Job Description
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We are looking for an empathetic and caring person to join our wonderful school community.
The ideal candidate will effectively take charge of the health and well being of our pupils and staff on a day to day basis and provide some clerical support to our staff.
The successful applicant will be required to
· Manage medical needs and administer first aid across the whole school
· work successfully with young children and their families
· To monitor and report on pupil attendance across the school
· have a supportive and caring nature
· be motivated, flexible and work successfully as part of a team
· show initiative
Tours of the school are welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the School Office on 01702 476610. To apply, please complete an Application Form which is available on the school website www.westleighinfants.co.uk
Closing Date - Monday 22nd September, 2025 at 12.00 p.m.
Interview dates: Thursday 25th September, 2025
This school is committed to safer recruitment in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory clearance of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, health check and references. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search. West Leigh Infant School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Information about the School
West Leigh Infant School is a large, popular infant school, located in the historic fishing village of Leigh-on-Sea. Our school is held in high esteem by our community, eleven years ago we celebrated our centenary and there are strong links with local families.
'Together we aim high, work hard, have fun' - our school is a welcoming, friendly, caring school with happy, confident children who enjoy learning and achieving well. In addition, our pupils are fortunate to be able to walk to the sea, visit local churches and Belfairs Park as well as enjoying a wide range of coach and rail trips. We also benefit from an on-site swimming pool. We are a maintained school with a 4 form entry teaching children in the age range 4 - 7 years.