Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Oakwood Infant and Nursery School, Clacton-on-Sea
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Job Ref No. ECC2027-112 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 6 Point 13 - 17
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 16/04/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: WB 27th April 2026  

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - 5days per week (Start A.S.A.P)

Do you enjoy preparing, planning and delivering lessons to inspired and dedicated students?

Perhaps you are looking to join a good Infant school that has excellent CPD and progression..

Staff are supportive and the pupils demonstrate positive behaviour choices

Your role and responsibilities:
• Covering classes across EYFS and KS1
• Prepare, plan and deliver lessons in the class teacher's absence.
• Support the class teacher during lessons.
• Support and guide children during their learning.
• Provide intervention sessions groups to children
• Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment fostering a love for learning among students.

Qualifications/ experience:

• * Relevant HLTA qualifications or equivalent
• * Passion for Education
• * Excellent communication skills
• * Team Player
• * Flexibility: Willingness to embrace all aspects of school life and actively contribute

School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01255 421168 and ask to speak to Mrs. Carrie Smith or Mrs Kathy Maguire-Egan.

Closing date: Noon on 16th April 2026
Shortlisting date: 20th April 2026
Interviews: WB 27th April 2026

Start Date: A.S.A.P

The Governors of Oakwood Infant and Nursery School are committed to ensuring all recruitment is undertaken fairly, effectively, safely and in accordance with legislation. All appointments will be subject to a selection process and will require statutory safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS disclosure

Information about the School

Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is a large, 4 form entry Infant and Nursery School in the seaside town of Clacton.

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

Kathy Maguire-Egan
Windsor Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea
Essex, CO15 2AH
Telephone: 01255 421168
Email: headteacher@oakwood.essex.sch.uk

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