Tarka Learning Partnership Vacancies
Educational Psychologist – Tarka Learning Partnership
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 14th February. Shortlisting will be on Tuesday 15th February with interviews taking place on Wednesday 2nd March 2022.
Full-time, permanent position. Based in Barnstaple.
Soulbury EP Scale A 3 – 9 – £42,075 – £53,247 per annum (The pay will be negotiable on the EP scale dependent on the experience of the applicant)
Inclusion is at the heart of the Tarka Learning Partnership (TLP) which is a multi-academy trust where seeking to serve all within our community of North Devon is at our core. We will achieve this through supporting and developing the highest quality practice in our schools and across the Trust.
This role is a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in North Devon through applying psychological understanding to the educational world to have an impact in the short, medium and long term. This impact will be delivered through work with individuals, groups and educational settings through systemic and direct work.
We are seeking to appoint a highly effective Educational Psychologist to promote the educational and personal development of children and young people through the delivery of an effective educational psychology service in TLP schools.
This role will require the post holder to work across all TLP schools as well as supporting schools outside the trust with the same high quality working on a traded basis.
Growth and development is a key part of the values of the Trust and as such this person will be expected to be keen to develop their own practice through seeking to be involved in their own development opportunities – the Trust will seek to support this. Regular supervision is offered, as well as opportunities to work alongside another highly experienced EP.
There will also be opportunities for action research projects to support the development of excellent inclusive practice across the Trust.
Applicants must be professionally qualified and registered with the HCPC.
The Tarka Learning Partnership has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check.
For more information about the role and working at the Trust, please visit Working at Tarka Learning Partnership
For further details about the role and to download the application form, please see below.
If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity and the role, please contact the Director of Inclusion and Safeguarding, Chris Wardle – chris.wardle@tarkatrust.org.uk
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Job Description and Person Specification
After School Club Play Leader – Newport Community School Primary Academy
Closing Date: Monday 24th January 2022 at 12 noon
Permanent. 16 hours, 15 minutes per week. 2.45pm-6.00pm Monday-Friday
38 weeks per year, term time only. Grade D £10.41 – £11.50 per hour
Newport Community School Primary Academy is looking to employ an enthusiastic person who has the skills to lead a small team to provide quality and stimulating after school play provision for children aged between 4 – 11.
The successful person will need to:
- Hold a Level 3 child relevant qualification
- Lead and manage a small team of adults
- Able to provide a stimulating and engaging play environment
- Communicate effectively with parents
The school will offer you:
- Opportunities for professional development as part of appraisal
- Wider support from the teacher/leader of wraparound care provision
- Committed and supportive team
- Well resourced provision and fantastic children
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
A job description, person specification and application form can be found below. Please note, Newport do not accept CVs.
Completed applications for the attention of Julia Camp. Email: applications@newportprimary.devon.sch.uk
Activity Team Leader – Newport Community School Primary Academy
Closing Date: Monday 24th January at 12 noon
Permanent. Lunchtimes: 9 hours, 35 minutes per week. 11.35am-1.30pm Monday-Friday
38 weeks per year, term time only. Grade C £9.81 – £10.21 per hour
Newport Community School Primary Academy is looking to employ an enthusiastic person who has the skills to efficiently lead and deploy Meal Time Assistants to make sure that lunchtime provision for all pupils is safe, positive and promotes activity and wellbeing. You will be responsible for organising and planning children’s physical activities in the outside space. Alongside the Kitchen Manager and supported by Senior Leaders, you will ensure the overall smooth running of school lunches.
There will be opportunity for professional development relevant to the role and an expectation to hold a first aid certificate and participate in safeguarding training.
This job role will suit someone who has an interest or experience in providing physical activities for children and have the confidence to lead, motivate and support a small team.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
A job description, person specification and application form can be found below. Please note, Newport does not accept CVs.
Completed applications for the attention of Julia Camp. Email: applications@newportprimary.devon.sch.uk
Meal Time Assistant – Newport Community School Primary Academy
Closing date: Monday 24th January 2022 at 12 noon
Permanent. Part-time. 6.65 hours per week during lunch time.
Monday – Friday during school term time. 38 weeks per year.
Grade A £9.25 per hour.
A vacancy has arisen for a hardworking, friendly, team player to join Newport’s Meal Time Assistant team to support the children during lunch time and to supervise all areas inside and outside where pupils are playing. Full training to support your role will be given.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
A job description, person specification and application form can be found below. Please note, Newport does not accept CVs.
Completed applications for the attention of Julia Camp. Email: applications@newportprimary.devon.sch.uk
Cleaner – Newport Community School Primary Academy
Closing date: Monday 24th January 2022 at 12 noon
Permanent. Part-time.
12.5 hours per week. 3.30pm – 6.00pm. Monday – Friday during school term time
+ 37.5 hours to be worked during school holiday periods.
Grade A £9.25 per hour.
A vacancy has arisen for a hardworking, friendly, team player to join Newport’s cleaning team as soon as possible. Full training to support your role will be given.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
A job description, person specification and application form can be found below. Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Completed applications for the attention of Julia Camp. Email: applications@newportprimary.devon.sch.uk
Performing Arts Technician – The Park Community School
Contract Term: Permanent post
Vacancy Closing Date: 31/01/2022
Interview Date: w/c 31/01/2022
Work Pattern: Contracted annualised hours of 1,000 per year to be worked with flexibility to meet the performance and assessment needs of the school. We anticipate needing this post holder in school for about six hours each week generally during term time (38 weeks) within the core working day of 8.45 am – 3.30 pm. However additional hours will be required during peak periods – assessment, rehearsal and performance weeks both during the day time and after school. Please read the full job description for more information regarding directed hours.
Grade: NJC B Salary Range (£18,198-£18,562 pay award pending) FTE 0.52 Pro rata salary £10,970 (including holiday pay)
Park is seeking a technician to fill a brand new post within The Park Community School. A performing arts technician will provide whole school support and assistance in the use of theatre and media based technologies to enhance the quality of student work, performance/displays and assemblies. They will also provide administrative support for the performing arts core departments – Drama, Music and Dance, whilst also assisting the performing arts teaching and learning by providing resources and supporting students.
Meal Time Assistant – The Park Community School
Contract Term: Permanent
Vacancy Closing Date: 31/01/2022
Interview Date: w/c 07/02/2022
The Park is seeking to recruit a Mealtime Assistant to join their catering team. As an MTA you will support the school by ensuring that students are able to access meals in a calm orderly manner and operate the tills as needed. Please read the full job description before applying for this position.
As part of the Tarka Learning Partnership the school is a Safe Employer and thorough checks will be carried out as part of their commitment to Safer Recruitment. The school do not accept CVs. Any successful candidate would be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check, and would be expected to adhere to their Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy as well as other mandatory policies.
Meal Time Assistant – Roundswell Community Primary Academy
Grade A. Permanent, Part Time: 6 hours 40 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year
Closing Date: Monday 24th January 2022 at 10am
Shortlisting Date: Monday 24th January 2022
Interview Date: Thursday 27th January 2022 AM
Starting date: As soon as possible
Roundswell is seeking to appoint a reliable and committed Meal Time Assistant to join their friendly and dedicated premises team to start as soon as possible. They are looking for a Meal Time Assistant who is able to:
• supervise their children during lunchtime
• support their young children to have a positive lunchtime experience
• support their children when eating their lunch, offering assistance as required
• ensure their children experience a safe environment on site
• ensure that their children have a positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience
• adapt to a growing school, being a great team player.
If you wish to discuss the post further or meet the Head Teacher, please contact Emma Stubbs, our Business Manager: emma.stubbs@roundswell.tarkatrust.org.uk
This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS with Children’s barred list clearance.
Teaching Assistant – Roundswell Community Primary Academy
Grade C. Permanent, Part Time, 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Theses hours are to be worked Monday to Friday all day.
Closing Date: Monday 24th January 2022 at 10am
Shortlisting Date: Monday 24th January 2022
Interview Date: Thursday 27th January 2022
Start Date: As soon as possible
Do you have the organisational skills to assist with this brand new school’s Early Years provision?
Roundswell is looking for a Teaching Assistant who:
-Is calm, nurturing and open minded and can improve the outcomes for children;
-Can make the curriculum both exciting and enticing whilst personalising it to the individual needs of the child to overcome the barriers to learning;
-Shows commitment, enthusiasm and empathy whilst maintaining consistent behaviour management strategies;
-Has the ability and initiative to work with independence and is flexible to work as part of the school staff team and the wider community of professionals.
If you wish to discuss the post further or meet the Head Teacher, please contact Emma Stubbs, Business Manager: emma.stubbs@roundswell.tarkatrust.org.uk
This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS with Children’s barred list clearance.
