We are seeking a caring, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our committed staff team who have high aspirations both for themselves and our children, have a passion for learning, are proactive and dependable and have strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook. In return, we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning and to be part of a happy and effective staff team.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 3:15 pm, half-hour lunch break, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, 39 weeks .

The successful candidate will need to have :

• good communication and listening skills

• good planning and organisational skills

• the ability to foster nurturing relationships with children and their families

• empathy, be encouraging and motivating

• a commitment to raising standards and supporting children to overcome barriers to learning

• Have a  commitment to the school’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses culture

• a flexible and creative approach to problem solving

• the ability to interact with people and work as part of a team

In return we can offer:

• Friendly experienced team

• Training

• Access to the local government pension scheme

• A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme 

• Cycle to work scheme

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.