Job Description

Pre-School Assistant
Kibworth Church of England Primary School
Salary: Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8 (25,191 - 25,590 per annum, approximate starting salary of 21,843.87)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: tbc
About the Role
Kibworth Church of England Primary School are seeking to recruit a highly organised, empathetic and enthusiastic Pre-School Assistant to work within our Ferns Pre-School setting, supporting the Pre-School Team.
Why Choose Kibworth Church of England Primary School?
Emphasis is placed on the development of every child's self-esteem and independence, and they are strongly encouraged to be kind and caring to one another in a positive and nurturing environment. Children work and play together in a happy, relaxed and positive atmosphere in which encouragement abounds and the surroundings are colourful, attractive and adaptable.
All our activities are designed to cover multiple areas of the curriculum at any one time to ensure each child has the opportunity to achieve in and access all areas of learning.
School is far more than a place in which to work and learn. It is also a place where we begin to build relationships with other people, find out how to work collaboratively, develop a sense of ourselves, and discover how we as individuals fit into our world and society. We believe that it takes a whole community to educate a child, so we aim to work in partnership with parents, both individually and collectively. We are proud of our strong partnership with our very active Kibworth Parent's Association (KPA), which organises many social and fundraising activities.
Our Achievements to date

• Rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted (September 2023)
• Rated 'outstanding' by SIAMS (October 2015)
• Primary Science Quality Mark (Gold award)
• Arts Council of England Artsmark (Gold award)
• International School Award
• Healthy Schools Award
• ED Tech Demonstrator School (2020-2022)
• ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Mark
• Microsoft Showcase School
• Anti-Bullying Award

"The school plans experiences to bring the curriculum to life. This makes learning memorable and helps to develop pupils in a wider sense". - OFSTED
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being, safety and security of the children including the locking of doors, windows and gates in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain records as directed.
• Assist in the planning and implementing a multi-cultural play curriculum to stimulate children's interest in learning.
• Liaise with parents/carers and other staff to ensure children are welcomed and supported.

What We're Looking For
Qualifications:

• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• NVQ 3 qualification or equivalent.

Experience:

• Experience of working with children under five in informal or formal settings

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of good practice in under-fives care and education.
• Knowledge of requirements of the Children Act.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements
• An understanding of Health & Safety.
• A knowledge of good security practices.

Please refer to the and Person Specification to support your application.
Why Join Us?
Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.
Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents
More about Discovery Schools Trust
Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
AI
While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.
Apply Now!
If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!

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