About this role
Snape Primary School (part of Kingfisher Schools Trust) is seeking to appoint a committed, kind & caring practitioner to help provide for the children during wrap-around sessions (breakfast and afterschool club.) The successful candidate should be passionate about providing a high standard of care for the children and someone who is supportive of everyone in the Snape Pre-School community. A good sense of humour is essential as is the ability to work closely in a team and communicate effectively. Excellent communication skills are key in this role as you will also work closely with the pre-school children’s families and at times alongside Snape School staff. You will be part of a warm & welcoming, inclusive community within our setting.
This role is offered on a part-time, permanent basis working term time 13 hours per week, (38 weeks per year)
Monday - Friday. Wrap-around sessions are 8am - 9am Mon-Fri and 3pm to 5pm Mon- Thurs. Please see the job description for details of the role.
You will
Have childcare experience
Preferably Level 3 Early Years qualification
Be creative & enthusiastic
Have excellent written & verbal communication skills
Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
Be calm, patient & positive-minded
Have a good sense of humour
About Snape Primary school
Snape Primary School is a welcoming village school, proud to serve families in the heart of the unique and charming village of Snape, Suffolk.
At Snape, everyone — whatever their role — plays an important part in supporting our children on their learning journey. We have a strong belief in the value of primary education and are committed to finding the most engaging and inspiring ways to make learning truly irresistible for every child. Our aim is to give children a genuine love of learning and to welcome them into our wider community of Snape learners, which naturally includes our families and friends of Snape.
Like many rural schools, we benefit from close links with our village and the surrounding community. Our pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to take part in village life and community events, helping them to develop a strong sense of belonging and connection.
At the heart of our success is a passionate team of dedicated professionals who understand that every second of education counts. We are united by a deep commitment to our students and the community we serve. They are the very core of our purpose. Every moment, every lesson, every day is a vital opportunity to inspire, challenge, and support each child to achieve their very best. We believe, without compromise, that with the right environment and encouragement, every student has the potential to achieve greatness.
As proud members of the Kingfisher Schools Trust, we are guided by the shared values of opportunity, community, and excellence. These values are more than aspirations; they are embedded in every decision we make and every interaction we have. We believe in providing all students with meaningful opportunities to grow and succeed, fostering a strong sense of belonging within a supportive community, and setting the highest expectations in everything we do.
This is the Kingfisher Spirit in action — a belief that with the right environment, encouragement, and ambition, every young person can soar.
Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a range of benefits including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
- Access to a wide variety of training courses through The National College
- Generous pension schemes (whether TPS or LGPS)
- Employee assistance scheme including access to online counselling, Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and Muscular skeletal sessions.
- Flu Voucher Scheme
- Optical reimbursement scheme
- Employee Benefits scheme (PerkBox), including salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work and car lease
- National pay scales and policies
- Family friendly policies
If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact [email protected]
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Kingfisher Schools 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 part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.