Bourne Education Trust
Nursery Assistant - Maternity Cover
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We are seeking a Nursery Assistant to join our team at Meadow Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
About Meadow Primary School
Meadow Primary School is a three-form entry primary school with a nursery in Surrey. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."
At our school, you will find a welcoming and purposeful environment centred on our core purpose and vision: for our children to leave Meadow Primary School as confident, resourceful and respectful individuals who are ready to transition into a successful life at secondary school and beyond. This is a place where everyone is challenged to perform at their best and where there is a commitment to nurturing and growing happy, successful, intellectually curious and determined children and young people with a strong sense of moral and cultural values.
Our curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of our children and focuses on engaging all through Discovery Days and learning sequences that build skills and knowledge so that all children aspire and achieve the best possible outcomes. Our learning environment promotes active learning where children are encouraged to ask questions and become independent learners. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum where PE and the arts are a pivotal element to every week. We are fortunate to be set in extensive grounds and our swimming pool is used 50% of the year.
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Job title: Nursery Assistant - Maternity Cover
Location: Epsom, Surrey. This role will be based at Meadow Primary School but may incorporate working at the neighbouring school, Nonsuch Primary School
Contract: Part time, Temporary (Maternity cover)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week, term time (Monday to Wednesday 8.30am - 3.30pm with 30 mins unpaid lunch break)
Salary: Surrey PS3 £25,133 FTE (actual salary £9,971, based on 37 weeks, which includes 2 mandatory INSET days at the start of every academic year)
Benefits
- Generous workplace pension
- Condensed school year with a two week half term in October
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- Occupational sick pay
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Nursery Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
- Under the guidance of the Nursery Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
- Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need
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Essential Requirements Include:
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
- Level 2 (or above) DfE approved childcare qualification
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:
- Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
- Collaborative and innovative
- Committed, engaged and professional
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How To Apply For This Role:
Please click 'Quick Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
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Benefits:
Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.
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