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Salary: £22,306 to £23,478 FTE (actual £18,129 to £19,163), depending on experience
35 hours per week - term time only
Start date: December 2024 or sooner
Closing Date: Monday 28th October Interview: Week Beginning 4th November 2024
We are looking for a valuable new member to join our EYFS team who is genuinely motivated by the desire to make a positive difference to pupils' lives. The nursery is an important part of Somers Heath, providing children with the foundations they need to go on to achieve their potential at school.
We require a passionate and committed learning support assistant who is enthusiastic, calm and able to support pupils' learning and development in collaboration with other teachers and support staff. A willingness to learn, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children are the main attributes required. Childcare qualifications of level 2 or above are required.
The successful candidate will provide general class support and be a named key worker within our Nursery setting (3-4 years). Full training and support will be given.
To apply please use Essex Schools Jobs. If you would like any further information please contact the school on the email address above.
Somers Heath Primary School is part of Catalyst Academies Trust, an innovative, charitable organisation, whose mission is to widen access to excellent educational provision by supporting and empowering teachers and leaders in other schools to develop remarkable teaching and achievement outcomes.
If successful, you will also benefit from our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment health check and a successful enhanced DBS.
Information about the School
Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Martin Curtis, our Headteacher about this vacancy. Please contact our school office on 01708 853397 or admin.shps@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.
This is an exciting time to join our school. Over the past few years Somers Heath has expanded to provide two classes across all years, joined Catalyst Academies Trust and appointed a new Headteacher. We hope you would like to be part of our aim to provide outstanding education for all children.
Somers Heath is situated close to the M25 and A13 road links, near The Dartford Crossing and Lakeside Shopping Centre.
Catalyst Academies Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be made a conditional offer subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check, and references. Applicants will also be required to complete a 'Disqualification by Association' declaration.