Relief Teaching Assistant

Shorefields; Bocking, Ingatestone, Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community special school in England is seeking Relief Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team. This part-time role, suitable for those needing flexibility, involves supporting children with severe and complex learning difficulties. Ideal candidates will have a background in education or experience with additional needs, although it is not strictly required. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive learning environment and participate in various activities as needed. Immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Preferably has experience working with children with additional needs.
• Willing to work with all age groups.
• Flexible to work on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Cover staff absences and participate in extracurricular activities like swimming.
• Tailor support to meet individual student needs.
• Assist in creating personalized education plans.

Skills

Team player

Experience with children with additional needs

Flexibility

Desire to learn and develop new skills

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7048-519 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £13.69 per hour plus holiday pay

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: tbc

We are a highly successful community all age special school for students aged 3-19 years old with severe and complex learning difficulties including autism. The original Edith Borthwick School was purpose built in Bocking in 1976, and was designated a 'New Model Special School' by Essex Local Authority in 2006. In September 2015 we moved to our brand new, purpose built school in Braintree which offers superb facilities. We currently have a 240 pupil/student placement capacity.

A key feature of our school is the provision of a high quality education programme tailored specifically for individual needs. Meeting individual needs follows a route of Education Health Care Planning, with personalised plans engaging with a wide range of supporting agencies.

The school has an extended workforce with a large dedicated staff team who constantly strive to ensure that each pupil and student maximises their potential. Our wide range of specialist staff and facilities ensures that appropriate support and guidance is available for all students across the full curriculum/age range.

We are looking for a good team player preferably with experience working with children with additional needs but not essential. You must have a desire to learn and develop new skills. We expect all our Teaching Assistants to be flexible and willing to work with all ages. The needs of our students range from severe to complex needs.

We are looking for Relief Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team and be part of our learning community. This will be on an as and when basis to cover staff absences and/or take part in extra curricular activities such as swimming. This is a perfect role for someone who needs flexibility around days and hours.

Start date:as soon as possible

You can read more about us on our website at www.edithborthwick.essex.sch.uk

Please apply online or ring the School for an application form - 01376 529300

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

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.