Personal Assistant to the CEO, The Keys Academy Trust

The Keys Academy Trust is a well-established primary specialist Multi Academy Trust with currently 10 schools in the Wokingham area.  We are seeking to appoint a PA to the CEO, to lead in core administration activities, support in reporting to and liaising with stakeholders and promoting the Trust to achieve its Growth Strategy.  You will join the Trust at a very exciting time and as the PA to the CEO you will play a crucial part working with and supporting key stakeholders.

The role will involve:

• Supporting the CEO on a daily basis through a full range of secretarial, administrative and clerical duties.
• Managing a large workload and multiple complex tasks including responding to changing priorities with a proven ability to meet deadlines and with an eye for detail.
• Assisting the CEO in the compilation of reports for the various stakeholders
• Planning and organising meetings, events and conferences in the Trust schools or at external venues

The successful applicant will:

• Be an experienced PA/ administrator within an educational setting
• Have excellent communication skills, and can deal with stakeholders with tact, diplomacy and discretion understanding the importance of confidentiality
• Have proficient IT skills with excellent knowledge of MS packages including SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams

The Keys Academy Trust offers:

• A dynamic and collaborative Central Team
• A family of distinctive and high performing schools rooted at the heart of the communities they serve
• Attractive pension scheme
• Staff Wellbeing package

The role is based in the Trust’s Central Team at Earley St Peters CE Primary School and there will be a requirement to travel to our schools across the Wokingham area.

Starting date: As soon as possible
Employment Status: Permanent. Term-time only plus 5 INSET days plus 2 weeks to be worked during school holidays.
Hours:   30 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
PayScale: Grade 7 SCP 25-29. FTE £32,020 - £35,411 (subject to pay body review)
Actual Annual Salary from: £23,685 - £26,194
Closing Date: Monday 2 October 2023 at 9am.  Applications will be reviewed on receipt.
Interview Date: Thursday 5 October 2023

Visits to the Trust are warmly encouraged.  Please contact hr@keysacademytrust.org for more information and to arrange a visit or to discuss the post with the CEO.  If you wish to become a member of our talented team, a job description/person specification and the Support Staff application form is available from the Trust website.

Applications must be submitted by email with a letter of application to hr@keysacademytrust.org   
No CVs will be accepted and no agencies.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

In-School Tutor – Learning Support

Required:  September 2023
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12-17 FTE £24,496 - £26,845 (Actual Annual salary £9,752 - £10,687)
Hours: 17.5 hours a week: Monday – Friday: 08:30am – 12:00pm
Contract type: 1 year fixed-term (initially)  

A love of learning grows here

The Coombes Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint a Tutor to work within our school to support the education of our pupils. The role is a part-time position, starting in September 2023, working between the hours of Monday – Friday 08:30-12:00.

The Tutor will be carrying out the School-led Tutoring Programme within school, working on a 1:2 – 1:6 basis with children across various year groups. The tutor will be expected to focus primarily on Literacy and Mathematics and improving pupils understanding of core concepts, whilst giving the pupils the additional support they need in the classroom.  Previous experience of supporting learning within a primary school is preferred for this role, however training and support will be provided to suitable candidates. We can also be flexible with days you wish to work if required.

This role is a unique opportunity to support children’s learning within a thriving school community, actively engaging with and supporting pupils within our school community. It will certainly be a rewarding role.

Requirements:

• Have previous experience of supporting child development.
• Be able to work in close partnership with teachers and support staff.
• Be able to offer tailored support and differentiated activities.
• Have excellent knowledge of the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Curriculum.
• Be able to confidently interpret planning and deliver high quality learning in line with planned provision.
• Take responsibility for their own effective time management and contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

We can offer you:

• A large well-resourced primary school with strong links with the wider community
• An experienced and dedicated team of staff
• Active and supportive parents and governors
• Relevant training opportunities

A happy school with strong links with the church and other schools within The Keys Academy Trust
For an application form please visit the school website. Please send completed application forms to hr@keysacademytrust.org

The Coombes Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and DBS checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to celebrating the diversity and continued professional development of all our staff.

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Permanent/Term Time Only
30 hours per week: 8:45am - 3:15pm
(includes Lunchtime Controller Duty)

Grade 3 SCP 5-6 FTE £21,575 to £21,968
Actual Salary from £14,597-£14,863

We require Learning Support Assistants to support our children with Special Educational Needs under the direction of the class teacher and Inclusion Leader.

We are seeking to appoint 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to provide support for children on a 1:1 or small group basis. The role will involve working with a child and supporting their learning as directed by the teacher and Inclusion Leader. You would be joining an experienced team dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential. 

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants who are:

• passionate about supporting pupils with SEND and want to make a difference to the life of a vulnerable pupil
• able to build a positive rapport and exercise patience and consistency
• kind, caring and compassionate 

If you wish to become a member of our talented team at Earley St Peter’s, a job description/person specification and the Support Staff application form is available to download from the school website (Earley St Peter's CoE Primary School)

Applications must be submitted by email with a letter of application to hr@keysacademytrust.org

Additional hours may be available from 7am – 8:45am.

Earley St Peter’s Primary School is part of The Keys Academy Trust. The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.

Closing date:          9am on Friday 15 September 2023
Interview date:      Thursday 21 September 2023

KS2 Teaching Assistant

This is a part time, permanent, term time only role.
Starting date: As soon as possible

21.25 hours per week Monday-Friday 08:45-13:00
(includes lunchtime cover from 12:00-13:00)

Grade 3 SCP 5-6 FTE £21,575 - £21,968 (subject to pay body review)
(Actual Annual Salary starting from £10,340-£10,528)

Earley St Peter’s Church of England Primary School are looking for a fun, energetic and committed team member to join our staffing team.  You will be involved in supporting the learning and development of our children during the mornings. 

Main purpose:

The TA will be deployed across the school to support the child or class in line with the National Curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.

Duties include:

• Establishing positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping keep pupils on track
• Assisting with displaying and presenting pupils’ work
• Assisting with taking pupils on educational visits
• Supervising pupils during lunchtime

General requirements:

• Experience with, or a love of, working with young people
• An awareness of commitment to equality
• Basic understanding of health and safety
• Understanding and implementing child protection procedures
• Flexibility to work with individual pupils as directed by the class teacher

We welcome and encourage visits to our school, to arrange a visit please email the HR Manager, Jodie Page, on hr@keysacademytrust.org

Application forms can be found on the school website (Earley St Peter's CoE Primary School) Applications must be submitted by email with a letter of application to hr@keysacademytrust.org (No CVs will be accepted)

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 15 September 2023                                      Interviews: Thursday 21 September 2023

Please note applications will be considered on receipt so please get your application in early.

Educational Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist

Post: Educational Psychologist
FTE Salary Range: Grade 9 SCP 35-40 (£41,496-£46,549)
Actual Annual Salary: £6,727-£7,546
Contract Type: Permanent, term time only
Contract Hours: 1 day per week, 7 hours per day (day to be agreed)

Post: Speech and Language Therapist
FTE Salary Range: Grade 7 SCP 25-29 (£32,020-£35,411)
Actual Annual Salary: £5,122-£5,665
Contract Type: Permanent, term time only
Contract Hours: 1 day per week, 7 hours per day (day to be agreed)

The Keys Academy Trust is looking to expand its SEN Team through the appointment of specialist consultants.

The Keys Academy Trust is a growing family of ten high performing primary schools that support each other, share best practice and resources.  Life within The Keys invites collaboration, so that the schools within the Trust can give their children the very best educational outcomes. We are currently seeking an Educational Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist to support our pupils with SEND across the Trust.

The Central Team is based in Earley St Peter’s CoE Primary School and all our schools are within a 30-minute drive from each other. 

About the successful candidate;

You will need to be:

• highly motivated, creative and resourceful, with a deep commitment to ensuring the best educational outcomes for all children
• passionate about supporting and educating staff in line with current best practice
• committed to working with families and agencies to ensure best outcomes for the children in our care
• able to think creatively to help the school to diminish the difference for our most vulnerable pupils
• able to work with different school leaders across varying school settings

We welcome and encourage visits to our schools, to arrange a visit or to find out more about this role and the locations, please contact hr@keysacademytrust.org

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young   people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Friday 28 September 2023
Interviews: W/C 2 October 2023

SEND Teaching Assistant

Grade 3 SCP 5 FTE £21,575 (Actual annual salary £13,988.78).

Full time (28.75 hours per week 08:30 to 15:15, Monday to Friday)

Fixed-term contract initially, with the aim of conversion to a permanent contract after one year. Term-time only contract.

Required immediately - start date can depend on notice period.

Applications will be processed upon receipt.

Sonning Church of England Primary School is a highly-regarded, high-performing one form-entry primary school within the community-driven and idyllic village of Sonning. At Sonning Church of England Primary School, our vision is to provide strong foundations for the years ahead for all pupils. We are looking for hard working, dedicated staff who love working with children to join our team. Although we are C of E schools, applicants do not need to be of Christian faith; all faiths or no particular religion are welcomed to apply.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

Lunchtime Staff (supporting a SEND child)

Grade 3 SCP 5 FTE £21,575 (Actual annual salary £2,432.83)

Part time (5 hours per week 12:10 to 13:10, Monday to Friday).

Fixed-term contract initially, with the aim of conversion to a permanent contract after one year. Term-time only contract.

Required immediately - start date can depend on notice period.

Applications will be processed upon receipt.

Sonning Church of England Primary School is a highly-regarded, high-performing one form-entry primary school within the community-driven and idyllic village of Sonning. At Sonning Church of England Primary School, our vision is to provide strong foundations for the years ahead for all pupils. We are looking for hard working, dedicated staff who love working with children to join our team. Although we are C of E schools, applicants do not need to be of Christian faith; all faiths or no particular religion are welcomed to apply.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

‘Supply’ Teaching Assistants

Grade 3 SCP 5 FTE £21,575 (Actual annual salary dependent on hours worked)

Required immediately - start date can depend on notice period.

Applications will be processed upon receipt.

We are looking for staff to work with us and another local school in our Trust (Polehampton) to provide ad-hoc support when we have staff absence or need additional capacity. This would be a similar model to a supply or ‘bank’ staff contract, and would have no set hours. Please get in touch to find out more about this innovative and creative option for additional and flexible working.

Sonning Church of England Primary School is a highly-regarded, high-performing one form-entry primary school within the community-driven and idyllic village of Sonning. At Sonning Church of England Primary School, our vision is to provide strong foundations for the years ahead for all pupils. We are looking for hard working, dedicated staff who love working with children to join our team. Although we are C of E schools, applicants do not need to be of Christian faith; all faiths or no particular religion are welcomed to apply.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.