Closing Date: 23/02/2025
Trenode Primary is a small, rural school in Widegates. The school has a family ethos and uses its Christian values to develop the whole child. We have a friendly, supportive team who work collaboratively to achieve high outcomes for all pupils.
We are seeking a full time Teaching Assistant (25 hours per week) to join our happy, successful team. The role may include general support in both KS1 or KS2 as well as more specialised support for children with an EHCP. The position also includes lunchtime supervision (3.75 hours per week). Initially the contract will run until the end of the academic year.
The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable and have a passion for supporting young childrens development and learning.
For more information on this role please email head@trenodeprimary.co.uk or contact the school on 01503240235.
Hours: 28.75 per week
Working Weeks: 38 per year
Paid Weeks: 43.699 per year
Rate of Pay: 12.29 per hour TA, 12.27 per hour LTS
Fixed Term Contract until 23/07/25 (to be reviewed before the end of the academic year)
Closing Date: 23/02/2025
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
Bridge Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.
Closing Date: 12/02/2025
**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
Trenode Primary are seeking a strong classroom practitioner with experience of leadership to apply for the post of Senior Teacher. Initially the contract will run until the end of the academic year.
Full Time
Working Weeks: 52.143 per year
Paid Weeks: 52.143 per year
Fixed Term Contract until 23/07/25 (to be before FTC ends)
Closing Date: 12/02/25
Interview Date: 14/02/25
Start Date: 24/02/2025
Bridge Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.
Closing Date: 13/02/2025
**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
We would like to appoint a charismatic person to work one day a week in our School office (Friday preferred) to:
Efficiently manage the day-to-day running of the Schools admin office
Provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the Head of School
Ensure Trust administrative and financial systems are established and maintained
Manage statutory data returns
If you have the ability to work on your own initiative, but also work as part of a wider team we would like to hear from you. Experience of working in an office environment is essential.
Start Date: 25 April 2025
Benefits: Local Government Scheme Pension, Staff Wellbeing Package, Career Development Opportunities, Wide support network of school administrators and central team members working collaboratively across the Trust providing professional advice and guidance.
Bridge Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.
For more information about Polperro Primary Academy and Bridge Schools Trust please take a look at our websites https://www.polperroprimary.co.uk/ and www.bridgeschools.co.uk
To apply, please download and complete the application form and return along with any other documents which you believe will support your application to recruitment@bridgeschools.co.uk by the closing date.
Hours: 6.5 per week
Working Weeks: 38 per year
Paid Weeks: 43.699 per year
Rate of Pay: 12.42 per hour
Fixed Term Contract until 23/07/25 (to be reviewed before FTC end date)
Closing Date: 13/02/2025
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: 25/04/2025
Bridge Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.
Closing Date: 23/02/2025
TRUST HR LEAD
We are looking for an exceptional HR professional to drive the HR strategy of the trust and deliver outstanding centralised HR services to all our stakeholders.
You will be motivational, approachable, strategically creative and an effective communicator with the interpersonal skills needed to build strong relationships.
Working closely with senior leaders in an energetic and friendly atmosphere where you can expect to be supported and stretched in terms of your personal development, you will manage and deliver a forward thinking, responsive and progressive HR service, contributing to the overall input to maximise outcomes for children.
As an HR professional, you too should have a strong love of learning, keeping up to date with developments and statutory changes, equipping yourself and team to deliver exceptional service, that will have a profound and lasting impact.
The successful candidate will need to oversee the recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation and training of employees. You will also handle employee relations, benefits, employment laws and regulations.
You would be joining our central team based in Bodmin, Cornwall and would travel to our schools across the county as needed. If you are excited by the prospect of leading the charge to recruit, retain, and develop outstanding staff across the Trust, we encourage you to apply.
For further details about this role please download the attached recruitment pack.
Benefits:
Pension enrolment (LGPS)
Ongoing investment in training and personal development
Access to 24/7 Health and Wellbeing scheme
Payment towards health costs, such as optical, physiotherapy
Company sick pay scheme
Holiday entitlement (5.969 weeks)
Free flu vaccination
Hybrid working, after completion of training period
Position details:
Rate of pay: 29,000 37,000 (1FTE) depending on experience.
Rate of pay: Actual (pro-rata) 25,452 - 32,480 per year.
Hours: 37 hrs per week Monday Friday (8.30am - 16.30pm four days and 8.30 - 16.00pm one day per week, including lunch breaks).
Working weeks: 39.8 weeks per year (term time, INSET, plus 4 days in schools holidays)
Paid weeks: 45.769 per year.
How to Apply:
Send your completed application and any supporting documentation you feel will assist with your application to recruitment@bridgeschools.co.uk
Application Deadline:
Midnight on Sunday 23rd February 2025
Selection Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Monday 3rd March 2025 at Bridge Schools, 21 Callywith Gate, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2RQ.
Start date: Tuesday 6th May 2025.
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply please email: recruitment@bridgeschools.co.uk
Bridge Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.
Closing Date: 06/02/2025
**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Breakfast Club Assistant to join our team, and supporting children during breakfast before school (07:30-08:30 M-F). This role involves creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment, helping children develop social skills and enjoy play-based activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and support children during breakfast sessions.
Ensure the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children.
Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
Requirements:
Experience working with primary-aged children in a similar setting is essential.
Food hygiene certificate (or willingness to undergo necessary training)
A positive, proactive attitude with strong communication skills.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
A genuine passion for working with children and promoting their development.
Hours: 5 per week
Working Weeks: 38 per year
Paid Weeks: 43.699 per year
Rate of Pay: 12.27 per hour
Fixed Term Contract until 23/07/25 (to be reviewed before end of contract)
Closing Date: 06/02/2025
Interview Date: 11/02/2025
Start Date: 24/02/2025
Bridge Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.
Closing Date: 23/02/2025
Looe Primary Academy is looking for an experienced Nursery Teaching Assistant with a requirement of Level 2 and Level 3 early years qualification, to work in our small but thriving nursery provision. The post is offered as fixed term position to the end of half term in the Summer Term, to cover maternity leave, but may extend.
We are a friendly and professional team, with the nursery as a valued part of our provision. The nursery caters for children from the age of 2 4 years of age and enjoys a dedicated safe and well-resourced environment that enables children to flourish and to learn. The setting has its own room and outdoor space and the children have the opportunity to explore our extensive grounds and outdoor spaces on a regular basis.
Some of the skills required include:
The ability to work both as a part of a small nursery team but also the wider staff group
A warm, smiley nurturing approach that children will enjoy and which will enable them to feel special in your care
A resilient approach where nothing phases you you will change nappies, be an endless number of characters to play with throughout the day, need to laugh at things such as jokes that the children tell you, even if you do not understand, not be phased by some of the actions that the children will display and an ability to deal with almost anything that a day can throw at you
A strong desire to enable children to flourish, learn and grow in every action they take when they are in the nursery
Enthusiasm, energy and a professional approach to all that you do and a willingness to engage in all aspects of school life.
Ideally, the successful candidate will also have experience of working with children who may need behaviour support and or social, emotional and mental health need, or willingness to train in this area. The post also includes lunchtime supervision each day.
In return, Looe Primary offers a friendly, experienced and supportive team, who work well together and put the education and welfare of the pupils at the heart of all we do. You can expect to receive high quality support and training in a school that has a good reputation in the community and in a setting that provides wonderful sea views in a great community. Our work to engage with the community is a high priority as we continue to improve our already successful school. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this work.
Hours: 31.5 per week
Working Weeks: 38 per year
Paid Weeks: 43.699 per year
Rate of Pay: 12.29 per hour
Closing Date: 23/02/2025
Interview Date: 28/02/2025
Start Date: ASAP
Bridge Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.
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