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Teaching Assistant or HLTA Vacancy - Depending on Experience
Great Clacton CofE Junior School
1st September 2025
We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. Please state your preference on your application form, and if you are shortlisted, we will explore this with you, along with your skills, experience and qualifications.
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:Fixed Term for 1 year. This contract is for a fixed term so that the needs of the school can be assessed under the new leadership model, this follows the recent appointment of a headteacher.
Salary:Teaching Assistant - Scale 3, point 5, £18,667 (£24,790 pro rata) £12.85 per hour
HLTA - Scale 5, point 9, £19,887.04 (£26,409 pro rata) £14.60 per hour
School Profile
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School is a welcoming school located in the coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Grounded in Christian values, the school aims to inspire confident, capable, and compassionate learners. With a strong focus on academic achievement, personal development, and community involvement, it provides a stimulating curriculum and a safe, nurturing environment. The school is closely linked to the parish church and local community, enhancing pupils' spiritual and moral growth. Situated close to the seafront, the school benefits from a rich variety of local resources and outdoor learning opportunities. The committed staff team works collaboratively to ensure every child is supported to thrive. Great Clacton offers a positive and inclusive workplace for teachers passionate about helping pupils flourish.
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.
If appointed as a HLTA you will be covering teachers PPA.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
NVQ Level 2 in learning support (for the teaching assistant role) / NVQ Level 3 in learning support (for the HLTA role) is desirable, but experienced candidates without this are encouraged to apply.
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.
Application Procedure
Applying for this position is straightforward, you can either complete a Vine application form and submit this to Lisa.Webb@Dcvst.org by the closing date. Or alternatively, apply via the Essex School Jobs advertisement and complete the Essex application form.
Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. To book an appointment, or for further information about this vacancy, please contact Lisa Webb at Lisa.Webb@Dcvst.org.
The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check. The Vine Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date for Applications: Midnight 1st June 2025
Shortlisting Date: Week Commencing 2nd June 2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th June 2025
Information about the School
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School is a member of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust.
This is a 2 form entry junior school.
Rated good by Ofsted in 2023 and SIAMS in 2024. We have great relationships the parish of with St Johns and St Marks and work closely with local and MAT schools.