Job details

Salary: £16,356 per annum

Employer: Fiveways School

Location: Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ

Contract type: Apprenticeship, Fixed term, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 2 February 2026 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

Caring, enthusiastic people needed to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties.

Two-Year Contract

Location: Various special schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Independent Non Maintained Schools (INMS), Specialist Provisions, Further Education (FE) and mainstream settings across Somerset and surrounding

Salary: £16,356 annual salary, Working Weeks 39 (term time + inset days) 30 hours per week (with flexibility for travel)

To start as soon as possible

What will I be doing?

Are you passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs plan for their future? Fiveways School, in partnership with Specialist & Personalised Training Services – SPTS, is seeking an Apprentice Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) Advisor to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification. You’ll work closely with students, families, and professionals to provide tailored careers advice and support.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

What we’re looking for:

  • 21+ years old.
  • Experience working with people with Special Educational Needs.
  • Excellent communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

What is in it for me?

  • A two-year fixed-term contract.
  • Full training and support to achieve your Level 6 qualification.

DBS check

DBS Check required.

Supporting documents and information

Fiveways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening and an enhanced DBS clearance. Due to KCSiE guidance, online checks will be carried out as part of our shortlisting process. Please note Local Authority policy requires us to request all references (current and past employers) before interview.

The school employs a rigorous “safeguarding” approach to recruitment.

Fiveways School strives to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex or pregnancy and maternity.

Job Description/Person Specification and Application Forms are available from the school website.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2 February 2026

Date for Interview: Monday 9 February 2026

The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Apply now and help shape futures!

Apply on the Fiveways School website

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