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Pre-School Assistant - Part-time

Barming Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2080-103S
  • Posted:04/10/2019
  • Pay:KR3 (£9.00 hourly rate)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:25/10/2019 at 13:00
  • Interviews:Week beginning 4th November

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At Belmont Pre-School we are looking for an experienced candidate to join our team, initially for six sessions a week, although hours may be negotiable. The Pre-School has recently joined Barming Primary School and benefits from accessing their resources and outdoor areas.

We can offer you:

  • Lovely children;
  • A caring ethos where everyone is valued;
  • A commitment to collaborative working to ensure our children are ready for school;
  • Professional development and the opportunity to share good practice;
  • A supportive and experienced team of staff in a family orientated Trust;
  • Local government pension scheme

 

Do you have:

  • A passion to make a difference, enabling children with different learning needs and abilities to maximise their learning potential;
  • Relevant and recent experience of working in a Pre-School/Nursery;
  • Outstanding attendance and punctuality;
  • The ability to nurture, inspire and motivate children of all abilities;
  • NVQ Level 3 or working towards;
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team;
  • Flexibility together with a great sense of humour!

 

 

If this describes you then we would look forward to receiving your application.

If you would like to visit the Pre-School please contact Jane Perry on 01622 720832.

Applications must be received by 2pm, Friday 25th October; interviews will be held in the week beginning 4th November.

The successful candidate may work with children with additional needs including children who have a physical disability and/or medical needs and are happy to support personal care needs.

Our Pre-School, the Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and two references.  References will be sought prior to short listing.

Information about the school

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is a member of the Orchard Academy Trust family of schools and is made up of Allington Primary School and Barming Pre-School and Primary School. We cater for 2 - 11 year olds. It is a well-equipped two-form entry primary school serving the village of Barming (and surrounding areas) on the edge of Maidstone. We have approximately 466 children in purpose built accommodation, including shared resource and work areas, corridor libraries and a computer suite. Our school has a large site which provides admirably for our social and academic work. We strive for a provision committed to enabling every child to become the very best they can be, encouraging high expectations and working hard to achieve the very best for everyone in our school.

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is committed to developing staff in order to ensure that teaching and learning in the school is of the highest standard. We endeavour to provide a high quality provision within an inclusive environment and ever changing financial position.

Well-being is high up on our priorities, ensuring that this is cascaded throughout our school for children, staff and wider community. This helps to provide an environment that is continuously looking at work/life balance - work hard / play hard!

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, check against the ISA barred list for children, online checks and it is subject to references. References will be sought before interview, unless otherwise stated on your application form with a valid reason.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr Chris Laker
  • Address:Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY
  • Telephone: (01622) 726472
  • Email: hr@barming.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01622 729844

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.