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13/12/24

CONGRATULATIONS to every member of Vaz house! They have won the Autumn Term Championship! To reward their hard work this term, the children in Vaz house may come to school in their own clothes on Wednesday 18th December. pic.twitter.com/AsKs0kTij3

11/12/24

Wow! What a show! A huge well done to all of our brilliant children and staff for all their hard work. It was wonderful to see so many families in the audience. We’ll need to invest in some more chairs for next year, or perhaps build an auditorium?!#christmas pic.twitter.com/mwK2PWZpKS

04/12/24

WE DID IT! Well done to all of the children for completing our Rudolph Run 2024, in aid of After our first count of all donations, we have already raised almost £1000! Thank you so much for your generosity to such a wonderful cause. pic.twitter.com/iM6AfMuxtO

02/12/24

🚨Urgent: Elves Take Over School! 🚨 We wanted to inform you about an unexpected situation at Buntingford First School this morning. Overnight, a group of elves ‘took over’ the school and even changed its name. Thank you for your understanding during this unusual event. pic.twitter.com/1F47qonSLK

24/11/24

On Wednesday 4th December, we are holding a sponsored Rudolph Run to raise money for DONATE HERE: https://t.co/uKgrYJfOV0 pic.twitter.com/45JJAzD1Gg

22/11/24

A very inspiring talk from at our staff conference today. Reminded us all exactly why this is our vocation. Thank you to for hosting pic.twitter.com/qFQjHo2zkL

17/11/24

Just Talk Week 2024 runs from November 18 to December 6, with the theme “Just Be Scroll Savvy.” It focuses on empowering children for online safety, while promoting positive well-being. pic.twitter.com/m9Pw5mLQZn

11/11/24

We will remember. pic.twitter.com/Tr0Uykqv2E

04/10/24

Thank you Joanne from for visiting us today to talk about Buntingford pool and a huge thank you to the families of our school for donating money to help get it reopened! Hopefully, one day soon we can use the pool for school swimming lessons! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/cFHvhBqlku

24/09/24

The Buntingford First PTA are excited to announce we are having a Halloween Disco on Thursday 24th October! Please use your child’s FULL NAME as a reference, or send payments directly to the PTA bank account. Thank you! 🎃https://t.co/zVFilbZt91 pic.twitter.com/yHg2jVo9Cb

13/09/24

Next week is TravelWise Week! We are challenging children to complete a Travel Trail whilst they travel to or from school. The aim is to encourage more children to travel actively to school and to help them engage with their surroundings as they travel pic.twitter.com/iSownY1P3y

11/09/24

We are delighted that we have been shortlisted for an Education Estates Award 2024 - Project of the Year. Winners will be announced in October so we wish all shortlisted schools the best of luck! pic.twitter.com/TkEPBJ3lz3

11/09/24

Our bookings are open now for our EYFS tours for 2025 admissions! If you will have a Nursery or Reception child in 2025 and wish to see our school in action please book on via our websitehttps://t.co/Aye198ozIt pic.twitter.com/8z8R0EmBhV

10/09/24

We were thrilled to receive our Good level Modeshift STARS accreditation, just in time for TravelWise Week and World Car Free Day next week. TravelWise Week is Modeshift’s travel challenge taking place between 16-22 September each year. Could you next week? pic.twitter.com/jzZ4NC57jM

19/07/24

Just like that our first year is over… and what a year it’s been! Thank you all for lending us your incredible children, who make everyday so rewarding. Here’s to many more wonderful years together! Have the best summer ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WzIwxBpiCe

12/07/24

Thanks goodness it’s Friday! pic.twitter.com/jnley7SMsT

10/07/24

We can’t wait to welcome you all for the teddy bear’s picnic tomorrow! Don’t forget to bring a tasty snack, a drink and, of course, your favourite teddy bear! 🧸 pic.twitter.com/Obd4Uo8TZe

09/07/24

A lovely way to practise your writing skills this summer and bring some smiles to our friends at Layston Grove ❤️ send a post card from your holiday! pic.twitter.com/fnH25iFd7C

04/07/24

This morning, children in Oak class used the app Chatter Kids to make their Lego game come to life! Check out their awesome story: The Made up Pirate Ship 😎 pic.twitter.com/3BkgkJ9f7F

03/07/24

A History lesson in early years… Phones through the ages 🤣 pic.twitter.com/a0r5CXC5Sg

28/06/24

Parents! Are you interested in joining the PTA and helping us to raise funds for the school? Send your name and number to buntingfordfspta.com and we will add you to the group! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3QhgHzvJfd

26/06/24

It’s our big summer day tomorrow! Sports’ Day at 1:30pm, followed by our PTA Summer Event from 3-5pm. We can’t wait to see all of our wonderful families 🤩 pic.twitter.com/8l45SjNuAU

25/06/24

Why was the school closed today? All teaching staff have been at a Scholar’s Trust primary conference, learning new strategies to support learning, particularly in oracy:https://t.co/46WUqAaqdc Ask your child the question below and record their answer in the comments! 😁 pic.twitter.com/glfDMcQlQg

18/06/24

🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨 The naughty pea has taken over the nursery garden… if you catch any stray peas, please contact nursery. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/68ZabYpmGL

10/06/24

For their snack this morning, nursery class enjoyed some lettuce they they have grown themselves in the garden! pic.twitter.com/0W5qKluhys

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Vacancies

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Actual salary: H4

 

Hours:   17.5 hours per week 8.30am-12pm

(Additional hours available in our after school club 3.15-5pm as the after school club assistant)

 

Start Date: end of January 2025 (or nearest available date)

 

Buntingford First School, is a brand new, net carbon zero, first school located in East Hertfordshire.  We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational higher level teaching assistant who has the experience and knowledge to support children across our school.  This is an exciting opportunity to join the school in the second year of its journey. We have a fantastic team who are passionate about making sure every child is valued and can succeed.

 

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated to making a difference to children's learning. You will need to enjoy working with children and be passionate and committed to helping children develop as independent and confident individuals. This role will help support pupils to access all aspects of learning and self-help skills.  As this role is a higher level position, it will include some regular whole class teaching.  You will work closely with the class teacher and SLT.  

 

The school is part of Scholars’ Education Trust (SET), an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust formed in 2012. This is a great time to join SET. We are a growing trust with a proven record of school improvement and a strong moral purpose.

 

If you would like more information or to visit us to find out more, then please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

 

For further information on the role please contact hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk

 

Application closing date: 8th January 2025

Interview date: 15th January 2025

 

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

 

 

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service

Documents

Page Downloads Date  
Job Description HLTA 20th Dec 2024 Download
Application P.S Form Support Trust Jul 24 1 20th Dec 2024 Download
Child Protection Summary SET 20th Dec 2024 Download
SET Recruitment Pack 24 25 20th Dec 2024 Download
Advert Teaching Assistant HLTA BFS Jan 25 20th Dec 2024 Download
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Job Specification

Role
Teaching Assistant
Subject
Primary Education
Closing Date
9am 8th January 2025
Start Date
End of January 2025 (or nearest available)
Job Reference
HLTA BFS
Location
SG9 9HZ
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Job Specification

Role
Teaching Assistant
Subject
Primary Education
Closing Date
9am 8th January 2025
Start Date
End of January 2025 (or nearest available)
Job Reference
HLTA BFS
Location
SG9 9HZ
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