Extended Schools Worker

Horizon Primary Academy, Swanley, Kent

Education - non-teaching

Part time

Permanent

(Y)Our Opportunity

Would you like the opportunity to be involved in settling and making a difference to children as they start their school day? Are you an organised and creative individual who enjoys working with children? If so, the Extended Schools Worker role is for you!

With your engaging and friendly approach you will initiate positive play and encourage age-appropriate activities. As an Extended Schools Worker you willcreate a purposeful and inclusive environment, you will ensure the safety and wellbeing of children is maintained at all times.

It’s not necessarily your experience as an Extended Schools Worker that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

Closing date: 14/09/2026

Salary: NJC 3 - Estimated actual £8,387 (£24,796 FTE) per annum

Hours: 15 hours Monday - Friday 3.15pm - 6.15pm

The ideal Extended Schools Worker will be someone who is:

• A great communicator with a warm and encouraging manner, who develops positive relationships with young children

• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

• Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities

• Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

• Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as an Extended Schools Worke we can offer you:

• Excellent ongoing CPD

• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme

• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free eye tests

• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Horizon Primary Academy

We are a small 1 form entry, Primary Academy, situated in Swanley.

At Horizon, inclusion is at the very heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to ensuring that every learner reaches their full potential.

We hold high expectations for all our children, and we believe in creating an environment that inspires exploration, discovery, and growth. To find out more visit our website here

To discover what makes Horizon Primary Academy so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01322 665 235 or email [email protected]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Aim High

Spread Your Wings

Learn Without Limits!

At Horizon Primary Academy we truly embody this ethos. Every child and every member of staff receives the support, challenge and commitment to truly be the best that they can be.

We expect everyone to work hard, work hard to go further than they ever dreamed possible.

To achieve this, we have a healthy balance of high expectations for everyone to strive towards and a strong nurturing ethos that allows everyone to rise to these challenges, providing support, understanding, guidance and drive every step of the way.

We strive to remove every barrier possible to ensure that everyone can learn without limits.

Above all, we raise aspirations, set goals and provide enriching experiences and opportunities so that everyone can be better - not because they are not good enough but because a relentless drive for improvement and betterment are key attributes of the exceptional learners that we strive to create, nurture and build during everyone's time at Horizon Primary Academy.

Underpinning much of the vision that we have for our school community are our 3 core values or golden rules, all of which are designed to create exceptional learners, positive citizens, and change agents for the future.

We are always kind We are always ready to learn We always try our best

Salary

NJC 3 - Estimated actual £8,387 (£24,796 FTE) per annum

Hours

15 - Mon - Fri 3:15pm to 6:15pm

Benefits

Competitive

Closing date

14-09-2026

Interview Date

18/09/2026

Start Date

ASAP