The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon and Dorset and including Axminster Community Primary in East Devon. The school is located in the market town of Axminster in East Devon, close to the Blackdown Hills and the Jurassic Coast and has close transport links with the A35.  Axminster Primary is an inclusive and nurturing community primary school for children aged 2-11 years.  We offer a high-quality, engaging curriculum enhanced by a range of stimulating and enriching experiences. 

This successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, adaptable and committed person who will assist in our after-school club in providing safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of children. The role includes supervising and supporting children in a range of inclusive activities carried out in a safe manner. You will also need to develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring needs. 

The role is fixed term, part time and involves:

• 8.75 hours per week, 5 afternoons per week,
• 1.75 hours per day from 3.45 - 5.30 pm  
• term time only, 38 weeks per year

We can offer the candidate:

• An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
• Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
• Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff wellbeing programme
• Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. 

If you have any queries about the role, please call the school office on  01297 33005 (please note the school is closed from 21 December 2024 to 5 January 2025).

The closing date for applications:  Wednesday 8 January 2025 at 9am

Interviews:  Thursday 16 January 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website: https://axminster.acornacademy.org/

 All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

Applications supported by recruitment consultancies will not be accepted.