Training Assistant

• Based at County Hall, Taunton with hybrid working available 
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after more than 5 years continuous service 28 days (plus bank holidays)
• Working for Inclusive Curriculum and Teaching Team in the Education Directorate
• Permanent, full time (37 hours per week) 

We’re working to improve the lives of children and young people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of training courses within the Council’s Curriculum and Training Service
• Coordinating with course tutors, booking venues and handling booking enquiries
• Maintaining accurate records
• Ensuring the Training Portal is up to date with upcoming courses and attendance registers
• Communicating with a range of schools, settings and other external educational organisations

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have the following experience and qualifications:

• Experience of working in an office environment and/or administration role
• Experience in coordinating events or training courses
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of data management and record-keeping
• 4 GCSEs or equivalent to grade 4/C or above including English and Maths
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

The salary for the role is Grade 15, ranging from £24,027 to £24,404 per annum.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Eilidh McCulloch, Moderation Manager, by emailing eilidh.mcculloch@somerset.gov.uk 

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.