Warden Park Primary Academy

Job opportunities at Warden Park Primary Academy

Warden Park Primary Academy is committed to providing high quality learning for all children and wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant. The post is for 29.5 hours per week, including 2 hours of midday meal supervision. The successful candidate will: 

• Have experience of working with groups of children in EYFS, KS1 or KS2

• Be able to support pupils to access the curriculum within a mainstream class;

• Be expected to deliver intervention programmes to groups of children. 

• Have a passion and motivation for improving the lives of all children;

• Have an optimistic attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;

• Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment and the ability to use initiative;

• Be patient and able to stay calm and listen and value children’s views;

• Be able to work as part of a team and be expected to contribute to its development;

• Have the ability to strictly maintain confidentiality;

• Be suitably qualified for the post of Teaching Assistant i.e. to have good basic literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or above) and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

• Have experience of some behaviour management techniques.

In return we can offer you: 

• Wonderful children who thrive in a high quality learning culture; 

• Skilled and friendly colleagues who strive to do the best for the children in their care;

• A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other. 

We would welcome applicants with previous experience and appropriate qualifications. If you are looking for a role that will challenge and test your skill set and you would like to join our team, please download further information and an application form from our website www.wardenparkprimary.co.uk Please email your completed application form to office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk.  If you have any questions on job specifics, please contact our school office on 01444 451264.  Tours/visits are warmly encouraged and can also be arranged by ringing this number.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received. 

Warden Park Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. 

Closing date: Wednesday 18th December 2024

Interview dates: TBC

Application form 

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Teaching Assistant Job Description

Teaching Assistant Person Specification 

Warden Park Primary Academy is committed to providing the highest quality learning for all children. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised, enthusiastic and motivated Upper Key Stage Two Class Teacher on a full time basis. The salary range is Teachers Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale. We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about primary education and has a well-developed personal ethos of how children
  learn best.
• Is an experienced Upper KS2 teacher who can foster excellent relationships with children.
• Has a proven track record of enabling children to make strong progress.
• Has high expectations of all children and is able to inspire and motivate.
• Is able to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and its community.

In return we will offer you:

• High levels of in-class adult support.
• Creative, curious children who are independent, resilient and work well in a team.
• An environment for learning which is engaging, relevant and exciting.
• Skilled and friendly staff who are dedicated to making a difference to every child’s success and well-
  being.
• A culture which encourages children, families and staff to work together to move our school forward.
• A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other.
• An innovative workplace in the Academy Trust, which offers a wealth of opportunity for continuing professional development.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers. ECT/NQTs need not apply. Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01444 451264 or office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk to arrange a video/phone call with the head teacher.

Please email your completed application form and covering letter to office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk or post to Warden Park Primary Academy, New England, Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3JS. 

Closing date/shortlisting: 3rd January 2025
Interviews: tbc
We may choose to interview and appoint early for the right candidate.

Teacher Application Form

Teacher Job Description

Teacher Person Specification

We are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join “Parkes”, our in-house Catering department at Warden Park Primary Academy. This is a part time, term time only contract for 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12:15pm - 14:15pm. This is a permanent position. Our catering team prepares food for both the Secondary Academy and our Primary Academy. Duties involved with this vacancy will include:

• Handling/preparing food for service
• Serving meals to students
• Cleaning the dining hall of plates, cutlery and food service equipment to the kitchen

If you are interested in applying for this post please download an application form below and return the completed form by email to jobs@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk. Any questions can also be directed to this email address.

Please note: We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received. Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with all other relevant pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: Monday 3rd January 2024
Interviews: As soon as possible thereafter

Application form

Safer Recruitment Form

Catering Assistant Job Description

Warden Park Primary Academy is committed to providing high quality child care for all children who attend Star Club (before and after school provision) and wishes to appoint a before and/or After School Club Assistant. The role will entail 4 shifts per week, Monday - Friday (12 hours), Term time only. The exact shifts/hours per week are to be confirmed, the morning shift is 6:45am to 8:30am, afternoon shift 2:45pm to 6.15pm. In addition, some ad hoc hours are likely to be available.

Start date: As soon as available

Salary: SLT support grade C3 £24,027 fte (Actual starting salary £6,533.75 based on 12 hours per week)

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of delivering imaginative and innovative activities to children;
• Be expected to ensure the provision offers a safe and stimulating play environment;
• Assist in the administration of the club, keeping relevant records and ensuring that the agreed club procedures are implemented;
• Prepare and serve meals;
• Supervise mealtimes;
• Ensure the safe collection and transportation of children between their classrooms and the
• club;
• Ensure that areas are clean and cleared at the end of sessions;
• Communicate and liaise with parents;
• Have a passion and motivation for improving the lives of all children;
• Have an optimistic attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;
• Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment and the ability to use initiative;
• Be patient and able to stay calm and listen and value children’s views;
• Be able to work as part of a team and be expected to contribute to its development;
• Have the ability to strictly maintain confidentiality;
• Have experience of some behaviour management techniques.

In return we can offer you:

• Wonderful children who thrive in a high quality childcare culture;
• Skilled and friendly colleagues who strive to do the best for the children in their care;
• A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other.

We would welcome applicants with previous experience and appropriate qualifications. If you are interested, please download further information and an application form from our website
www.wardenparkprimary.co.uk . Please email your completed application form and safer recruiting form to office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk. If you have any questions on job specifics, please contact our school office on 01444 451264.  Tours/visits are warmly encouraged and can also be arranged by ringing this number.

Please Note: We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Warden Park Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date: 18th December
Interview Dates: TBC

Star Club Job Description

Support Staff Application Form

Safer Recruiting Form