At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching and learning for young children while promoting their wellbeing and development.
- Company: Nun Monkton Foundation Primary School, a caring and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Fixed-term contract until August 2027 with opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team in a nurturing environment focused on every child's success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives in a beautiful village setting.
- Qualifications: Level 2 English and Maths, HLTA Standards met.
Grade: F - HLTA
Vacancy Hours: HLTA – 19.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 3.30pm. Playworker – 5.25 hours per week, 3:30pm – 5:15pm.
Contract Type: Fixed term until August 2027.
About Our School
Nun Monkton Foundation Primary School is a primary school in a beautiful village community. In September 2026 the school will have 45 pupils organised into two classes. We want every child to look forward to coming to school each day. The school is committed to developing confident, inquisitive learners who believe in themselves and are ready to embrace new challenges. The caring and inclusive ethos ensures that every child feels safe, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
About the Role
- Support high‑quality teaching and learning across the Early Years and Key Stage 1 age range.
- Work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
- Promote children’s academic progress, wellbeing and personal development.
- Contribute positively to a nurturing and collaborative school environment.
- Play an active role in helping every child thrive and succeed.
About You
- Enthusiastic, caring and passionate about supporting children’s learning.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
- Able to work effectively as part of a small, close‑knit team.
- Skilled at building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
- Flexible, proactive and eager to contribute to all aspects of school life.
Experience of working with mixed‑age classes would be advantageous, though not essential. Experience of Forest School provision or outdoor learning would also be welcomed.
Essential Qualifications
- English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 (or equivalent).
- Meet all 33 of the HLTA Standards.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a warm, welcoming and supportive school community.
- Work in a beautiful village setting where every child is known and valued.
- Enjoy the opportunity to make a significant impact on children’s learning and development.
- Join a dedicated team committed to providing the very best educational experiences for all pupils.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school has a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. Contracts for all new staff are to the federation, providing greater opportunities for continuing professional development for all staff. An online search may also be undertaken as part of the recruitment process for shortlisted candidates, on information available in the public domain.
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