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Learning Leader - The Deaf Academy
- East Devon, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- Learning Support | LL1 - LL3: £19,800 - 20,793 actual salary (FTE 24,975 - £26,228 FTE)
Your Role Join our School or College teams as a Learning Leader in September! Are you a mainstream or SEN Teaching Assistant, or experienced in adult social care who is looking for a term time role in a unique school or college setting? Do you have an interest in learning BSL but have never had the chance before? The Deaf Academy is recruiting for Learning Leaders to join our school or college team in September, supporting Deaf students in our academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to change the lives of Deaf students while developing your own skills – the Academy delivers in house BSL qualifications during work hours, so you can learn on the job! You will be supported and developed as part of a passionate, skilled team, who do their utmost to inspire and enable our young people to thrive. You will be supporting young people to achieve their academic ambitions but also prepare for independence. Alongside assisting the Classroom Teacher in planning, monitoring, assessments and effective teaching and learning of all students. As part of this role you will provide specialist support and/or interventions with children and young people in academic subjects, addressing the needs of students who need help to overcome barriers to learning and behaviour. Alongside assisting the Classroom Teacher in planning, monitoring, assessments and effective teaching and learning of all students. Staff are well supported through our weekly CPD sessions, and in being sponsored through BSL qualifications to help your professional development You will be based within our purpose-built facility in Exmouth. This new world-class Academy will change the lives of Deaf students. It will break down barriers to Deaf young people, bring communities together and enable families to thrive. Key responsibilities: Contribute effectively to teacher planning and preparation of lessons Monitor student’s participation and progress, providing feedback to teachers and giving constructive support to pupils as they learn Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning Promote and support the inclusion of deaf pupils and all pupils in their learning activities To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults responsible for (or come into contact with) in accordance with the Academy Policy & Procedures Contribute to planning, recording and implementation of Student Support Plans Key requirements: A commitment to learn about deaf awareness and attend training to support a total communication approach including BSL, AAC and other relevant communication methods to meet the students' needs Experience of working within an Education setting Ability to relate well to students, colleagues, other professionals and parents Working knowledge of National/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning strategies Promote and safeguard the welfare of students/young people What we will offer: A CPD program geared to your specific training needs Sponsorship to achieve qualifications in British Sign Language up to Level 3 Group Personal Pension including 8% employer contribution Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Life Assurance Free onsite parking Cycle to work scheme Long-term career development within a forward thinking and innovative organisation Subsidized lunches for £2.50 Employee retail and shopping discount plan Safeguarding Information The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS check is required. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). The Academy is a Disability Committed Employer in promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff. The Academy is also signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in supporting ex-service personnel in recognising their skills and experience. For further information and to apply, please click here: Learning Leader | SAMpeople Recruit Closing Date: 6 July 2026 12:14.
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Maintenance / Painter & Decorator x 2 - West Croft School
- North Devon, Devon, Torridge
- Part Time
- £13.47 per hour
West Croft School is a maintained school and nursery in the beautiful town of Bideford, serving a community of 400+ pupils and parents. Due to school improvement funding, we have an opportunity for a skilled tradespersons to join us over the Summer holidays to complete some much needed maintenance around the school site. The post is temporary due to funding over the summer period to make school improvements. General maintenance, decorating and painting will be the main focus. You will be directed by the Operations Manager and given a timetable of duties for the Summer period. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please call Mr Darren Ford on 01237 473548. 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. For an application pack please email: recruitment@westcroft.devon.sch.uk
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant for the Personalised Learning Centre - King Edward VI Community College (Education South West)
- South Hams, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- Grade D: £27,709 - £29,542 FTE (actual salary will be pro-rata of FTE)
Start Date: As soon as possible About this Role We are seeking to recruit a skilled and adaptable HLTA to join the SEND and inclusion team at King Edward VI Community College. This role is based within a personalised learning centre (PLC) and supports students who require additional provision at different points in the school day. The majority of students supported will remain on a mainstream timetable, accessing the PLC for targeted support, short-term intervention, or during periods when they are unable to access lessons. This may include: students accessing planned SEND provision students requiring short-term co-regulation support students working within the provision for a limited period due to suspension The HLTA will deliver structured, curriculum-aligned support using resources provided by teaching staff, adapting them as needed to ensure accessibility for individual learners. The role also includes supporting students to regulate, re-engage and return to learning as appropriate. There may also be scope to contribute to the development of targeted provision, including support for students experiencing Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA). Key Responsibilities Targeted Provision within the PLC Support students accessing the PLC for planned SEND provision, short-term intervention, or during periods of internal withdrawal Work with students who have left lessons due to dysregulation, providing structured support to help them settle and re-engage Provide supervision and structured learning for students placed in the provision for short-term periods (e.g. suspension) Curriculum Support Deliver learning activities based on curriculum content provided by teaching staff Adapt materials and approaches to ensure accessibility for students with a range of learning needs Support students to engage with and complete curriculum-based work Promote independence and sustained focus on learning tasks Small Group & Individual Support · Work with individuals and small groups to support: Engagement with learning Literacy and numeracy where needed Organisation and approach to tasks Provide clear structure and routine to support learning and engagement Monitor and record student engagement and progress Regulation & Behaviour Support Respond to students who present in a dysregulated state, using calm and consistent approaches Support students to regulate and return to a learning-ready state Maintain a predictable, safe and purposeful environment within the PLC Reinforce expectations, routines and boundaries in a clear and supportive way Reintegration Support Support students to return to lessons or their timetable when appropriate Work with staff to ensure transitions are well managed and students are prepared to re-engage Contribute to strategies that support longer-term engagement with school Development of Provision Contribute to the ongoing development of the PLC as a consistent and effective area of support Support the development of targeted approaches for students with SEND Work collaboratively with SEND and pastoral teams to review and refine provision Collaboration & Professional Practice Work closely with teaching staff, SENDCo and inclusion colleagues Contribute to SEND support plans and EHCP provision where appropriate Maintain accurate records of support, engagement and behaviour Engage in reflective practice and professional development Person Specification Essential Experience working with students with SEND, including SEMH needs Experience supporting students outside of the classroom or in alternative provision settings Ability to adapt learning materials to meet a range of needs Strong relational skills and the ability to quickly establish positive working relationships Calm, consistent approach to behaviour and regulation Ability to manage a varied workload and respond to changing needs throughout the day Desirable Experience working in a personalised learning base or similar provision Experience supporting students following suspension or during periods of disengagement Experience supporting students with EBSNA/EBSA Understanding of trauma-informed or relational approaches Experience supporting reintegration into mainstream learning What We Offer The opportunity to help shape and develop bespoke SEND provision within an inclusive school community A supportive and collaborative team with a strong relational ethos A varied and evolving role responsive to student need and provision development The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people who struggle to access education This document outlines the duties for the time being to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and the duties may be varied from time to time which do not change the general character to the job or the level of responsibility entailed. ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further details and to apply for this role visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149247/EDV-2026-KEVCC-03534 Closing Date: Midnight, Thursday 2nd July, 2026.
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