Current Vacancies
Dedicated Learning Support Assistant - King's Hawford
King’s Hawford Prep School is seeking a Dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work with a Year 2 pupil who requires 1:1 SEND support.
Main purpose of the role
• To assist in promoting the learning, personal development and safety of the pupil to whom you are assigned to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
• To work under the instruction/guidance of the SENCO, Senior Leaders and the Form Teacher to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for the pupil in accordance with the needs set out in the EHCP. Work may be carried out inside or outside of the classroom.
If you are patient, calm natured and compassionate we would love to welcome you to our friendly school community.
Hours of work
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week (flexibility will be required), term time only. The role is fixed term for the duration of the approved funding whilst the pupil is enrolled at King’s Hawford.
Start date
As soon as possible following the successful completion of pre-employment checks.
Safeguarding responsibilities of the successful candidate
Staff are advised to maintain an attitude of “it could be happening here and probably is” as far as safeguarding is concerned and should always act in the best interest of the child.
All staff are expected to actively promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils. As this post involves significant contact with children and the postholder will be responsible for children, they will be considered to be in regulated activity and must report any concerns in a timely manner.
All staff must also attend annual safeguarding training and have proper regard for the School’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
How to apply
Please read the applicant information booklet to view the detailed job description and person specification. To apply, applicants must complete the TES online application form which can be found via this link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/dedicated-learning-support-assistant-worcestershire-2184951
When completing the supporting statement of the application form please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.
Enquiries about the role are welcomed and can be sent to the HR team at recruitment@ksw.org.uk
Please note that the King’s Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 24th March 2025
The School reserves the right to interview and appoint to the role prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Minibus Drivers
We are looking for individuals to join our pool of Minibus Drivers.
Working as part of the pool, could involve:
- Driving set routes, before and after school, to collect and return pupils, ranging from Year 3 to Year 13.
- Ad hoc driving duties for school trips and fixtures and to provide cover in cases of staff sickness and holiday.
We are looking for applicants who are reliable, committed, friendly, courteous and professional. You must be over 21, have a clean driving licence with category D1, held for at least 2 years, and be prepared to undertake further driver training.
Our pool of minibus drivers provide reliable pupil transport to and from the King’s Schools. You will be based at the Senior School in the centre of Worcester.
Working pattern and salary
- Zero hours contract.
- Term time only.
- If assigned to a permanent route, hours could be up to 25 hrs per week on a rota basis, Monday to Friday, 06:30 – 09:00 and 17:00 – 19:00.
- £13.19 per hour.
Safeguarding responsibilities of the successful candidate
Staff are advised to maintain an attitude of “it could be happening here and probably is” as far as safeguarding is concerned and should always act in the best interest of the child.
All staff are expected to actively promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils. This post involves significant contact with children, therefore the postholder will be considered to be in regulated activity and must report any concerns in a timely manner.
All staff must also attend annual safeguarding training and have proper regard for the School’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
Please note that we will interview suitable candidates as and when applications are received, so early applications are advised.
Start date: As soon as possible following the completion of pre-employment checks
How to apply
Please read the applicant information booklet to view the detailed job description and person specification.
To be considered for the role all applicants must complete the TES ‘Quick apply’ online application form: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/minibus-drivers-worcestershire-2189220
Alternatively, paper copies of the application form can be requested from the HR team by emailing recruitment@ksw.org.uk
When completing the supporting statement of the application form please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.
Please note that the King’s Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.