We are seeking a School Chaplain to join our thriving school community at Sexey’s School. This is an exciting opportunity to offer a prayerful and pastoral presence across the school, supporting students, staff, parents and carers through the many experiences and milestones of school life.

Working closely with the Headteacher, pastoral team, local churches and wider school community, the Chaplain will help to enrich and transform the life of the school through compassionate pastoral care, spiritual support, worship and outreach.

We are looking for someone with an understanding of the Christian faith and its relationship with education, strong pastoral and listening skills, and a genuine desire to work with children and young people. Experience in chaplaincy, spiritual care, collective worship or education are essential.

At Sexey’s, we work together with a determination to be exceptional in all that we do. We are a caring community where pastoral care, faith, compassion and the flourishing of every member of our school community are at the heart of what we do.

If you are excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people and contribute to the spiritual and pastoral life of our school, we would very much like to hear from you.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the holder of this post is a practising Christian in good standing with a denomination recognised by Churches Together in England (Equality Act 2010 part 1) and/or able to provide references that they are a member of good standing in a trinitarian church.

Visits to the school and Trust are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment

You will join a supportive team with collaborative, respectful colleagues, both within the Religious Education department and the wider school and Trust community, who all aspire to delivering outstanding teaching and sharing best practice. We are looking for a passionate and driven teacher who is dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their full potential and develops a love of learning.

We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues. The ability to teach an additional subject(s) would be an advantage. Our students are a pleasure to teach, they are motivated, articulate and respectful and we pride ourselves on our strong staff–student relationships.

We are a caring community and were proud to be named by the Sunday Times as the ‘happiest school in Somerset’ in 2025 (Ofsted date 2020-2025).

Join us at Sexey’s School and be part of a team committed to being exceptional in all that we do.

Required in particular for exams taking place throughout the year, and in particular in Summer 2027, in addition to future exams

Experience is not necessary as full training will be provided.  Contact the school via qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk or 01278 455531 for further information

This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive and caring environment with delightful, enthusiastic children and in a beautiful rural working setting.

Applicants seeking further hours may wish to consider also applying for the role of Cleaner currently being advertised. Please state on your application if you wish to be considered for both roles.

Would you like to join a welcoming and supportive team where your contribution truly makes a difference?

Ashlands CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work alongside our class teachers. The successful candidate will help provide a stable, caring, stimulating, and supportive learning environment for a child with an EHCP, enabling them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The core purpose of this role is to work closely with class teachers to support a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring they are fully engaged in their learning and making sustained progress. The role also involves promoting the child’s independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion through both 1:1 and small group sessions.

The ideal candidates will:

• Have previous TA experience, including experience supporting children with additional needs, and a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Be committed to supporting and understanding the individual needs of pupils
• Possess a positive, 'can do' and flexible attitude and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team; and
• Hold a Relevant TA qualification or be prepared to work towards gaining Level 2 of the National Qualifications framework.

Our children are kind, curious, and eager to learn. We have a welcoming, family atmosphere and a caring ethos rooted in our Church School Vision and Values: “Love of Learning, Love of Life, Love of One Another.”

We offer a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and staff to flourish with a supportive community of staff, governors, parents and volunteers.

This is an exciting opportunity to support young people, and to work with a supportive team in a caring, aspirational and inclusive school. If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

You will play a key role in ensuring students travel to and from school in a safe, timely, and supportive manner. The post holder will be responsible for operating the minibus in accordance with all safety regulations, carrying out basic vehicle checks, and working closely with school staff to meet transport needs.

This role may suit someone who enjoys working with young people and values being part of a supportive school community. If you believe you have the qualities, experience, and commitment we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

We are a caring community and were proud to be named by the Sunday Times as the ‘happiest school in Somerset’ in 2025 (Ofsted date 2020-2025).

We can offer you a supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment with great colleagues, opportunities for professional growth and development, a fantastic pension scheme, access to Health & Wellbeing Scheme, cycle to work scheme, access to retail discounts, opportunities to travel abroad and within the UK to support school trips and involvement in numerous extra-curricular clubs

Closing date: 12pm on 22 May 2026

• Grade 15 Point 3 - actual salary £9,012pa based on full-time equivalent £24,796pa
• 17.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 7am-8:45am and 3:35pm-5:20pm
• Permanent, term time only (35 working weeks)
• Required as soon as possible
• You must hold a current, clean and valid driving licence D1 preferred unrestricted or a PSV licence, D1 restricted (car licence obtained prior to 01/01/1997) considered.
• Minimum of two years’ driving experience