Learning Support Assistant

St Teresa's; Berechurch, Stanford-le-Hope, East Tilbury; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Berechurch is seeking a dedicated Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support children's learning in a nurturing environment. This part-time role involves working 25 hours per week during term time, assisting with various educational activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and classroom management skills, alongside necessary qualifications including GCSEs in Maths and English. Competitive salary offered with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated good teaching and learning skills.
• Proven ability to engage with a variety of children.
• Enabled to handle a classroom confidently.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage children in learning activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and team members.
• Implement the curriculum and cater to diverse learners.

Skills

Experience working with children

Excellent communication skills

Classroom management

Ability to work under own initiative

Time management

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English, grade A-C or equivalent

Experience in Primary education

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2284-122 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 6 Pt 13

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

Application Close: 06/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBA

Cherry Tree Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, outstanding higher-level teaching assistant to join our wonderful team. We firmly believe in supporting every staff member in their well-being and career development - ensuring we provide the best provision for all our team.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic person, who believes in our core values and specific ethos to add value to our experienced and excellent team of Higher-Level Teaching Assistants.

Working hours are 25 hours per week, term time only, 8.45am-3.00pm, Monday to Friday. Starting salary, Scale 6 pt. 13, £16,383 per annum.

The successful candidate will be someone with experience of working, understanding and supporting children within an educational setting, demonstrate good teaching and learning skills, a commitment to team and collaborative working and able to display an innovative approach to education. They should thrive when working with children and have excellent communication skills.

It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the following:

• Hold GCSE's in Maths and English, grade A-C or equivalent
• Enthusiasm to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels.
• Experience within the Primary phase
• A strong, confident individual who can take control of a classroom.
• Able to engage well with pupils.
• Able to work under your own initiative.
• Smartly presented and with excellent time management skills.

Cherry Tree is a one-form entry primary school in Colchester, catering for children 4-11 years old and is part of Inspires Multi Academy Trust. As a small school, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and friendly place, where all pupils are supported to reach their full potential, both academically and as developing individuals within our close community.

The Cherry Tree team is made up of staff with a range of experience, who come together to form a hardworking and dedicated team, focused on ensuring that children have the best start to their education. We believe that when there are strong links between home, school and the wider community, children learn best.

Our Connected Curriculum is broad and ambitious for all of our learners and we offer rich experiences across different areas to inspire our pupils to become life-long learners. Offering a wide range of extra-curricular activities in the form of clubs, trips and visits enhances our pupils experience. The curriculum and pastoral support from staff, help our pupils to be confident, resilient and independent learners. We value the importance of teaching the skills and knowledge to lead confident, healthy lives and become informed, active and responsible citizens.

Visits to Cherry Tree Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office on 01206 575224 to arrange an appointment.

Inspires Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• Promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment. It is recognised that this can only be achieved through sound procedures, good inter-agency co-operation and the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to, and fulfilled in the roles they undertake.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

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.