement, funding rules, and compliance requirements Skills and capabilities Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex performance and financial data Ability to manage risk, challenge performance and drive improvement in delivery Strong project and programme management skills, including monitoring, evaluation and reporting Partnership and communication Proven ability to build effective relationships with providers, employers and public sector partners Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to a range of audiences Professional approach Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, evolving policy environment A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the confidence to influence and challenge Commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant and impactful public services We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Devon County Council has an Agile Working policy to demonstrate commitment to supporting a positive work-life balance for employees and a commitment to be Carbon Neutral by 2030. Agile working is an important element of the strategy for adapting to, and thriving in, the working environment following the coronavirus pandemic. For more information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Mirela Doana on mirela.doana@devon.gov.uk How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . Happy to Talk Flexible Working . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . Reference: REQ009843
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HR and Recruitment Coordinator - Totnes St John C of E Primary School (Academies for Character and Excellence)
- South Hams, Devon
- Full Time
- Devon NJC Grade D: £26,824 - £28,598
Excellence through Cultivating Character, Sharing Talents and Pursuing Innovation Fixed Term from September 2026 - December 2026 The Academies for Character and Excellence is a growing Trust of 20 Primary Schools making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation. The Trust is passionate about educating its pupils ensuring every child has an equity of opportunity through the rich holistic character education it provides. The values of the Trust, which are Community, Collaboration, Equity, Uncompromising Excellence and Integrity, are embedded in everyday practice both operationally at board level and also within our teams across the Trust. We are passionate about the innovative curriculum we offer and our collaborative approach to working. Our network of Teams enables our people to have opportunities to develop and flourish within their own field of expertise. Are you highly organised, people-focused and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with like-minded people? We are seeking a HR & Recruitment Coordinator to join our central HR team on a fixed-term basis to help support an increase in HR project work, from September to December 2026. Supporting our family of 20 primary schools, you will play a key role in coordinating supply cover and supporting recruitment activity across the Trust. Working alongside our HR Lead, Senior HR Advisor and HR Advisor, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in HR, recruitment, administration or education who enjoys building relationships and delivering excellent customer service. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who will: Coordinate day-to-day supply cover requirements across Trust schools. Liaise with supply agencies and maintain positive working relationships. Support end-to-end recruitment processes, from advertising vacancies to onboarding successful candidates. Coordinate safer recruitment checks, references, DBS documentation and pre-employment screening. Provide administrative support throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Maintain accurate HR and recruitment records. Respond to queries from school leaders and colleagues in a professional and timely manner. Support the wider HR team with people-related administration and projects as required. Work in partnership with headteachers, administration teams and all stakeholders We can offer the candidate: A supportive and collaborative HR team. The opportunity to make a real difference to our schools and pupils. Local Government Pension Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Professional development opportunities. If you enjoy working in a HR team and coordinating recruitment, building positive relationships and ensuring our schools have the staffing support they need, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post For further information or an informal discussion please contact Rozel Ridgway on rozel.ridgway@acexcellence.co.uk , or Hannah Fleet on hannah.fleet@acexcellence.co.uk or complete an application form which is found on our Trust website ACE Trust Vacancies | Academies for Character and Excellence | Devon Applications must be completed and emailed to Hannah Fleet hannah.fleet@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am on Friday 31st July 2026.
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