We are looking to appoint exceptional individuals into the positions of Casual Examinations Invigilators based at Ivybridge Community College. Hours of work by negotiation, to cover examination sessions throughout the year. Ability to work at least three days a week during the peak times in May and June.  Full day, morning (start 8.30am) and afternoon sessions are offered.Experience is not required, as training will be provided, although applicants will be asked to declare if they have invigilated previously and whether they have any current maladministration/malpractice sanctions applied to them. This is an exciting opportunity to join Westcountry Schools Trust, currently employing approximately 2000 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart.  Built on an extensive track record of excellence, the Trust combines a range of secondary schools, primary schools and business units based in a variety of sites across Devon and Cornwall.  We are also a stone’s throw from some of the best beaches and countryside in the country.For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Wendy Cooper, Examinations Officer on 01752 691000. The application form and full job description is available from www.ivybridge.devon.sch.ukCompleted applications to be returned to HR@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk by the closing date.Interviews will provisionally take place the week commencing Monday, 10 October 2022.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check is required for this post.Closing date for applications: Monday, 10 October 2022, 9.00am.

Start Date: Pending pre-employment checks and notice period.Transforming Futures Trust have an exciting opportunity for Teaching Assistants and Learning Mentors to join our bases in Devon and Cornwall.As our Teaching Assistant, you will support the learning of our pupils in care across our bases. The successful candidate would ideally have experience of working with young people who have additional needs as well as their own resilience to support our young people on a daily basis. You will be expected to work outside of the normal classroom environment, including off site work, as a way to encourage our students to learn. You will be professional in your approach and organised in your working.You will be supporting teaching specialists in delivering high quality teaching and learning by providing care and support enabling young people to thrive, behavioural coping mechanisms that help our young people make good choices and reflect on their actions and you will provide academic support for the group or young person you will be working with.You will be at the forefront of making life changing differences to a group of young people who deserve the same high level of education as their peers.If you have good communication skills, and a desire to help make a difference to young people’s lives, then we would like to hear from you. For this post, we do require you to have a full driving license and access to transport (excluding Bretonside and Dover Road).Please visit www.transformingfutures.org.uk to view all our current vacancies and to download the job description, applicant pack and application form.Your completed application form should be returned to TFTrecruitment@deltservices.co.uk.

Required to commence October 2022.The Link Academy Trust are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and talented individual to join our dedicated team at Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary School. You will provide general class support including delivering phonics, tailored interventions and small group work under the direction of the teacher. We are looking for an individual with a sensitive and nurturing approach to children’s needs, who can be flexible, communicate effectively and think creatively.We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations and structures to help you to succeed. You will need to show initiative, creativity and demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful and growing team to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel ‘special’.We want you to come and join our happy, positive learning environments where our consistent vision is that through collaboration we will always be ‘Stronger Together’.We are looking for someone with a strong, sensitive and caring approach to children’s needs, who is able to be an effective communicator and think creatively. You will need to show a high degree of initiative and be solution focussed.Ideally, you will:• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills;• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;• Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries;• Be willing to work as part of a team;• Be energetic, positive and enthusiastic;• Be able to use your own initiative when required.You should have a good knowledge of phonics plus literacy and numeracy to GCSE A-C or equivalent. You would need to be flexible, as you will also be required to undertake the role of part time Mealtime Assistant.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.To download an application form, please visit www.widecombe.thelink.academy/website/vacancies/471789.Your completed application form should be returned to Sue Howard, Trust HR Officer, by emailing hr@thelink.academy.Please apply by noon on the closing date.