Job Ref No. ECC8825206-25 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Essex 2026 Scale 3, Point 6 – 7
Position Start Date: 01/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 02/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: W/C 12th October 2026  

Job Description

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Westborough School is an exciting and vibrant place to learn and provides a happy, caring and safe environment for pupils. Our staff are brilliant and work very hard to ensure that pupils' experience of school is a positive one which promotes a love of learning. Pupils come from a variety of cultural backgrounds; they have different religions and speak different languages. The school celebrates and values this diversity and encourages pupils to be proud of their own culture, religion and language and to show respect for those of others.

We have a commitment to providing children with rich and creative opportunities from which they can learn. Westborough has a caring ethos in which children and staff alike, feel valued and happy.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team who:

  • Is flexible and willing to take risks
  • Has an understanding and grasp of the National Curriculum
  • Can communicate well with pupils, staff and parents alike
  • Open to new ideas and approaches
  • Is highly motivated and enthusiastic
  • Has excellent classroom practice
  • Is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils
  • Has some experience of working with pupils with specific learning difficulties
  • Helps pupils achieve their very best
  • Is able to work as part of a team, sharing excellent practice
  • Learns from others
  • Is generous of their time and spirit
  • Has had experience of working with children
  • Has at least GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent
  • DESIRABLE - Supporting Teaching and Learning Certificate

In return we can offer:

  • A friendly atmosphere and working environment
  • Experienced and dedicated staff
  • A positive school ethos
  • Polite, friendly pupils

For further information and to apply visit:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145010/EDV-2026-WS-25530

Information about the School

Westborough is a culturally diverse Nursery and Primary School in Westcliff-on-Sea.

Westborough is a friendly, welcoming school with 450 pupils.

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

Tonya Brook
MacDonald Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex, SS0 9BS
Telephone: 01702 349249
Email: tbrook@westborough.southend.sch.uk

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