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Teaching Assistant (Level 1) - Honiton Primary School

  • East Devon, Devon
  • Multiple Terms
  • £12.85 - £13.05 per hour

We are looking for a enthusiastic, hard-working and dedicated individual to join our primary school.  We are looking for someone who is warm, caring and patient, and who can quickly build a positive, trusting relationship with individuals and with the other children in our school. Experience of working within a school setting in a similar role would be extremely beneficial, but is not essential, as training will be provided as needed. The role therefore provides an excellent opportunity for you to develop your expertise in supporting children with special educational needs in their primary years.  We would like you to start on 6th January 2026 or sooner if possible. The post is fixed-term until 31 August 2028 when there will be a review of the external funding.   The hours of work will be confirmed at interview but are likely to be 8.30 until 15.20, Monday to Friday, with 20 minutes lunch break, in term-time.  Ideally you will: 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 resilient when faced with challenges. Be willing to work as part of a team. Be able to use his/her own initiative when required. Have previous experience of working in a school. Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills. Have experience of working with children with special needs. Have experience of supporting primary-aged children. . Please see the job description and person specification for further details of the post.  School visits are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office on 01404 548700 if you would like to arrange this. 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 DBS disclosure. 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. This ‘regulated activity’ post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, a Disqualification by Association check and other rigorous safe recruitment procedures. Failure to disclose important information may lead to dismissal if discovered at a later date. Offer of appointment for the successful candidate will be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references. Honiton Primary is an equal opportunities employer. An application form and further details can be downloaded from our school website www.honitonprimary.co.uk or can be downloaded from the attached below. CV's will not be considered. Your completed application form should be returned to: admin@honiton-pri.devon.sch.uk   Please apply by 9am on the closing date.

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Financial and Administrative Assistant - Newton Poppleford and Harpford Parish Council

  • East Devon, Devon, Hybrid
  • Part Time
  • SCP 4 - 9: £13.05 - £14.13 per hour

Location:  Home (and office once established). Contract:  6 month fixed term contract with potential to increase. Newton Poppleford and Harpford Parish Council is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join as an Administrative & Financial Assistant to the Parish Clerk. The role is interesting, and you will be required to carry out a varied range of financial and administrative tasks to help with the day to day running of the Council. Tasks to be completed in an efficient manner with attention to detail. The role is initially for 10 hours per week, but there is room for flexibility going forward. Please only apply if you are able to commute to Newton Poppleford, ideally you will be within 20 miles. Start date to be agreed with the successful applicant. The Parish consists of three villages, Newton Poppleford, Harpford and Venn Ottery. There are thirteen Councillors and numerous assets including play spaces, allotments, cemeteries and toilets. The role is initially home based, and an office space is to be acquired for ad hoc hours in the future. Main Purpose of the Role To conduct a varied range of day-to-day financial and administrative tasks in an efficient manner, and general support to the clerk. Main Duties Research and arrange for tenders and quotations, maintain and process records accurately, including day to day finance plus filing Assist with banking processes and reconciliation Raising the Parish Council's profile and providing information, maintain the Website/Parish Online and social media platforms Respond to the public face to face and via written correspondence (letter/email) Administer NPHPC Burial Ground Administer the Allotment allocation scheme for the parish, consulting with the Allotment Manager and Committee when appropriate. Ensure Tenancy Agreements and rent payments are up to date and undertake any associated work. Maintain accurate records admin/finance/correspondence Administering and maintaining of all council assets Policy review Please email  clerk@newtonpopplefordandharpford-pc.gov.uk for further information. Please use the attached application form. Please return completed applications to: the Clerk, Dawn Chandler by email clerk@newtonpopplefordandharpford-pc.gov.uk    Application Deadline: 7 December 2025.

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Job Coach - United Response

  • South Hams, Devon
  • Multiple Terms
  • £25k FTE plus essential car allowance £1353.42

Are you passionate about working with young people? Are you looking for a way to positively impact people’s lives? United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with special educational needs (SEN) learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries We have a fantastic opportunity to join us as Job Coach Tutor, if you have experience of CEIAG ( Careers, Education, Advice & Guidance) and hold a full British Driving licence we would love to hear from you! The benefits In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: x2 well being days per year Pension contribution Work life balance Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan) Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers Refer a friend scheme Who we need Delivery of the programme is through a mix of education and work related activity both 1:1 and group work. Making it happen - your role The successful candidate will: Through community delivery - effectively engage with young people to motivate and encourage participation and meet the project outcomes. Hold a full UK driving licence Through employer engagement and in work support ensure a sustainable integration into the labour market of young people 16 – 24 years old, in particular those with and education health care plan (EHCP) including young people with complex needs, at risk of social exclusion and young people from marginalised communities. Do this by planning and delivering a person centred accredited programme which supports young people to overcome their personal barriers. Interventions on their journey could include confidence building, CV writing, job searching and interview skills. Pathways to support the goals of the young people could include travel training, community projects, health & wellbeing, cooking, supported work tasters, supported work experience, supported internships and job trials. Have experience of working in an educational setting with young people who have special educational needs including social and emotional behaviour problems. Also need good IT and self-management skills and a flexible approach. You will also have the ability to market individuals or services, have an understanding of the supported employment process and basic knowledge of social enterprises. We offer both formal and on the job training, and our national specialists are on hand to provide expert advice and support in best practice, inclusion, quality and health and safety, providing exceptional support and making a difference to people’s lives. You will be fully inducted working alongside experienced colleagues. If you have a keen interest in making a difference and engaging with people and you are patient, empathetic and a good communicator then we would like to hear from you! ‘United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. For further information and to apply please go to our website, Vacancy Details .

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