The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon, West Dorset & Plymouth, is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant, Mealtime Assistant and After School Club Worker to join the hard-working and friendly team at St Andrew's Chardstock  Primary Academy.As a Church of England school, we are proud of our Christian distinctiveness. Our Christian values and ethos underpin everything we do at St Andrew’s, Chardstock. We are a fully inclusive school and we welcome children from all faiths and backgrounds. We encourage every child to develop as a responsible citizen and show respect for others and the environment. In our school there is a sense of community and, although a small village school, we acknowledge our responsibility in opening the eyes of our pupils to the wider world as well as embracing and valuing the community in which we live. We believe in encouraging our pupils to take part in local events to demonstrate our core values in relation to the local community and as global citizens.We are looking for a warm and caring individual to assist our staff team in providing the highest level of care for the safety and wellbeing of children. You are required to be an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside class teachers across all areas of the curriculum.•  To deliver targeted interventions.•  To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.•  To work under the direction of the head of school and class teachers to demonstrate high levels of progress and development for pupils.•  You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion.•  To nurture positive relationships with staff, pupils, families and whilst working with other professionals.The positions available are: - Mealtime Assistant: 7.5 hours per week Monday to Friday - 12-1.30pm  (£4,147 pa actual)- After School Club Worker: 6 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 3.30-5.30pm  (£3,370 pa actual)- Teaching Assistant: 11 hours per week - hours to be discussed at interview (£6,178 pa actual)Term time only (38 weeks per year)We are looking for candidates to apply for all or some of the positions, please state your preference in your personal statement on the application.Why work for us•  Professional and career development pathways, coaching and mentoring•  Fast-track process to explore new opportunities across the trust family of schools•  Access to either the Teacher or Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on the role)•  Access to a free and confidential employee wellbeing programme•  Tax-free cycle-to-work schemeSafeguardingWe 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 an enhanced DBS disclosure. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Safeguarding - Chardstock Primary Academy.  All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.ContactFor more information about the position, or to visit the school prior to application, please contact the School Administrator on office@standrews.devon.sch.uk  or telephone 01460 220534.For further information and to apply please visit Vacancies at The First Federation Trust Please apply by 9am 26th August 2025.

Responsible to:       NDADA CEOContract:                  18 Months fixed with potential to extendPension:                    Workplace pensionWork location:          North Devon Outreach Centre with hybrid optionalBenefits:                    24 days annual leave a year pro-rata, plus day for birthday, rising by 1 day a year                                      until 5 years’ service – maximum 30 days plus bank holidays.  ✨ Do you love bringing people together? Can you spot someone’s strengths and put them to good use? Are you brilliant at making people feel welcome and valued?We’re looking for a warm, organised, and energetic Volunteer Coordinator to help launch the Women’s Community Hub in Barnstaple.💡 You’ll be the friendly face that connects local volunteers, from skilled tradespeople giving their time for free, to community members lending a hand and make sure their talents are used at just the right time in the project.🤝 Working closely with Encompass Southwest Buildings Project Manager, you’ll:•  Schedule volunteers for different stages of the Hub’s development•  Support them while they’re on site (yes, including tea breaks and biscuits! ☕🍪)•  Create a real sense of community and belonging among everyone involvedWhat you’ll bring:✅ Fantastic organisational skills – making sure everything and everyone is in the right place at the right time✅ Great people skills – connecting volunteers, plans, and NDADA staff✅ The confidence to motivate and encourage others✅ A flexible, can-do attitude – ready to jump in where neededThis is a brilliant opportunity to be part of something new, exciting, and truly community-led. Every week will be different, but every week will make a difference.For more information and how to apply please see job description and application form below and email your application to admin@ndada.co.uk. 

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.Working within the Children’s Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.Our Children’s Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their line individual care plans and needs are met.The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience and enhance and promote their life experiences and independence. You'll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life.The role includes:Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.Provide supervision for staff.Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals.Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.Creating fun and positive atmosphere.Organising and taking part in activities.Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage.Personal qualities:Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.Remaining calm in challenging situationsAble to implement boundaries.Able to adapt and respond quickly.If you have the above qualities but may not have all the practical skills yet, we will support you through training and development in line with your personal development plan and actively promote succession planning.This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.Pay and enhancements:37 hours per week plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year) Starting rate is £15.82 per hour, rising to £17.47 per hour.Overnight rate is £21.09 per hour, rising to £23.29 per hour.Saturday rate is £23.73 per hour, rising to £26.20 per hour.Sunday and bank holiday rate is £31.64 per hour, raising to £34.94 per hour. We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or sleep ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.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 job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date if a sufficient amount of applications have been received, so we recommend applying early.Please note:The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role. We cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post or consider applications from individuals with less than two years left on existing visas as we require consistency to meet the needs of the service.Please see the job description for full info about this position or contact Sarah White for an informal discussion via email: holly.wilscheregreen@devon.gov.uk Interviews for these roles will take place on the 04/09/2025If you do not hear back within 7 days of the closing date, then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.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. 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. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.  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 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. For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page. We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure. Reference: REQ008343