Part Time Preschool Early Years Assistant - Part-time

Beechwood School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-6011-46S
• Posted:29/04/2024
• Pay:Pay appropriate to experience
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:31/05/2024 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBA

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Beechwood School 

Working with us - Achieving more than you believed possible – that’s what constitutes a quality education. At Beechwood School it is what we strive for in our school. We want it for our children, and we want it for the people who work for us. 

 We are looking to appoint a professional and highly motivated individual to work with our Preschool team. This is a part-time role, mornings only, as a Early Years Assistant. Our ideal candidate will be talented, empathic and enthusiastic with the best interests of our pupils at the centre of all they do. They will support the policies and aims of the school and ensure the good social, emotional and physical development of every child alongside a love of learning in all its forms. The post is looking to be filled as soon as possible. 

Key Purpose of the Job  

• Hold a minimum of a level 2 qualification that is relevent and current to Early Years
• Be part of the whole school team working to promote the best possible outcomes for pupils in terms of their wellbeing, academic and personal development.
• Support children in the Early Years setting with their personal, social and academic wellbeing. 
• Modify and adapt the delivery of learning activities under the guidance of specialist staff.
• Provide possible 1:1 support for identified children in the group. 
• Any other additional duties as assigned by the PreSchool Manager or the Head Teacher. 

 As a small school with a strong Pastoral focus the key asset of our staff is a full understanding of every individual pupil's educational need and empowering them towards a life long love of learning.  

To apply please read the job specification, complete the school's application form, and send a covering letter explaining how you can make a difference at Beechwood school.   

Information about the school

Beechwood School is a forward thinking, inclusive and caring co-educational, independent, day, weekly and boarding school with over 370 pupils on roll (between 3 years and 18 years). Beechwood has a vibrant, diverse community with a range of nationalities. The School prides itself on the close relationship between staff and pupils, which flourishes in a family-like atmosphere.

Its tradition of ‘bringing out the very best’ in each and every pupil, setting standards in all round achievement and genuinely being a ‘happy place to be’ has endured and ensured generational support. Beechwood became co-educational in 2008 and now provides an outstanding education for boys and girls, both boarding and day. With its integral preparatory school, it provides continuous education for the whole age range from 3 to 18 years with pupils joining the senior school at age 11. Our boarding community is 50 strong and draws pupils from 16 different nationalities.

Beechwood School is part of the leading academic group, Alpha Schools. Alpha is recognised within the education field as an established and award-winning network of 21 independent schools from across the country. Strong collaboration across the group builds opportunities for our pupils and staff as we work together to offer a high-quality education within a stimulating environment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Deborah Roberts-Barter
• Address:12 Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3QD
• Telephone: 01892532747
• Email: info@beechwood.org.uk

Documents

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• Job description and person specification