After School Care Assistant
Furzedown Primary School
Wandsworth
- Expired
- Salary:
- £10,154.89 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- £9,435 per annum (Scale 1C / Point 2)
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2023
Job overview
Part Time- Up to 17.5 hours per week
Fixed Term contract for 1 year
Required Spring Term 2023 onwards
Do you want a challenge? Are you passionate about education and play? Would you like to make a marked difference to our school community with a particular focus on providing high quality experiences for our children beyond the school teaching day? If so, then we would welcome an application from you.
We can offer:
- Excellent career advancement continuing professional development opportunities
- A warm, welcoming and creative environment, with an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed team
- Polite, happy and engaged children with a great enthusiasm for learning
- Supportive parents and governors committed to our school ethos
You will have experience in:
- Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for children
- Sharing responsibility for the welfare of all children, following systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care
- Being vigilant and protecting children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies.
- Developing genuine bonds with children and supporting colleagues to sensitively fulfil their responsibilities
- Reflecting on practice and daily routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child
- Contributing to planning and the provision of a stimulating range of age appropriate activities and ensuring the club is well-resourced and creatively setup
- Ensuring records are kept up-to-date and are of a high standard
- Providing feedback and working in partnership with key parents, carers and school staff, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in school life.
- Contributing to the effective recording and resolution of any complaints or investigations, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
- Being a professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members, at all times.
You will also have:
- Flexibility, drive, determination and commitment to ensure the children at Furzedown have the best opportunities that they can
- A strong belief in inclusion and achievement for all children
- Willingness to develop awareness of Furzedown Policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Completed applications are to be returned to Recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing Date: 21 February 2023 (at noon)
Interview Date: Week of the 21 February 2023
Furzedown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance
Furzedown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.
successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
Furzedown Primary School
Beclands Road
Tooting, London
SW17 9TJ
Telephone: 0208 672 3480
Headteacher: Mrs. D. Morris
Attached documents
About Furzedown Primary School
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Location
Furzedown Primary School is located in Tooting (Zone 3), South West London.
The School is easily accessible from Underground stations Tooting Bec and Broadway as well as national rail stations Streatham, Streatham Common & Tooting.
The School has free, on site car parking facilities and is a short drive from the A23.
Located so closely to Central London, the Furzedown community has access to its numerous benefits which include but are not limited to theatres, sporting events, music arenas, shopping, bars and restaurants as well as London's outdoor parks.
South West London itself has numerous outdoor spaces for people to exercise and focus on their health and fitness. Short commutable distances from Tooting include Wimbledon - home of grass court tennis, Clapham with its outdoor scene and common and Richmond with access to the River Thames, Richmond Park and Twickenham Stadium.
Commutable transport hubs include Clapham Junction Station with direct links to Central London as well as to Southern parts of England. Commutable destinations within an hour include the seaside town of Brighton.
Benefits
As a Wandsworth Local Authority School all teaching and leadership staff will benefit from:
- A comprehensive induction
- State of the art Professional Development Centre
- Award winning curriculum support and professional development library
- At least five INSET days per year
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Access to affordable housing schemes
- Reduced membership rates at local health clubs
Headteachers are supported through an effective induction plan and are supported through key personnel across the LA including the School Link Inspector.
Members of staff at Furzedown have the opportunity to join the annual 'school journey' which involves staff and pupils travelling to a different part of the UK. In recent years the School Journey has ventured to Borth in West Wales. All of our classrooms at Furzedown open into the outdoors. We love spending time outside the classroom as part of our day to day learning and on school trips.
Continuous Professional Development
With the support of the Governing Body, all members of staff are encouraged and supported with their individual continuous professional development. Training and professional courses are available where applicable.
School Community
Furzedown is blessed with an amazing school community that places learning, wellbeing and global citizenship at the heart of its ethos. Both staff and students work in a safe and inclusive environment and the school is well supported by the Parent Teacher Association. We are a broad curriculum School, we place a big emphasis on the Arts with an amazing purpose built Art room and have access to local Sports facilities to promote health and well being.
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