6 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    17 July 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    4 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 15 hours per week (2 days)

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£8,842.97 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Confident in managing classroom behaviour and supporting a range of learning needs.
  • A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible, proactive, and a team player.
  • Has GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
  • Has strong ICT and numeracy skills.
  • Able to build positive relationships with students and staff.

What the school offers its staff

At West Somerset College, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive environment. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, professional development, and the wellbeing of both staff and students. Our employees also benefit from:

  • Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of >24%
  • Employee reward scheme – including high-street discounts and a Staff Wellbeing centre

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About West Somerset College

School type
Academy, ages 13 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
760 pupils enrolled
Age range
13 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
West Somerset College website
Email address
recruitment@btc-trust.org
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-somerset-college

West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

Arranging a visit to West Somerset College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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