At Parkway, we have a track record of enabling all our children to be the best that they can be by providing them with curriculum opportunities that enable them to achieve and experience opportunities which may not be readily available outside of school. 

Parkway Primary School is a unique one form entry school with two specialist provisions, a Resource Provision for 40 children with an EHCP whose primary need is Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). This year we also opened a second Resource Provision for 30 children with an EHCP whose primary need is Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). 

We asked our staff what makes you want to work at Parkway and they said………….

·         The children
·         We make a difference
·         Good Pastoral Support Network
·         Supportive Line Managers and Mentors
·         Good work life balance
·         Staff support each other
·         Everyone gets on well and we always come together when needed 
·         Very Welcoming friendly school
·         Small community
·         Great facilities and space
·         Onsite parking
·         Good transport links – Elizabeth line 



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For further information about the Trust, please visit: 

https://www.parkway.bexley.sch.uk/

To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the normal teaching area.

Support for Pupils
Attend to the personal needs of pupils including the implementation of personal learning programmes that may include social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare objectives.

Supervise and support children in their access of learning.
To actively promote inclusive practice within the classroom setting to ensure acceptance of all children.

Encourage children to engage in, and participate in learning activities lead by the class teacher.

Assist the supervising teacher with the planning of learning activities.
As directed by the class teacher: prepare the classroom prior to a lesson, clear up after a lesson, assist with the display of pupils’ work.

Support for the Curriculum
Undertake structured and agreed teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
Support pupil learning with respect to all of the local and national learning strategies.

Support pupils in their use of ICT as directed by the class teacher.
Prepare and maintain equipment and resources required to meet learning activities and assist pupils in their use.

Support for the School
Comply with all school policies relating to health and Safety, equal opportunities, child protection, confidentiality and data protection.
Assist with the management of pupils outside the classroom e.g. lunch times and outside the school e.g. school trips as directed by the class teacher and member of the school’s management

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Maria Saich on 020 8310 0176 or at Msaich@parkway.bexley.sch.uk .

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply please complete the application form below and submit to Msaich@parkway.bexley.sch.uk. Alternatively, applications can be sent to Parkway Primary, Alsike Road, Erith DA18 4DP. CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 03.01.2025. Interviews are scheduled for W/C 06.01.2024

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview. 

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

Parkway Primary is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.