Extended Day Worker

Elm Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JN

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 January 2024 at 3pm

• Date listed

  30 October 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £6,712.00 - £6,959.00 Annually (Actual) 13.75 hours, Term time only. Grade 3 (range SCP 4-6) Salary range £21,189 - £21,967 FTE (Pro rata salary range £6,712 - £6,959)

Extended Day Worker job summary

We are looking for outgoing and enthusiastic staff to support the Extended Care Clubs at Elm Academy. You will work as part of a team to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, develop and learn. The role will involve delivering a suitable programme of age-appropriate, imaginative and innovative activities, as well as a balanced meal and/or snack for all children, including preparation, tidying and cleaning all dirty crockery and utensils. Candidates should be honest, reliable, hardworking and, most importantly, enjoy working with children.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people.   You will have a dynamic, exceptional and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children

Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

What we have to Offer:

·         A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

·         A strong support network both within the school and across Ambitions Academies Trust.

·         All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

·         Strong potential for career progression.

·         A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

·         An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

·         AAT Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live.

·         A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. 

·         Elm Academy has an ‘outstanding’ rating from OFSTED and is currently awaiting an inspection under the new framework.

·         We are a two-form entry Primary school with approximately 450 students on roll (including Nursery).

·         We are keen to develop our staff and offer the opportunities for continued professional development across all year groups.  

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Rebecca Browne; HR Academy Lead at Rebecca.Browne@elm-academy.org.uk.

Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AAT reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search

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About Elm Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Elm Academy website (opens in new tab)
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