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Temp EDS Social Worker
- Devon
- Casual
- £22.85 plus 20% unsocial hours
Temporary/Casual Internal DCC Employees ONLY An exciting opportunity has arisen within The Emergency Duty Service (EDS) for locum Social Workers. We’re a friendly and dynamic team who are working hard to embed research and best practice into all we do. EDS is a service which provides an opportunity for social workers to enhance and develop their skills in almost all areas of child social work practice. No two shifts are ever the same! Hear what two of our current locums have to say about EDS: “I love working for EDS because it allows me to keep my knowledge and practice up to date, it allows me to work in different areas of the service IE in the day I work in fostering, but at the weekends I can do child protection/more safeguarding type work which allows me to develop in my experience and resilience. I also feel really supported by the team and the managers who are accessible and approachable”. “I love being a locum for EDT! I have been a locum for 7 years now I think and have always very much felt like part of the team. Everyone is so supportive and helpful, and no question is ever too silly to ask. I have found that undertaking EDT alongside my substantive post within children’s services has given me such a nice balance to my career, as I love child protection work and am passionate about us delivering the best service possible to our children in Devon”. We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic practitioners who can provide a relational approach to supporting children and their families out of hours. You will have the following: • Ability to be flexible and creative. • Ability to make recommendations for action in relation to complex situations including those where there may be significant risks. • Innovative and capacity to problem solve, combined with a passion for restorative practice. • In depth knowledge of social work practice within child protection. • Capacity to commit to one shift per month. Weekend shifts include Saturday and Sunday 09:00 -17:00 pm and Friday 16:00 – 22:00pm. • Your own transport. We can offer: • Shifts paid at SCP33 plus 20% unsocial hours enhancement and 12.1% holiday pay – All claimed through Temp Solutions. • A supportive and nurturing environment. • Supervision with a genuine focus on reflective practice. • Flexibility around homeworking. Please email an expression of interest which includes a short summary of your statutory work experience, current role and why you’d like to join EDS as a locum social worker to jennifer.treleaven@devon.gov.uk or, if you’d like more information, email samantha.buxton@devon.gov.uk
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Cleaner - Wynstream Primary School (Education South West)
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £12.65 per hour
A cleaning job that really makes a difference? Why clean in a supermarket, or an office block, when you could put your skills to work in a school? Where what you do is as important as the teacher at the front of the class. There is no doubt that children coming into a school which is clean and ordered makes all the difference to how they feel, and how they perform through the day. It is fact! It could be you who makes this difference! With the added advantage of part time hours, towards the end of the day, giving you maximum flexibility to use your time earlier in the day as you wish. Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For more information about the post, please contact Janet Sedgeman on: 01548 852461 Ext 1140 or to apply for the role, please email your CV to janet.sedgeman@educationsouthwest.org.uk
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Teaching Assistant - Highweek Community Primary & Nursery School
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £13.26 - £13.69 per hour
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team at Highweek Community Primary & Nursery School. We are looking for an individual who is flexible, patient, hardworking, and fully committed to maximising the learning opportunities of our pupils. The ideal candidate will possess a positive mindset, resilience, and a strong determination to improve educational outcomes. You will need to be highly organised, proactive, versatile, and resilient in supporting our students’ development. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to prepare and deliver provisions that cater to the needs of all pupils in your care, including whole-class, small group, and one-on-one support. Previous experience is an advantage but not essential. We are searching for a professional who can inspire both students and colleagues, someone willing to go above and beyond for our pupils. If you are an energetic and positive team player with excellent communication skills, and have experience supporting pupils with SEND, we would love to hear from you. At Highweek, we offer a supportive environment, with opportunities for regular professional development. ICT skills are essential, and you should be open to attending occasional twilight training sessions to enhance your professional growth. Highweek is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals who are keen to contribute to the wider life of the school and who are committed to helping us continue our journey from Good to Outstanding. This post is fixed term due to a known fall in roll. If you are interested, we encourage you to get in touch with us. For more information about our school, please explore the following links: our Ofsted report (March 2023) and the school website: www.highweekprimary.co.uk . We strongly encourage visits to our school prior to making an application to ensure that we are the right fit for you. To arrange a visit or for any inquiries, please contact Tracy Lowe on 01626 216300 or via email at tlowe@highweekprimary.co.uk . (Closed over half-term). References will only be requested for those shortlisted, prior to interview. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. An application form can be downloaded below. Please return your completed application form to tlowe@highweekprimary.co.uk by 9am 27th March 2026.
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