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School Name:Weeley, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Location:Old Clacton Road, Weeley. CO16 8DG
Hours:32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30 to 15:30 with 30 minutes lunch)
Term Time including inset days (39 weeks per year)
Contract:Permanent
Salary:Scale 3, point 5, £18,667 (£24,790 pro rata) £12.85 per hour
Start Date:1st September 2025
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.
Important Information:
We are advertising for two Teaching Assistants (Scale 3), each working 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30 to 15:30 with 30 minutes lunch).
Working 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days).
Applications closing date:Midnight, Sunday 1st June 2025
Interviews:Will be held on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the deadline date so we strongly encourage a prompt application.
If you would like to apply, please complete the online application form via Essex School Jobs. Alternatively, please complete the Vines Trusts application form and return it toGemma.Williams@dcvst.org.
Safeguarding Statement:Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks.