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Would you like to work in a school where every member of staff (from kitchen to office to classroom) passionately believe that every child should be given the best education possible?
Inspiring a love of learning is central to all that we do: you'll see and feel this drive the second you set foot through the door - it's contagious.
We work hard because we love what we do but we also have fun. We are a team in every sense of the word: we support one another to be the best we can be, as we grow stronger together.
We are currently seeking a new member of our team. We are looking for a special person to support the needs of a child in Key Stage 1. An understanding of mobility issues would be desirable. Knowledge of physiotherapy techniques would be advantageous but full training will be given. We are looking for someone who is very calm, kind and has excellent communication skills. The hours we would like you to work will be Monday to Friday from 9am until 2pm, including school lunch time.This is a contract attached to a named child.
If you have the desire to learn, a happy disposition, and organisational skills, we would love to hear from you.
Please take a look at our website to learn more about us. Visits to the school are encouraged.
Please contact Mrs. Marrion, Headteacher, or Romy Barnes, Finance Manager, for further information about the role.
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check
Information about the School
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is a one-form entry primary school. Children are at the centre of everything that we do and we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school. We place great importance on building a strong partnership between home and school. Children flourish when this partnership is good.
In our community we are kind and honest. We are confident and persevere. We all work together to keep each other safe.
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is part of Discovery Educational Trust - a successful and established multi-academy trust based in South Essex, comprising just under 4000 students and 500 staff, across 5 schools.
- Chase High School (Westcliff-on-Sea)
- St. Martin's School (Brentwood)
- Hogarth Primary School (Brentwood)
- Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School (Brentwood)
- Larchwood Primary School (Brentwood)
We aim for each of our schools to become the school of choice within the community, offering a broad and exciting range of extracurricular activities to enhance the opportunities within their formal curriculum.
Our vision is that strong and effective leadership places our children and young people at the heart of everything we do.
We value relationships, which are open and honest, underpinned by kindness, trustworthiness and compassion.
We offer ongoing training and professional development for all staff in a supportive and collaborative environment, along with the following employee benefits:
• Pension scheme - also automatically includes Life Assurance
• Generous Referral Bonus for employees who refer quality candidates to join Discovery Educational
Trust
• Two-week October half term
• Employee savings and discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential wellbeing support for employees and
dependants
• Mental Health First Aiders – we have qualified MHFA England trainers within the Trust and continue
to add to our pool of trained MHFAs
• Bike2Work scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment
As an equal opportunities employer, Discovery Educational Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Discovery Educational Trust.
The Discovery Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding our students against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.