ABA Therapist (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Position: ABA Therapist (Maternity Cover)
Pay Range: Grade C - £20,338 - £22,816
Position startdate: 3rd September 2026
Contract Type: Part time -30 hours per week (Monday - Friday,8:45am - 3:15pm, term-time only)
Contract Term: Fixed term until 31st December 2026 - Maternity cover with the potential for extension beyond initial term
Application Close: 10th July 2026, 9am
Interviews: To be confirmed


Stifford Clays Primary School is seeking a talented individual to join our Autistic Spectrum Disorder Resource Base funded directly by the Local Authority. The unit will be led by a full-time experienced specialist teacher. The successful candidates will have a passion for working with young children and forassisting them to overcome their personal or behavioural issues which are often a barrier to pupils achieving their full potential. Applicants with experience of working with pupils who have ASD are desirable, but support will be given by the ASD Base Manager and on-the-job training provided. As a member ofstaff you will be valued and supported; in return we are looking for commitment,drive and enthusiasm. 

This is a part-time, fixed-term post to provide maternity cover, with the potential for the post to be extended beyond the initial term.The hours will be Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 3:15pm, (with a 30-minute lunch break), term time only.

Why Stifford Clays Primary School? 

We are a community-focused school for 2 to 11 year olds, located centrally in the Stifford Clays ward of Thurrock. The original infant and junior schools were built in 1954 and were one form of entry. The school has grown hugely to accommodate 90 children in each year group. We have a resource base provision for children with autism. 

Stifford Clays Primary School is an extremely happy and positive school. We are an Ofsted 'Good' school (2022) where ''pupils love coming to school'' and "pupils, staff and trustees show great pride in belonging to the Stifford Clays Primary School community.'' Our personal development provision is 'outstanding'. 
 

Why SWECET?

At South West Essex Community Education Trust, we are passionate about providing the best start in life for our pupils. We are united in the belief that every young person needs and deserves an education that will maximise their future life chances.

We place our pupils' needs at the heart of everything we do and support our colleagues in delivering high-quality education. Our vision is to establish a national reputation for the quality of education we provide.

Our academies are united by the things that make us both similar and unique - the DNA that ties us all together. The SWECET DNA is made up of the following components: Developing our people, Nurturingour differences, and Aspiringfor excellence.

We believe that our colleagues are our most precious resource to provide high-quality learning experiences for all our pupils. Our colleagues work hard to support teams in their own schools and across the Trust and in return, the SWECET Wellbeing Charter sets out our actions to support our colleagues.

If you have energy and passion in abundance and would relish the opportunity to be part of our team, we look forward to hearing from you. Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please email: recruitment@swecet.org.

If interested in this vacancy, please submit your application for the position as soon as possible, as interviews may take place before the closing date.

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service

Information about the School

We are a community-focused school for 2 to 11 year olds, located centrally in the Stifford Clays ward of Thurrock. The original infant and junior schools were built in 1954 and were one form of entry. The school has grown hugely to accommodate 90 children in each year group. We have a resource base provision for children with autism.

Stifford Clays Primary School is an extremely happy and positive school. We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ school (2022) where ‘’pupils love coming to school’’ and “pupils, staff and trustees show great pride in belonging to the Stifford Clays Primary School community.” Our personal development provision is ‘outstanding’.