Play and Independence Assistant

2 weeks ago


Dereham, United Kingdom Fred Nicholson School Full time

**Fred Nicholson School**
**Westfield Road**
**Dereham**
**Norfolk**
**NR19 1JB**

**Tel: 01362 693915**

**Headteacher: Jane Hayman**
- ** Salary - Scale C - £7,416 actual per annum**:

- ** Permanent**:

- ** Part Time**:

- ** 15 hours per week M-F** (poss additional hours)
- ** Term time plus 1 week**

Our team is expanding and we are currently recruiting for Play and Independence Assistants to join us - this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated, hardworking and imaginative team.

**Our Play and Independence Assistants**:

- support pupils across break and lunchtimes
- encourage development of play, social, communication and independence skills
- supervise pupils whilst eating lunch

Fred Nicholson School is a Complex Needs provision meeting the needs of young people with learning difficulties and associated needs from 7yrs-18yrs. Applications are encouraged from people who have experience of and commitment to, working with pupils with learning difficulties.

A commitment to training is essential along with resilience and a sense of humour.

Hours of work - 10.30am - 1.30pm Monday to Friday with the possibility of additional hours

Fred Nicholson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to be DBS checked. We are also committed to our investment in our staff and you will be part of our CPD program and access an induction package.

For further information please read the attached job description.

**How to apply**:
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

Please complete the Application Form with as much information as possible, ensuring that you include a Personal Statement in Section 10 Supporting Information.

**Closing date: 26 February 2024, 9am**
**Interview date: TBC**
- Fred Nicholson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to be DBS checked._
- This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations._
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website._


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