Job Description

Reference number

BUC13781

Contract type

Fixed Term / Secondment

Working hours

Full time/Part time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

25 Jun 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

11 Jul 2025

Contact email

office@carrington-inf.bucks.sch.uk

Overview

At our school, the relationships we build with our children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that strong, trusting connections between staff and pupils are the foundation for effective learning and personal growth. By prioritising these relationships, we create a nurturing environment where every child feels seen, valued, and safe. This sense of emotional security allows children to express themselves openly, take positive risks in their learning, and develop resilience. We know that when children feel genuinely cared for and understood, they are more likely to thrive both academically and emotionally. Start date to be September 2025

Term time only

Salary Type:

Bucks pay

Salary details:

Range 1-2 Depending on experience

Contract type:

Fixed Term

Hours:

To be discussed at interview

Closing date:

11/07/2025 00:00

Interviews to be held:

When successful applications are received

About us

Carrington Infant School is a co-educational LEA maintained school for pupils aged 4-7 years. Our Vision is to create an outstanding, caring school community where everyone is valued and developed to their full potential as individuals, learners and as members of communities where they will play a part now and in their future lives.

Website:

www.carrington-inf.bucks.sch.uk

About the role

Join Our Supportive and Inclusive Infant School Team!



Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to work within a vibrant classroom environment, supporting a mainstream cohort with a high proportion of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).



In this rewarding role, you will:



Provide hands-on support to children with diverse learning needs.



Collaborate closely with a highly supportive and experienced team of educators and specialists.



Help create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive.



Gain valuable experience and training in SEND practices and interventions.



The role will include a lunchtime supervisor position

About you

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is:



Caring, patient, and resilient.



Keen to develop a career in education or SEND support.



A team player with a proactive and positive attitude.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.



Tel No: 01628 523356


Email: office@carrington-inf.bucks.sch.uk

Carrington Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation. An online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions*

All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).*

For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

and the

guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.