Nursery Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
- To provide safe, high quality education, care and welfare for children
- To fulfill legal and statutory requirements
- To contribute to and implement school policies.
- To work under the direction of the Headteacher, Inclusion Leader and Class Teachers to become part of a successful team. Knowledge and understanding of the needs and characteristics of children
- Experience of resolving problems and handling challenging situations
- Experience of managing behaviour effectively
- Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities.
- Understanding of and an interest in education
- Experience of working in a community with a culturally and socially diverse population
- Experience of effective record keeping, use of administrative skills. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Barred List Check and a Certificate of Good Conduct if you have lived or worked outside of the UK for a continuous period of six months or more since the age of 18.
HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools, Cauldwell School, Golding ton Green Academy, Shackleton Primary, Shortstown Primary and Wilstead Primary.
We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.
HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a 'stronger together' approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.
As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.
Benefits- Paid wellbeing day per year.
- CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.
- £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Comprehensive employee assist programme.
- Generous pension and a competitive salary.
- Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
- Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
- An exceptional ECT induction programme and support.
- An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
- Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
- An excellent in-house catering provision.
- A commitment to environmental sustainability.
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