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Job Ref No. ECC3824-55S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 point 5-6
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 21/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 24/09/2026  

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One to One Learning Support Assistant

Scale 3 point 5-6

Application closing date: Monday 21 September Noon

Date of Interview: Thursday 24 September

To start as soon as possible

We are looking for an experienced and caring person to join our friendly and supportive team to work with children within our school.

The position will be 20 hours per week, term time only, working Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm.

The successful candidate should have:

  • An empathetic and caring approach
  • Good organisational skills
  • The ability to work in partnership with SENCO, class teacher and external agencies
  • A commitment to inclusion
  • An understanding of individual targets and how to support a pupil within a mainstream classroom.

We can offer:

  • Great team work
  • A well-resourced school
  • Enthusiastic and happy children
  • Friendly staff.

For further details please contact Stacey Robinson by email stacey@stthomasmores.co.uk or telephone the school on 01206 865722.

Visits to the school are welcome and just so you know … it is an exceptionally fabulous place to work.

The Rosary Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment procedures are employed; this appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:

· to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children;

· to verify employment history.

Only information related the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

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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Stacey Robinson
St. Thomas More RC School
Priory Street, COLCHESTER
Essex, CO1 2QB
Telephone: 01206865722
Email: admin@st-thomasmores.essex.sch.uk

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