Job Ref No. ECC2462-188S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Grade B (£9,739 - £10,551)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 09/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Friday 13th February 2026  

Job Description

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Contract Type:  15 hours 50 minutes per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 12.10pm, term time only (37 weeks)

Deneholm Primary Schoolis a happy and positive schoolseekingto appoint a caring,enthusiasticand experienced Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive primary school team. They will support the delivery of high-quality learning experiencesandassistin the support and development of students throughout the school.This is a part time position, and the hours will be Monday to Friday 8.45am to12.10pm.


We are looking for candidates who are: 

  • calm, flexible,professionaland caring 
  • committed to achievement for all 
  • an effective communicator with pupils and colleagues 
  • havehigh expectationsof pupil attainment and behaviour 
  • competent in the use of ICT 
  • able to contribute to a stimulating, purposeful learning environment


Why Deneholm Primary School?
At Deneholm Primary School, we aim to give all our pupils the best possible start. We are committed to developing the whole child and aim for excellence so that all pupils are ready for their next stage in education and can confidently take their place in modern Britain. We arevery fortunateto be able to offer Nurture Provision for those children who need this valuable support.

We are an Ofsted 'Good' school (2023) where "pupils are keen to do well and respond to teachers with enthusiasm across a range of subjects" and "leaders provide training and support to help teachers develop to the highest standard". Our personal development, behaviour and welfare is 'outstanding'.

Why SWECET?
AtSouth WestEssex Community Education Trust, we are passionate about providing the best start in life for our pupils. We are united in the belief that everyyoung 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 toestablisha 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, andAspiringfor 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, theSWECET Wellbeing Chartersets 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 emailrecruitment@swecet.org.

If interested in this vacancy pleasesubmityour application for the position as soon as possible, as we may close the advertisement early.

South WestEssex 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 withpreviousemployers, onlinechecksand an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service

Information about the School

At Deneholm Primary School, we aim to give all our pupils the best possible start. We are committed to developing the whole child and aim for excellence so that all pupils are ready for their next stage in education and can confidently take their place in modern Britain. We are very fortunate to be able to offer Nurture Provision for those children who need this valuable support.

We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ school (2023) where “pupils are keen to do well and respond to teachers with enthusiasm across a range of subjects” and “leaders provide training and support to help teachers develop to the highest standard”. Our personal development, behaviour and welfare is ‘outstanding’.

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

Liz Gilbank
Culford Road
Little Thurrock, Grays
Essex, RM16 2SS
Telephone: 01375 373405
Email: administrator@dps.swecet.org

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