Extended Services Education Assistant         

Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8

25 hours a week, 38 weeks per year

Permanent 

Monday to Friday 07:00 - 09:00 & 15:00 - 18:00

Kibworth Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Wrap Around Care Assistant to support the Wrap Around Manager in the provision of high quality activities for pupils at the start of the normal school day.

The successful candidate will be trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, enjoy working with children and be a real team player, experience is desirable but not essential.

You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore, grow and have FUN!

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding job in a friendly & supportive environment where your job is to engage & inspire children?

Why choose Kibworth Church of England Primary School?

Kibworth CofE Primary School has a clear vision to provide the highest quality of education for all children. All children should achieve their potential, make outstanding progress - with the gaps between groups narrowing - and have the opportunities to explore a rich and varied curriculum. As a Church of England school, we promote a strong Christian ethos, nurturing the social and spiritual wellbeing of our children, and ensuring everyone is treated with equal respect and opportunity.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise, support and assist pupils undertaking activities, ensuring that all have equal opportunity to develop their individual and team skills.
  
• To maintain a duty of care for all children attending the WAC provision. This may include carrying out intimate care for children.
  
• Comfort and supervise pupils who are ill or have had an accident, administering to their needs, as appropriate and referring to the nominated teacher and/or First Aider ensuring that accidents are recorded appropriately.
  
• Being aware of confidentiality issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences as appropriate.
  

 We are looking for someone who has:

• Ideal candidates will have experience of working with children and be committed to providing our pupils with a safe and enjoyable childcare environment.
• Experience of working with children in a play, childcare or out of school setting is essential.
  
• Level 2 NVQ or CACHE or working towards is desirable.
  
• Ability to create and inspirational and stimulating child centred play and care environment.
• Excellent communication (written & oral) and interaction skills with child, parents and colleagues

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support with your application.

 What we offer:

• Flexible working options
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• Free car parking
• Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
• Employee self-service portal
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Dental support
• Gym discount
• 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
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development

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.

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.