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Job Ref No. ECC3003-89S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: SCALE 3
Position Start Date: 02/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 26/06/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 2nd July 2026  

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SEN Teaching Assistant

A chance to join the St John's team as an SEN Teaching Assistant has become available at the school for 21.25 hours a week working with pupil with additional needs. The post is to support a pupil with high needs in Year R. The pupil will need speech and language, sensory, mobility and early play support so experience is preferred but not essential.

St John's is an inclusive school with a focus on our Christian and learning values.

The School offers a supportive leadership and wider school team with targeted training to allow the candidate to be confident in the role but experience is required.

This will initially be fixed term until the child leaves the school.

The closing date for applications is midday Friday 26th June, Interviews will take place on Thursday 2nd July 2026.

If you feel this is an opportunity that you would like to explore please apply on line or contact Mrs Palmer in the office on 01206 841288. We encourage you to view our website www.stjohnscofe.com

St John's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures and appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Craig Twin
Clay Lane Grove, Colchester
Essex, CO4 0HH
Telephone: 01206 841288
Email: admin@st-johns-colchester.essex.sch.uk

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