Job Ref No. ECC1120-462S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: LGS 6 point 14 (Range 14-18)
Position Start Date: 01/12/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 21/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Week Commencing 02/11/2026  

Job Description

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Location: Children's Support Service; Wickford & Basildon

Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week, (Mon- Thurs 8:30 - 4:30, Fri 8:30 - 4:00) term time + 1 week INSET
Salary: LG Scale 6 point 14 (range 14-18) Actual: £26,806.28 (including fringe allowance)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint 2 HLTA's to our service; one at our Wickford site and one at our Basildon site.

Becoming a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with us at Children's Support Service is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every single day. In this role, you'll be empowered to inspire, guide, and nurture our pupils, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their very best. You'll work alongside a dedicated and supportive team, share in the triumphs of our young people, and see first-hand the positive impact your skills and passion can have. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, embrace new challenges, and truly make a difference, we would be delighted to welcome you on our journey to "be the best you can be."

You will support teaching and learning across the school, working closely with teachers to help every pupil achieve their best. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small, supportive setting where your contribution will be highly valued.

What we offer:

The opportunity to make a real impact on pupils' education and wellbeing
Supportive colleagues and ongoing professional development
A welcoming and inclusive communities


Key responsibilities include:

Supporting pupils' learning and development in the classroom and beyond
Helping to prepare learning materials and resources
Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion for all pupils
Providing feedback to teachers on pupil progress
If you are enthusiastic, caring, and committed to helping young people succeed, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact HR.team@css-essex.co.uk or telephone 01268 552482.

Apply online at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk (CVs are not accepted). For further details, visitwww.css-essex.co.uk.

CSS reserves the right to close this advert early.

Children's Support Service is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Children's Support Service (Wickford, SS11) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

CSS reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier subject to recruitment needs.

Information about the School:


The Children's Support Service is a short stay alternative provision in Essex. We educate and support children from KS1 - KS4 as well as providing an outreach service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area. Our schools are based in Basildon (secondary) and Wickford (primary and secondary).

Our Medical Education Team work across South and West Essex and focus on not only educating children and young people but crucially reintegrating our students back into their mainstream school.

We now offer, in partnership with Essex Local Authority Education Access Team, an education and reintegration programme for students who have been permanently excluded from any part of Essex back to their local mainstream school.

Most of our students are referred to us due to challenges they may have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support. We pride ourselves on overcoming these challenges and ensuring every student is successful.

We offer a wide range of subjects and match a mainstream setting through our core curriculum offer. At the same time, as a 'needs -led' provision we offer extensive enrichment opportunities to our students.

We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.

Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to 'be the best they can be.'

CSS staff benefit from flexible working arrangements, our subscription to an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.

Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.

Information about the School

The Children’s Support Service is a short stay alternative provision in Essex. We educate and support children from KS1 - KS4 as well as providing an outreach service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area. Our schools are based in Basildon (secondary) and Wickford (primary and secondary).

Our Medical Education Team work across South and West Essex and focus on not only educating children and young people but crucially reintegrating our students back into their mainstream school.

We now offer, in partnership with Essex Local Authority Education Access Team, an education and reintegration programme for students who have been permanently excluded from any part of Essex back to their local mainstream school.

Most of our students are referred to us due to challenges they may have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support. We pride ourselves on overcoming these challenges and ensuring every student is successful.

We offer a wide range of subjects and match a mainstream setting through our core curriculum offer. At the same time, as a 'needs -led' provision we offer extensive enrichment opportunities to our students.

We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.

Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to 'be the best they can be.'

CSS staff benefit from flexible working arrangements, our subscription to an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.

Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.

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.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Lindsey D'Arcy
Alderney Gardens,, Wickford
Essex, SS11 7JZ
Telephone: 01268 552482
Email: HR.Team@css-essex.co.uk

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