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1:1 Pupil Support Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Lorenden Preparatory School, Faversham

  • Ref:KCC886-6064-28S
  • Posted:01/03/2021
  • Pay:mps
  • Start Date:19 April 2021
  • App Close Date:23/03/2021 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Friday 26 March/Monday 29 March 2021

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1:1 Pupil Support

Part-time, fixed term contract (Mon-Fri, 8.30am - 1.30pm; 19 April - 9 July in the first instance)

We are looking for a dedicated person to work with one child in Year 1 for 5 hours per day as a 1:1 support assistant across lessons, playtimes and lunch. You will be kind, have patience, have the ability to explain clearly and have a genuine interest in helping a child to do the best they can. The role is offered on a rolling termly contract, subject to need, and with a half term’s notice.

This is a very rewarding position in a friendly school.

Lorenden Prep School is a small school of approximately 120 pupils, ages 3-11, with an excellent local reputation; most pupils come to the school from recommendations from other parents or staff.  It is a friendly, family environment with one form entry and with high expectations of pupils of all ages.  In 2018 Lorenden celebrated its 25th anniversary and was awarded the highest grades of ‘Excellent’ in all categories in its ISI inspection in November. In 2019, the school became a finalist in the Swale Business Awards. The Head is a member of IAPS and Lorenden is an acquired school in the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.

Deadline for Applications:  Tuesday 23 March (9am)

 References will be sought for short-listed candidates prior to the interview date.

Applications are only accepted on the application form and should be returned to the school by post, by hand or emailed to office@lorenden.org

Interview Date: Friday 26 March or Monday 29 March

Interviews may be conducted partly online if restrictions require so.

We reserve the right to deal with applications as they are received and therefore interview and appoint before this date if appropriate.

 Please email the Head on head@lorenden.org or office on office@lorenden.org with your contact details if you would like an informal discussion about the post.

Safeguarding is of the highest priority at Lorenden and forms part of the interview and reference checks. Lorenden Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

Information about the school

Lorenden Prep School is a small school of approximately 120 pupils, ages 3-11, with an excellent local reputation; most pupils come to the school from recommendations from other parents or staff. It is a friendly, family environment with one form entry and with high expectations of pupils of all ages. This year Lorenden celebrates our 30th anniversary. Lorenden was awarded the highest grades of ‘Excellent’ in all categories in its most recent Educational Quality Inspection by ISI. The Head is a member of IAPS and Lorenden is within the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.

Lorenden has flourished because staff have given generously and willingly of their time and energy to aid the academic and personal development of the pupils in the many forms that this may take.

It is the abiding hope of the Governors and Head that all staff will approach their employment by the school in that same spirit. We develop self-disciplined, thoughtful children with a cheerful ‘can-do’ attitude to life and a strong sense of fair play. We thoroughly prepare our children socially, physically and intellectually for secondary education so that they can take with them happy memories of their time with us.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Nicola McIntosh
  • Address:Lorenden Preparatory School, Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0EN
  • Telephone: 01795 590030
  • Email: office@lorenden.org

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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.