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Preschool Assistant - Part-time

Smarden Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2288-51S
  • Posted:15/10/2020
  • Pay:Casual hours contract
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:05/11/2020 at 11:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

In September 2019, Smarden Primary School took over the management of Smarden Preschool, which is located on our site. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and committed Preschool Assistant to join our friendly and imaginative team. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to help to shape the development of the Preschool and further embed the service into our local community.

The children here are impeccably behaved and despite being small in size, we are huge in ambition. We have beautiful grounds and a thriving Forest school which is integrated into our inspiring Early Years curriculum. We are very much a family school and play an active role in our community - taking part in many events in our beautiful village, supported by an incredible team of parents.   

Our staff are our most treasured resource and we strive to ensure that we nurture talent at all levels. As a member of the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), we not only work collaboratively across the school, but with other schools across the Trust.

You will be: • Willing to work hard and contribute within a small and dedicated team • Have good communication skills, both verbal and written • Able to work in partnership with parents • Have a genuine love for and desire to work with young children and families • Have a friendly attitude

We offer: • An excellent, well-resourced working environment • Supportive colleagues, governors and community • A friendly, welcoming atmosphere • Coaching, support and mentoring • Enthusiastic and motivated staff and pupils.

Duties will include setting up indoor and outdoor resources and activity opportunities to cover a wide range of learning and play. The role is term time only. Initially we are looking for someone to work two days per week (Tuesdays all day, Wednesdays 12.00-3.00 and Fridays, 9.00-12.00), but more hours may be available.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and can offer COVID safe tours after school or online tours to suit. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Mrs Speight on 01233 770316 or email: office@smarden-tkat.org

The post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, Teaching Agency and satisfactory references.

Please apply using the application form, which can be downloaded from the Kent Teach website.

Information about the school

Founded in 1716, Smarden original school building is at the heart of the beautiful village. The building at the front dates back to 1858. In 2014/2015, the school underwent extensive refurbishment and new building works. This was a wonderful opportunity for the school and was part of the Priority School Building Programme.

Four new, large classrooms were built to the rear of the old building and we are now able to deliver a 21st century learning environment within a new single-storey building, a new link corridor connecting the two buildings together and a new outdoor space with provision for games, social use and outdoor classrooms.

We also have a wooded area on site where we run Forest School, allowing the children to embrace the outdoors as an inspirational learning environment.

We offer the best learning environment for children ages 2-11. We endeavor to instill the best teaching methods for our articulate and intelligent pupils. We follow the Discover-Explore-Create curriculum, allowing them to be inquisitive and critical thinkers, always giving their best.

In September 2019, Smarden Nursery became part of Smarden Primary School and the wider TKAT family. Smarden Nursery has provided childcare for the village and local area for over 25 years in various formats. Merging with Smarden Primary School has helped to secure the long term future of the setting.

We aim for our children to develop lifelong skills, the ability to take responsibility for their own learning so that they can face future challenges with confidence. We pride ourselves on providing a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere where each child can achieve success. We actively encourage partnership between parents and our local community. We live by our values; Ambition, Respect, Kindness.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Speight
  • Address:Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND
  • Telephone: 01233 770316
  • Email: office@smarden-tkat.org

Fax: 01233 770316

Documents

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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.