The Headteacher and her senior leadership team are looking to recruit a new Breakfast Club Play Worker and Teaching Assistant. These two roles are combined for one successful candidate and the hours will be broken down as follows: 

Breakfast Club Play Worker - Monday - Friday 07.15 - 08.45am

Teaching Assistant - Monday - Friday 08.45 - 11.15am

Main Responsibilities - Breakfast Club Play Worker: 

• Assist in the preparation of snacks, cleaning away and washing up when required.
• To be responsible to a group of children as designated by the manager.
• Assist in ensuring that the children are safe at all times.

Main Responsibilities - Teaching Assistant: 

• Supporting teaching and learning under the supervision of the Class teacher and SENDCo.
• Planning and running interventions to support pupil progress.
• Assessing pupil attainment and progress for a specified group of pupils.
• Ensuring the best care and guidance for pupils in a specified class.

  Moulsecoomb Primary School  joined The Pioneer Academy in 2021 and we have been moving onwards and upwards, providing a high quality curriculum for every child in our schools. Following our Autumn term Ofsted inspection, we are proud to be graded GOOD in every category with the school being recognised 'friendly and inclusive with high ambition for all pupils.'  Ofsted have also recognised our highly successful pastoral care, particularly for pupils who are disadvantaged or those with SEND.   We have fantastic links with our families and community, including our 'Family Fridays' inviting parents and carers into the classroom.  Come and see our good school for yourself and read our full Ofsted report here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/147680 

Moulsecoomb Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South.  At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child.  All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.   Find out more at: 

https://www.moulsecoomb.brighton-hove.sch.uk/brighton-hove/primary/moulsecoomb and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload.  We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career.  We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including routes into teaching for those seeking to gain qualified teaching status in the future.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, integrated GP and nurse services, and access to a range of other wellbeing services such as private physiotherapy,  mindfulness and yoga sessions, bereavement support, menopause support, men's health support.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification.  To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please list your teaching experiences clearly in your application. Applications should be submitted via email My New Term.  CVs will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal disclosures and declarations form prior to interview. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview.  In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school.  If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview.   An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List.  Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.  Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct or other overseas police check.  Candidates will be required to arrange this themselves if they do not already have the necessary certificate. We recommend that those applicants who have lived and worked abroad read the Gov.uk information ahead of interview to familiarise themselves with the vetting checks that will be required: Criminal Records Checks for applicants who have lived overseas - further information 

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy is attached for your reference.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.