Assistant Practitioner
Date: 30 Apr 2026
Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY
Company: Somerset Council
The salary for this role is £23,187- £25,995 for 30 hours per week.
Closing date: 15 May 2026
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to support School Nurses and Health Visitors with the delivery of health and wellbeing services for children and families. You’ll carry out delegated interventions, implementing evidence-based programmes of care, coordinating by priority of need and responding to individual health and care needs. Through effective health promotion, you will empower healthy lifestyles and contribute to positive outcomes through early support and prevention.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver delegated clinical or therapeutic health interventions.
• Support children, families and schools with health needs.
• Promote effective multi-disciplinary team working with peers.
• Undertake assessments and monitoring within agreed scope
What We’re Looking For – Essential Skills/Experience
Proven experience in an education or healthcare role. You will have a good understanding of current evidence-based practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in working with children, with an ability to demonstrate compassion and honesty. Relevant L5 qualification, Care Certificate and NNEB (or equivalent) qualification.
About the Team/Service
You’ll be part of Children, Families & Education services, contributing to community‑based child health provision.
Any Additional Information
This is a fixed term role for 12 months, working 30 hours a week.
If you want to get to know our team, come and visit us or learn more about the role, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact: Nickie Paxton via email at nickie.paxton@somerset.gov.uk or Philip Wells via email at philip.wells@somerset.gov.uk
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Somerset Council operates a Dynamic Working approach, supporting flexible and collaborative ways of working.
A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request.