Extended Services Assistant - Casual

West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2676-205S
• Posted:21/05/2024
• Pay:£22,071 FTE
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:03/06/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

West Hill Primary Academy is looking to recruit a Casual Extended Services Assistant to help within their extended services provision.

The post will be a zero hours casual contract as and when needed. You will be paid the hourly rate of £11.44, full time equivalent £22,071. 

The successful candidate will be expected to:  

• assist with providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.
• ensure that children, whilst in the extended services provision, have access to appropriate activities
• to support their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
• Provide a stimulating, happy and relaxing, fun atmosphere
• Work as part of a team
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Provide a healthy snack and assist where necessary
• Interact with the children through activities

If you would like to work in a friendly and dynamic team, have experience of working with children and have the drive and dedication to build on your skills, we would love to hear from you. 

Are you the kind of person who:

• Likes working with small children?
• Is hard working and conscientious?
• Is an excellent communicator?
• Is organised and efficient?
• Is friendly and flexible?

Our staff benefits package includes:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave 
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.    

Information about the school

The Galaxy Trust is now The Golden Thread Alliance. The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Stacy Wickes
• Address:West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ
• Telephone: 07552 503395
• Email: hr@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Spec
• Job Applicant Privacy Notice
• safeguarding Policy
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• Staff Benefits