Full-time/Part-time Teaching Assistant

St Teresa's; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with severe learning difficulties (SLD) in their pre-formal pathway. The successful candidate will deliver 1:1 support and assist in a classroom setting. Previous experience with special educational needs is preferred. This is a full-time/part-time role based on 25 hours per week with an approximate pay of £16,190. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school and apply before January 23, 2026.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Motivated children

Well-equipped classrooms

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children with special educational needs is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support SLD students in pre-formal pathway.
• Provide 1:1 support for named students.

Skills

Commitment to work with diverse SEN pupils

Excellent interpersonal skills

Versatility in supporting teachers

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC7032-149S | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range: £16,190

Position Start Date: 16/02/2026 | Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time | Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 23/01/2026 Midnight | Date of Interviews: week commencing 2 February 2026

Treetops Learning Community
Centre of Excellence
Buxton Road, Grays, Essex, RM16 2WU
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Teaching Assistant

PayScale: Band A point 4 (approx. £16,190 actual)
25 hrs per week - 45.8 weeks per year (1 extra paid week after 5 years of service)

Required-asap

We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to work with SLD students in our pre-formal pathway. These students are unable to access the national curriculum but have individualised learning programmes instead. Working in the pre-formal pathway may involve supporting all of the students in the class and/or providing 1:1 support for a named student.

Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs whilst not essential, is preferable.

The Trust

In March 2025 Treetops School was judged by Ofsted to have maintained the standards identified at the previous inspection. The previous inspection was in February 2020, at which time Treetops was judged as Outstanding. Treetops Free School, which officially opened in September 2022, was judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.

Students throughout Treetops Learning Community have complex needs varying from moderate to severe learning difficulties, which may include speech and communication difficulties, autism and global developmental delay.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a commitment and passion to work with pupils with a wide and diverse range of SEN
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Are versatile and able to support our teachers in delivering a high standard of learning to pupils of all abilities
• Want to be a member of a creative and dynamic staff team with high expectations for our pupils

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a successful and supportive environment
• Motivated children who are willing to learn
• Well equipped and resourced classrooms

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. This can be arranged by contacting Mrs Lambie on 01375 372723 or by emailing [e-mail]. Please also take time to view our most recent pupil video on our website.

An application form can be downloaded from our website www.treetopsschool.org and submitted either by hand, post or email (admin address) marked for the attention of the Mrs K Lambie, HR Manager.

Closing date for applications: Friday 23 January 2026
Interviews: week commencing 2 February 2026

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

Information about the School

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

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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