Vacancies

Role 1: Teaching Assistant (One-to-One) 

30 hrs per week (1:1 role)

1:1 Grade 15 point 3-4 

Required from 6th January 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and friendly one to one Teaching Assistant to support a child with specific learning needs on a one-to-one and small group basis.

We are looking for someone who:

·         Has experience or an interest in working with children with complex needs.

·         Can develop confidence and self-esteem but also establish clear boundaries

·         Is experienced in working with children who have special educational needs, has a flexible and adaptable approach to meeting children’s needs, with a resilient mind-set.

·         Can demonstrate good communication, listening, and questioning skills

·         Is committed to inclusion

·         Is able to promote high standards of behaviour through positive language and attitudes

·         Has the ability to remain calm under all circumstances

·         Is willing and able to work collaboratively and flexibly with staff, parents/carers and other agencies as required.

- An interest in / experience of working with children with past trauma.

 

The role will involve supporting a child who has specific needs.

We can offer you:

·         A dedicated and supportive working environment.

·         Excellent professional development opportunities.

 

This is a term time post of 30 hours per week.  Term time only. Monday to Friday 8:45 to 3:15 with 30 minutes for lunch.

West Pennard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and has a culture of vigilance to support this. Any offer of employment will be subject to a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Please visit our website at www.westpennardschool.co.uk   Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please ring 01458 832866 to arrange a suitable time.

Deadline for applications: Friday 13th December 2024

Interview date: Monday 16th December 2024

Application forms should be sent to the school office by post or email the School Administration Officer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (application form)

 

 

 

Role 2: Cleaner Required

  • Permanent
  • 15 hours per week, ideally 3:00pm – 6:00pm Monday to Friday (or by negotiation)
  • Term time plus 3 additional weeks during school closures (41 working weeks)
  • Possibility of free wrap around care for a candidate with children already enrolled in the school to coincide with hours worked
  • Grade 16 point 2 (Full Time Equivalent (FTE) £22,366)

 

Are you a diligent and reliable individual who would like to support the lives and education of young children?

We are seeking to appoint a pro-active and efficient individual to join our dedicated team in ensuring the school site is a clean, safe environment for children to be educated and achieve their best possible outcomes.

As a cleaner, you will perform a variety of regular and ad hoc cleaning and tasks and duties including:

  • Cleaning, dusting, polishing, mopping and vacuuming
  • Cleaning of toilets
  • Any additional duties as written in the cleaning specification.
  • Deeper cleaning duties during school closures and Summer break.

This is a great opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive environment with delightful, enthusiastic children and a supportive community.

Ideal candidates will have a positive “can-do” attitude and preferably have previous cleaning experience.

If you would like to work with a happy and friendly team, and you think you possess the qualities we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

Candidates will be required to submit a full application form, which can be requested from the school or from the school website.

West Pennard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and has a culture of vigilance to support this. Any offer of employment will be subject to a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and all relevant pre-employment checks.

 

Please visit our website at www.westpennardschool.co.uk   Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please ring 01458 832866 to arrange a suitable time.

Deadline for applications: Friday 29th November

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd December

Application forms should be sent to the school office by post or email the School Administration Officer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.