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Post: Teaching Assistant
Hours: 26 hours per week (typically Monday to Friday, although a flexible working pattern could be agreed)
Term Time including inset days (38 weeks per year)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Scale 3. Pro Rata £15,236.24- £15,478.83 (FTE £25,988.90 - £26,402.70)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Location: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Old Clacton Road, Weeley. CO16 8DG
About Us:At St Andrew's, we aim to inspire our children to become inquisitive, reflective individuals with an enthusiasm for learning. Our Christian values of Love, Trust and Wisdom as well as a thorough consideration of our children's well-being and happiness is at the heart of everything we do. We are a nurturing Christian family, where everyone aspires to achieve their own unique potential. Supportive relationships and close team-work within the school create an inclusive and welcoming school environment, where everyone's contribution is valued.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide a stimulating, educational, and safe environment for children in which they can develop to their full potential.
Supervise pupils in their activities, at play, and at mealtimes.
Establish positive relationships with pupils and their parents/carers.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
NVQ Level 2 in learning support/early years, NNEB or equivalent (preferred).
Understand and implement school behaviour management policy.
Ability to manage groups of children, ensuring pupils remain on task.
Understand and support the differences in children and respond appropriately.
Working knowledge and experience of implementing the national curriculum and other learning programmes.
Understanding of different developmental stages and the impact of experience on these developments.
Understand the way in which play and games can support child development.
Understand and promote the value of emotional and physical well-being in children.
Take responsibility for own well-being.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A welcoming school community with a strong focus on well-being and inclusion.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure you meet the criteria before applying for this role.
The position will start in school on 1st September 2026.
St Andrews is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and the successful candidate will be subject to safeguarding and safer recruitment checks prior to the appointment.
Application closing date is midnight 31st May 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 8th June 2026