Pre School Assistant - Part-time

Long Mead Community Primary School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2662-57S
• Posted:14/02/2020
• Pay:Kent Range 3/4
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:21/02/2020 at 14:00
• Interviews:28th February 2020

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As our pre-school has become even more popular we now need to recruit an additional staff member to work alongside the existing the existing Early Years Team.

The role would be for from 8.45 to 12.15 each day for 5 days per week, but we would equally be happy to consider a job share for the role, 2 or 3 days per week.

We are looking for somebody with a passion and enthusiasm for early years education.

We have a strong focus on how the children learn and use the Characteristics of Effective Learning as our basis for observation, planning and assessment. The learning is predominantly child-led, we are looking for a practitioner able to observe and respond to children ‘in the moment’.

Ideally the successful candidate:

• would have an Early Years Qualification (ideally Level 3 or above)
• has relevant experience delivering the EYFS framework within a pre-school setting
• has a secure knowledge of child development
• is keen to develop their skills and knowledge
• works well as part of a small team

Responsibilities include:

• acting as Key Person to a group of children; observing, analysing and recording their development and liaising with their parents/carers
• contributing to the provision of a stimulating environment, enhancing resources in line with individual needs

Information about the school

Long Mead Community Primary School is situated in Tonbridge. Its attractive site has a large playing field and playgrounds and is surrounded by woodlands yet close to the town. Forest School Studies are offered on site as part of our curriculum using our wonderful grounds and our own trained member of staff.

We have one of the few integral nursery schools in Kent enabling all children to benefit by being part of the school community from the age of two. Our classrooms are large and airy and we have a dedicated art room, music room, science lab and well stocked library, as well as several breakout spaces for small group work. The school is very proud of its attitude to sports and being physically active. We start each day with the daily mile and actively engages in many tournaments and festivals.

We are a happy, caring and supportive school with high standards. We are committed and passionate in changing life opportunities for our children through an exciting and enriched curriculum. Through our values of respect, responsibility, resilience, kindness, teamwork and excellence, Long Mead promotes, in partnership with all parents, an environment where every child is able to fulfil their potential.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Karen Follows
• Address:Long Mead Community Primary School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JU
• Telephone: (01732) 350601
• Email: office@long-mead.kent.sch.uk