Location: Chard Street, Thorncombe, Nr. Chard, Somerset TA20 4NEThe First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools, is seeking to recruit a 1:1 Specialised Teaching Assistant for Thorncombe, St Mary's Primary Academy.Thorncombe, St Mary's is a small, rural primary school set in the lovely village of Thorncombe, just a few miles from the towns of Chard and Axminster. We believe the purpose of education is to nurture and enable every child to thrive and achieve their full potential.  We make good use of our extension outdoor grounds and  have access to local countryside to enhance the delivery of our broad and balanced curriculum.We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual to support a pupil with additional needs.The successful candidate will be required to:•  Establish constructive relationships with the pupil and encourage interaction with others• To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.•  Liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school• You  will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassionIn return we offer:• The opportunity to work within a progressive and forward thinking multi academy trust• Employee assistance programme•  Cycle to work scheme• Contributory pension through Local Government PensionThis role is linked to funding and offered on a fixed term basis until 31 August 2025.For more information about the position, or to visit the school prior to application, please contact the School Administrator on thorncombeoffice@acornacademy.org  or 01460 30535.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Thorncombe, St Mary's CE Primary Academy All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. For further information and to apply please visit Thorncombe, St Mary's - 1:1 Teaching Assistant - 32.5 hours - Term time only at Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | MyNewTermPlease apply by 9am on the closing date.

Location: Hybrid (Homebased/Caddsdown, Bideford/Westbank, Exminster If you want a job that really makes a difference, apply today and join our award-winning charity as part of our Devon Young Carers Team!About the roles:We are looking to recruit passionate support workers, who will play a crucial role in supporting young carers by undertaking assessments of young carers in order to identify their needs. You will also support the provision of practical and emotional support for young carers by attending trips and activities (including some residentials), as well as identifying and responding to any child protection issues and concerns in line with agreed procedures. As a Young Carers Support Worker:You will work with targeted schools, establishing relationships, which support them to seek Carers Trust Young Carers in Schools Accreditation. You will undertake transition assessments with young carers aged 14 and over to identify their on-going needs.You will support the provision of practical and emotional support for young carers by attending trips and activities (including some residentials).You will identify and respond to child protection issues and concerns in line with agreed guidance, policies and procedures, including completing MASH enquiries. What we offer: •  A generous allowance of 25 days of annual leave (pro rata) a year plus bank holidays as well as the possibility to purchase more through salary sacrifice scheme;•  Company Sick Pay following successful completion of probation period;•  Access to a 24/7 confidential advice line for staff including advice on everyday matters, debt and financial advice, legal and tax advice as well as family care advice;•  Access to exclusive staff discounts from days out to travel, accommodation, cinema tickets and supermarket discounts;•  Inclusion in a friendly and professional team who prides itself in supporting the needs of carers around Devon;•  Discounts for our on-site Kidzone (After School & Holiday Clubs);•  Access to a fully equipped on-site gym with parking available;•  Cycle to work scheme.What we are looking for:We will be shortlisting on the following criteria, so please refer as to how you meet these in your covering letter, ensuring similar work examples are included: •  Experience of working with children / young people;•  Knowledge of the legal implications of working with young and vulnerable people including confidentiality, safeguarding of children and vulnerable people, health and safety and data protection.•  Effective and sensitive communication and advocacy skills in writing and verbally. •  Ability to find creative solutions to problems. •  Demonstrates a child-centred approach. •  Proven reliability and professionalism. •  The ability to undertake risk/needs assessments with children and young people. •  Car driver/owner (or otherwise able to satisfy, with appropriate adjustments, requirements for travel associated with the role). About Westbank:Westbank is an award-winning, Devon-based registered charity established in 1986 and became a company limited by guarantee in 2007. The organisation was originally set up to provide practical and emotional support to people in the villages along with west bank of the River Exe. The organisation now works with communities and individuals across Devon.Devon Carers is a service delivered by Westbank, and is one of the largest and most successful carer’s services in the UK, providing information and support to over 22,000 unpaid carers of all ages. Devon Carers is the focus for the delivery of a number of services for carers of all ages across Devon, including peer support, hospital services and young carers. Our charity is committed to supporting inclusion and diversity in everything we do, so we encourage all candidates who meet the requirements to submit their application.Westbank is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is, therefore, subject to an Enhanced DBS check.It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (adults at risk/children).To applyTo help us better evaluate your suitability for these roles, please submit an up-to-date CV, with a covering letter outlining how you meet the shortlisting criteriaPlease also include the following examples in your cover letter:1. Do you have experience of working with Children & Young People?2. Do you have a ‘Can do’ approach, are you a resourceful and self-motivated individual?3. Do you have the ability to work independently and manage set workloads?Please email your application CV to  to vacancies@westbank.org.uk by 9am Friday 25th of October 2024

This post is fixed term to provide maternity cover.Honiton Primary School is a large friendly school with happy, polite children who enjoy learning and being part of our World Ready ethos. We are seeking an experienced teacher who will teach in KS2, to commence the post in January 2025 to cover maternity leave. We are looking for someone who can deliver consistent progress through high engagement and thoughtful curriculum planning. We understand the demands of teaching, provide all teachers with quality support and professional development, and seek to ensure that every teacher enjoys teaching and is excited about developing their career in education. If you are an experienced yet aspirant teacher who is excited by the prospect of joining us then please do step forward.  We can offer a great deal of professional support, guidance and opportunity for the successful candidate.We look forward to hearing from you and to finding out how you would make learning special for the children in your class.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office on 01404 548700 if you would like to arrange this on 9th October 2024 at 16.15. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers working in regulated activity to share this commitment.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 Home | Honiton Primary School or email admin@honiton-pri.devon.sch.uk  CV's will not be considered.Your completed application form should be returned to admin@honiton-pri.devon.sch.uk by 9am on the closing date.