Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a caring and committed individual to support our Year 2 children in the classroom. This role involves assisting pupils with their learning needs to help them fully access and participate in school life. You will be working with both individuals and small groups of children within a classroom setting.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Support pupils in their learning, social development, and participation in classroom activities
Demonstrate initiative while also being an effective team member
Understand and respond to the individual needs of children
Follow advice and implement support plans from teachers and external specialists

You will need to:

Be a positive, supportive, and caring practitioner
Have experience of working with children with SEND (particularly Autism and ADHD) - this is desirable but not essential
Have high expectations for behaviour and learning
Be a team player - flexible, solution-focused, and with a good sense of humour
Be knowledgeable about child development
Ideally have at least two years' experience working in a school setting
Be familiar with strategies to support pupils with specific and significant needs

We can offer:

Wonderful children who are well-behaved, happy, enthusiastic, and proud of their school
A warm, welcoming, and inclusive ethos
A supportive and caring school community
Friendly and collaborative staff
A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development and personal well-being
Beehive Lane Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our Safer Recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Louise Savage on 01245 269464 or email finance@beehivelane.essex.sch.uk.

As part of the Safer Recruitment process the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Term time only, fixed term until the end of August 2026.

30.25 hours p/week Monday - Friday 08:40-12:00 12:30-15:15

LG Scale 3, SP 5-6 (£25,583-£25,989FTE salary)

Actual annual salary £17,449-£17,971

Beehive Lane Community Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Information about the School

We are a popular, happy and caring school where expectations and standards are high and where every child is valued. Our children enjoy an exciting learning experience in a stimulating environment. We have an extensive outdoor space which includes a playing field, large play apparatus and a secure garden for our Early Years children to explore. With our own garden and Forest School, we embrace outdoor learning. Our story telling garden was opened by local author, Kes Grey and it includes a wildlife area and pond. We offer an extensive range of additional clubs and activities for children to participate in.

We aim to work in partnership with parents and Governors to provide the very best for every child.

Mr Paul Sully Head Teacher