1:1 Nursery Assistant - Level 1

Shackleton Primary School; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day

CPD pathways

Refer a friend

Tech scheme

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Pension

Gym facilities

Shower facilities

Parking facilities

Tea, coffee, breakfast

Eye tests

ECT induction

Open and collaborative environment

Training and development

Catering provision

Environmental sustainability

Job summary

HEART Academies Trust is a multi-school trust that values staff wellbeing and career progression, offering CPD pathways, a comprehensive pension and an in-house catering service, all within a supportive and collaborative environment across its member schools, including Shackleton Primary. The trust promotes inclusive practice and staff celebration across the community.

The role is term-time and part-time, with a 19h10m weekly schedule, and a 11:40–15:30 daily window.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the needs and characteristics of children.
• Experience resolving problems and handling challenging situations.
• Experience managing behaviour effectively.
• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities.
• Understanding of and an interest in education.
• Experience of working in a diverse community.
• Experience of effective record keeping and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• To provide safe, high quality education, care and welfare for children.
• To fulfill legal and statutory requirements.
• To contribute to and implement school policies.
• To work under the direction of the Headteacher, Inclusion Leader and Class Teachers to become part of a successful team.

Job description

About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools, Cauldwell School, Goldington Green Academy, Shackleton Primary, Shortstown Primary and Wilstead Primary.

We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What We Offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

• Paid wellbeing day per year.
  
• CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.
• £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Comprehensive employee assist programme.
• Generous pension and a competitive salary.
• Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
• Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
• An exceptional ECT induction programme and support.
• An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
• Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
• An excellent in-house catering provision.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability.

Main Duties Include

• To provide safe, high quality education, care and welfare for children
• To fulfill legal and statutory requirements
• To contribute to and implement school policies.
• To work under the direction of the Headteacher, Inclusion Leader and Class Teachers to become part of a successful team.

Who you are

• Knowledge and understanding of the needs and characteristics of children
• Experience of resolving problems and handling challenging situations
• Experience of managing behaviour effectively
• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities.
• Understanding of and an interest in education
• Experience of working in a community with a culturally and socially diverse population
• Experience of effective record keeping, use of administrative skills

Role Details

Term time: 19h 10m hours per week

Monday - Friday 11:40 -15:30

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