Freeman Community Primary School

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Salary: £20,442 - £21,189 pro rata (actual salary range: £9,379 - £9,722)  

FTE: 20 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (term time plus PD days); 12.00pm – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Permanent

Required from:  September 2023

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and friendly Administrative Assistant who enjoys working in an environment where no two days are the same. A particular interest in marketing the school via our website and social media feed would be desirable.

You will:

• act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors

• have the ability to communicate effectively, with a good telephone manner

• have good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise your own workload and maintain confidentiality at all times

• have experience of working in an office setting

• have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

• have good IT skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel

• have a willingness to undertake any necessary training

We can offer you:

• a varied and fulfilling role, with a range of administrative duties

• a caring school community

• a continuing professional development (CPD)

Freeman Community Primary School is a happy, caring community of 206 children in the village of Stowupland, near Stowmarket. We are part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust as one of eight primary schools across the Stowmarket and Ipswich areas.

A tour of the school is available on request and further information and an informal conversation about the school and this position is also offered. Please contact Mr Daniel Pettitt, Headteacher or Mrs Sue Lewis, Office Manager at the school to arrange either of these options. Tel: (01449) 612067. Email: admin@freeman.suffolk.sch.uk Applications forms and supporting statements will need to be completed electronically and returned to the school email address above. The application form and full job description can be found below.

Closing date: 4.00pm, 12 June 2023

Interview date: w/b: 19 June 2023 

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 2 Point 2 - 4: £10.60-£10.98 per hour (£20,441 – 21,189 pro rata)

Job Term: Thursday and Friday 8.30am – 15.15pm (5.75 hours per day). 39 weeks per year (Term time + PD Days only)

Appointment Type: Fixed Term for one year initially.

Required: To start: 1^st September 2023

We are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic person to support children from across the whole school. The successful candidate must be able to support class teachers from Reception to Year 6 in addition to working with individuals and small groups of children. Through doing this they will assist children with their learning, enabling them to achieve the work set by the class teacher and deliver intervention and support programmes such as Beat Dyslexia and speech and language programmes. Experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential as support and training will be put in place for the successful candidate.

You will:

• be patient, kind and caring
• be flexible and enthusiastic in your approach to the children's and school's needs
• have high expectations of children's behaviour and achievements
• possess good literacy and numeracy skills (at least GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)
• demonstrate a high regard for safeguarding procedures
• demonstrate initiative and the ability to communicate well with teaching staff, pupils and parents.

We can offer:

• a welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team dedicated to raising standards
• happy children who are eager to learn and make the most of their time in our school
• well behaved children
• a school that strives for every child to reach their true potential
• supportive staff and governors
• opportunities to grow and develop as a professional
• a beautiful setting!

You are welcome to visit the school prior to making an application.

For further details about the position you may contact the school and speak to Mr Pettitt or Mrs Lewis on 01449 612067, Freeman CP School, Church Road, Stowupland, Suffolk, IP14 4BQ; email: admin@freeman.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 26^th June 2022 (3pm).
Interview date: TBC. 

Job Title: Midday Supervisor

Salary: £10.60p/h

Appointment: Fixed Term for one year initially or to end if the child leaves

Required: to start on teh 1st September for 1.58 hours per day: 11.45am - 13:20pm, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks (Term time only) per year.

We are looking for a kind and caring person with a positive outlook to join our midday supervisor team to supervise a child with Special Educational Needs. Duties will include helping the child/ren as they sit and eat their meals, tidying away, supporting the child/ren with play activities on the playground and attending any first aid incidents.  Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage although not essential as training will be provided.

You will:

• be patient, kind and caring
• be flexible and enthusiastic in your approach to the child/ren's and school's needs
• have high expectations of children's behaviour and achievements
• demonstrate a high regard for safeguarding procedures
• demonstrate initiative and the ability to communicate well with staff, pupils and parents.

We can offer:

• a welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team dedicated to raising standards
• happy children who are eager to learn and make the most of their time in our school
• well behaved children
• a school that strives for every child to reach their true potential
• supportive staff and governors
• opportunities to grow and develop as a professional
• a beautiful setting!

For further details about the position you may contact the school and speak to Mr Pettitt or Mrs Lewis on 01449 612067, Freeman CP School, Church Road, Stowupland, Suffolk, IP14 4BQ; email: admin@freeman.suffolk.sch.uk.  

Closing date: 26^th June 2022 (3pm).
Interview date: TBC. 

Please return the completed application form (included below) electronically to the school.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.