Total 23 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

Dilkes Academy is looking for a qualified sports coach to join our dedicated team to undertake the teaching of Physical Education and lead before/after school clubs, alongside the promotion of sport and activity across the school.

This truly is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, motivated coach to join our friendly, supportive team and to become part of a successful, collaborative academy that firmly believes in securing outstanding achievement for all pupils. Our pupils are positive, well behaved and enthusiastic learners.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to our school's ethos and belief that all children can reach their full potential
• Enjoy working hard in a supportive network of professionals
• Be able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed
• Have a love of learning and be committed to their own development
• Be an adaptable team player with a good sense of humour

Receive full training and support

• Be committed to our school's values of Respect, Positivity and Responsibility

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• Fantastic children who are ready to learn
• Committed and supportive staff
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly community
• Successful collaborative partnerships with other local schools
• Recognition of continuous service

You will also be added to 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Harris Academy Rainham is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of children, including those with SEN. The successful candidate will have a basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers
• Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.
• Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.
• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Harris Academy Rainham is a very popular and oversubscribed 11-16 academy which is part of the Harris Federation. We joined the Federation in September 2016 and there are exciting times ahead.

What makes us different:

• Our values are at the centre of our school and aren't simply a slogan on a website.
• We have a firm but fair approach to behaviour. This is built on the use of consistent routines and teaching our students how to behave.
• We deliver a knowledge rich curriculum that is developed by our staff to meet the needs of our students. The knowledge we teach takes our students beyond their everyday experiences and enables them to see the world differently.
• Our leaders are role models, they lead by example, admit mistakes, welcome opinions and love honest conversations.
• We are a staff united against educational disadvantage with a fierce determination to show our students the world beyond Havering.

What we can do for you:

• Great career progression both within our Academy and the Federation.
• Excellent professional development opportunities. As a Leading edge school we have been recognised as being at the forefront of educational thinking and research is central to all we do.
• Meaningful measures to manage workload – no graded observations, early finish on a Friday, no onerous marking requirements but sensible feedback policies.
• Bespoke support and line management from excellent leaders across the school.
• Opportunities for fantastic professional growth as the school develops a sixth from.
• A school where subjects are ‘front and centre' of all we do. The subject determines our pedagogy.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting identified students in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
• Assisting in developing resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports learning needs.
• Assisting in evaluating identified students' progress and providing feedback on their achievements, progress and needs.
• Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
• Attending to students' personal needs where required.
• Supporting with behaviour management.
• Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals.
• Assisting with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty.
• Supporting students with their learning and development in respect of local and national learning strategies.
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, clearing afterwards and assisting with the display of students' work.
• Preparing and maintaining resources and assisting students in their use.
• Undertaking record keeping as requested.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information as directed.
• Providing administrative support as required.
• Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits, trips and off site activities as required.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our ever-growing department to motivate and inspire pupils to achieve their best.

Qualifications and Training

• Must have a GCSE (C grade / grade 4 or above) in English and/or Maths
• Relevant further education/ higher education qualifications (desirable, not essential).

Experience Relevant to the Job

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively and maintain discipline.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in different subjects and classrooms.
• Commitment to student welfare and safeguarding.
• Experience working in an educational setting or with young people.

• Competent in the use of IT.

Knowledge and Understanding Relevant to the Job

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To always respect confidentiality.
• Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to manage own time effectively.
• Understand and implement child protection procedures.

What the school offers its staff

The Academy offers:

• High quality internal CPD to all staff members which largely reflects the priorties of the School Development Plan.
• High quality, nationally accredited CPD e.g. MSc, NPQH, NPQSL, NPQML, CSBM, OTP and ITP.
• Opportunities for internal secondments and promotions.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support across all subjects
• Provide literacy, numeracy and social skills interventions
• Collaborate with subject teachers to scaffold instructions and resources
• Support students to prepare for assessments and carry out the role of a reader or scribe if necessary
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, in all aspects of school life

The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Headteacher, within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer

• An opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of young students
• Friendly, supportive colleagues
• Exciting links with other school partners
• Excellent training
• The chance to join a growing school with opportunities for personal development

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see job description for full list of skills and experience required

What the school offers its staff

Please see job advert

Commitment to safeguarding

JRCS is fully committed to safeguarding

What skills and experience we're looking for

Dilkes Academy is looking for a qualified sports coach to join our dedicated team to undertake the teaching of Physical Education and lead before/after school clubs, alongside the promotion of sport and activity across the school.

This truly is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, motivated coach to join our friendly, supportive team and to become part of a successful, collaborative academy that firmly believes in securing outstanding achievement for all pupils. Our pupils are positive, well behaved and enthusiastic learners.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to our school's ethos and belief that all children can reach their full potential
• Enjoy working hard in a supportive network of professionals
• Be able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed
• Have a love of learning and be committed to their own development
• Be an adaptable team player with a good sense of humour

Receive full training and support

• Be committed to our school's values of Respect, Positivity and Responsibility

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• Fantastic children who are ready to learn
• Committed and supportive staff
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly community
• Successful collaborative partnerships with other local schools
• Recognition of continuous service

You will also be added to 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for colleagues who:-

• enjoy working with children
• have experience of working with children with special educational needs
• are committed to raising standards
• have excellent communications skills
• hold GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
• have a minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant field
• are flexible, enthusiastic and motivated
• Want to champion children to succeed
• Wants to learn and develop

What the school offers its staff

We are a well-resourced school and can offer:

• A friendly and supportive environment
• Excellent development opportunities
• Well-behaved pupils
• Term-time only working
• Pension scheme

Further details about the role

Successful candidates will be required to:

• work in collaboration with class teachers
• work under the direction of the Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion
• contribute to records kept on pupil progress
• discuss how the children cope with their work with the SEND team managers, Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion and class teachers
• cater for the personal needs of children with SEND

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding. This post will require an enhanced DBS check, however, disclosure of convictions, either by the applicant or as a result of the DBS check, will not necessarily exclude an individual from employment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We work within all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance and carry out a number of checks before, during and following the interview stage. This will include carrying out an online search and references will be taken up prior to interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

• NVQ level 2 in learning support or equivalent qualification/experience
• Good literacy and numeracy skills

• Good general standard of education –GCSE or equivalent.
• Recent and significant experience of working in a large 11-18, or 13-18 comprehensive school to GCSE level

• Evidence of your commitment to your own high quality professional development

Skills, knowledge and aptitude

• Understanding of child protection policies and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant codes of practice and school policies.
• Recent knowledge and understanding of how safeguarding is met in your subject.
• Knowledge of basic ICT to support learning.
• Ability to write basic reports
• Basic knowledge of first aid
• Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability

Experience

• A proven track record of successful in working with secondary age children.
• Working effectively as part of team and contribute to group thinking.

What the school offers its staff

Due to an increase in EHCP students we looking to appoint a number of Learning Support Assistants to support the specific needs of students at our school. We have a number of full time and part time opportunities.

Experience of working with children with learning difficulties and emotional issues would be welcome but full training will be given.

We offer the following benefits:

• Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,
• Swimming pool available for staff use,
• TOIL scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,
• The Headteacher is passionate about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Harris Academy Rainham is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of children, including those with SEN. The successful candidate will have a basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers
• Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.
• Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.
• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Harris Academy Rainham is a very popular and oversubscribed 11-16 academy which is part of the Harris Federation. We joined the Federation in September 2016 and there are exciting times ahead.

What makes us different:

• Our values are at the centre of our school and aren't simply a slogan on a website.
• We have a firm but fair approach to behaviour. This is built on the use of consistent routines and teaching our students how to behave.
• We deliver a knowledge rich curriculum that is developed by our staff to meet the needs of our students. The knowledge we teach takes our students beyond their everyday experiences and enables them to see the world differently.
• Our leaders are role models, they lead by example, admit mistakes, welcome opinions and love honest conversations.
• We are a staff united against educational disadvantage with a fierce determination to show our students the world beyond Havering.

What we can do for you:

• Great career progression both within our Academy and the Federation.
• Excellent professional development opportunities. As a Leading edge school we have been recognised as being at the forefront of educational thinking and research is central to all we do.
• Meaningful measures to manage workload – no graded observations, early finish on a Friday, no onerous marking requirements but sensible feedback policies.
• Bespoke support and line management from excellent leaders across the school.
• Opportunities for fantastic professional growth as the school develops a sixth from.
• A school where subjects are ‘front and centre' of all we do. The subject determines our pedagogy.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting identified students in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
• Assisting in developing resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports learning needs.
• Assisting in evaluating identified students' progress and providing feedback on their achievements, progress and needs.
• Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
• Attending to students' personal needs where required.
• Supporting with behaviour management.
• Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals.
• Assisting with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty.
• Supporting students with their learning and development in respect of local and national learning strategies.
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, clearing afterwards and assisting with the display of students' work.
• Preparing and maintaining resources and assisting students in their use.
• Undertaking record keeping as requested.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information as directed.
• Providing administrative support as required.
• Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits, trips and off site activities as required.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support across all subjects
• Provide literacy, numeracy and social skills interventions
• Collaborate with subject teachers to scaffold instructions and resources
• Support students to prepare for assessments and carry out the role of a reader or scribe if necessary
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, in all aspects of school life

The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Headteacher, within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer

• An opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of young students
• Friendly, supportive colleagues
• Exciting links with other school partners
• Excellent training
• The chance to join a growing school with opportunities for personal development

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure.

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

Come and join the lively and dedicated team at our popular school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic LSA with experience of working with children in a school setting – ideally as an LSA. Initially, you are likely to be working in Key Stage 2, therefore experience in this key stage would be preferred. We offer an extremely supportive community and a full range of professional development opportunities. Our children deserve the best, so if you are passionate about supporting our staff and children with our high expectations then we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will need to:

• be passionate about learning
• possess school-based experience of working with children
• be passionate and keen to work with children
• excite and inspire our children
• promote high standards and challenge
• work as a flexible member of a team
• display energy, imagination and initiative
• manage the physical demands of a busy role working with active children

What the school offers its staff

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
• A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
• High quality professional development
• Opportunities for cross phase work
• Support and collaboration across our Trust
• A well-resourced school

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Friars, please contact our school office who will book a time for you to come and see us. Tours of the school will be with a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

Further details about the role

Full details of the interview process will be sent to those candidates who are shortlisted.

Closing Date: Monday 23 September 2024, midday

Interviews: Monday 30 September 2024

For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB

Telephone: 01702 987890 x310

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Application Documents

Support Staff Application Form

LSA Job Description

LSA Person Specification

Application Email

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

Come and join the lively and dedicated team at our popular school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic LSA with experience of working with children in a school setting – ideally as an LSA. Initially, you are likely to be working in Key Stage 2, therefore experience in this key stage would be preferred. We offer an extremely supportive community and a full range of professional development opportunities. Our children deserve the best, so if you are passionate about supporting our staff and children with our high expectations then we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will need to:

• be passionate about learning
• possess school-based experience of working with children
• be passionate and keen to work with children
• excite and inspire our children
• promote high standards and challenge
• work as a flexible member of a team
• display energy, imagination and initiative
• manage the physical demands of a busy role working with active children

What the school offers its staff

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
• A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
• High quality professional development
• Opportunities for cross phase work
• Support and collaboration across our Trust
• A well-resourced school

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Friars, please contact our school office who will book a time for you to come and see us. Tours of the school will be with a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

Further details about the role

Full details of the interview process will be sent to those candidates who are shortlisted.

Closing Date: Monday 23 September 2024, midday

Interviews: Monday 30 September 2024

For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB

Telephone: 01702 987890 x310

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Application Documents

Support Staff Application Form

LSA Job Description

LSA Person Specification

Application Email

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) and Shoeburyness High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant.

Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills are essential. Experience of working with young people is desirable, however training will be provided.

It is essential that the appointed applicant has GCSE maths and English or equivalent at a grade C or 4 and above.

A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found on the policies section of the SECAT website at www.secat.co.uk.

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, and we encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and from all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented.

SECAT reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

What the school offers its staff

Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) and Shoeburyness High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant.

Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills are essential. Experience of working with young people is desirable, however training will be provided.

It is essential that the appointed applicant has GCSE maths and English or equivalent at a grade C or 4 and above.

A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found on the policies section of the SECAT website at www.secat.co.uk.

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, and we encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and from all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented.

SECAT reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will be:

• An outstanding practitioner committed to working in partnership with class teachers to raise standards and develop every aspect of our children including their communication and language skills
• Passionate about helping children to overcome barriers to their learning, including behaviours that challenge
• Able to think creatively to make learning exciting and relevant
• Highly organised and able to manage their time effectively
• Reflective practitioners who are keen to develop and progress
• Positive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a wider team
• Educated to at least GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English (an NVQ or equivalent in Learning Support or Early Years is also desirable)

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Opportunities for a range of experiences and developmental opportunities across our large school of over 900 pupils
• Fantastic resources and environment including a woodland area, 2 fields, a swimming pool and a cookery room
• A focus on staff well-being as part of the Learning in Harmony Trust putting staff first and providing many incentives and opportunities including the Perkbox scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an individual who has:

• experience of working with children throughout the EYFS and Primary setting

• excellent communication skills

• good literacy and numeracy skills and can use these to support children in their learning

• the ability to work with individuals or with small groups to implement learning activities

• a caring and empathetic approach

• a creative nature and a sense of fun

• the ability to work as part of a team as well as the ability to use their own initiative

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are proud to be part of PAAN

• a friendly, caring and supportive team

• a strong commitment to your continuing professional development and personal well-being

• a forward-thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Prince Avenue Academy & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Online Searches, Right to work in the UK and DBS Check.