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Breakfast and After School Care Assistant - Part-time

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-3754-197S
  • Posted:20/11/2023
  • Pay:KR4
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:30/11/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We would like to appoint a friendly, child-centred and dedicated person to join our Breakfast and After school wrap around- care facility, called Eden. The current vacancy is for 5 days per week, working during the hours stipulated below:

The morning session, is from 7:30am - 8:45am and after school session is 3:25 - 6:00pm. 

Initally, this will be a temporary contract.  

Main duties

To assist the Supervisor in organising a daily routine that meet the emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs of the children.

To work with the supervisor to provide safe, high quality play and interactions for children. 

To build links and work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the well being of the children.

To assist the preperation, and cooking of breakfast and or evening meals. 

Information about the school

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a thriving school. We have happy, motivated children and supportive parents. Being a small one form entry school, in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, our children and staff grow and learn as one family working together. We are proud of our school and established learning community.

We are a Catholic School where the ethos is underpinned by the Gospel Values of developing the whole child through love, care and respect for others.

St Augustine’s has a rich and diverse community that aims to value each child for their unique gifts, skills and talents and where we appreciate that every child is different, special in the eyes of God no matter what their ethnicity, ability or background. We welcome staff from all faiths and backgrounds, who are happy to support our ethos.

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School has strong links with our three feeder parishes, has enthusiastic and motivated children from a wide catchment area and diverse backgrounds, and a friendly and supportive staff who work hard as a strong team. The curriculum is creative and well resourced.

The school is close to the town centre of Tunbridge Wells, and set in large, pleasant grounds which include our reflection area and pond, sports field, Early Years garden and outdoor classroom. In September 2021, our school was graded as 'Good' by Ofsted.

The school is part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership and is linked to, and collaborates closely with St Margaret Clitherow Primary School in Tonbridge, St Thomas' Primary School in Sevenoaks, with a shared Area Business Manager, Mrs Maria Sherring.

St Augustines Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be asked for two references and be subject to a full DBS check plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Job Contact Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.