Full-time/Part-time Teaching Assistant

St Teresa's; Vange; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Vange is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to support students' learning, particularly those with special educational needs (SEN). The role involves collaborating with teachers and the pastoral team to create an encouraging environment for every student to achieve their potential. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and relevant qualifications, and will benefit from excellent support and potential pathways into teacher training. This position is full-time during term time.

Benefits

Excellent support and development opportunities

Routes into teacher training for qualified graduates

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and clear communication.
• Experience working independently and making decisions confidently is required.
• Knowledge of SEN and work experience in primary or secondary school is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers and the pastoral team.
• Work as a champion for SEN students.
• Engage and motivate students to ensure progress.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of SEN

ICT proficiency

Education

5 GCSEs Grade C or above including English and Mathematics

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC6908-881 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £24,316

Position Start Date: 05/01/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 02/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: tbc

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.

We wish to recruit an encouraging and committed Teaching Assistant who shares the drive and passion necessary to ensure every student achieves their potential.

Salary Range: Band 3 FTE£28,351 - £30,681. Actual starting salary £24,316with performance based yearly increments

Working Weeks: 39 weeks (Term Time) and Parent/Open evening as required

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (08:00 -16:00 Mon/Thurs and 08:00-15:30 Fri)

Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5. The appointed Teaching Assistant will begin their BA career at the Lower academy.

Working in partnership with class teachers and the pastoral team, you will be a champion for SEN students.

We are dedicated to supporting staff to build a fulfilling career. As a new member of staff, you will be offered excellent support and development, with routes into teacher training offered to suitably qualified graduates looking to pursue a teaching career.

• Have 5 GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with clear and concise communication
• Be able to evidence the ability to work independently, show your own initiative, and be able to make decisions confidently
• Have a patient, encouraging and resilient demeanour
• Knowledge of SEN and previous work experience in a primary or secondary school
• Able to use ICT effectively to support learning

Closing Date: Friday2nd January 2026

Start date: January 2026

If you can enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge students to make exceptional progress, then please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment & Cover Coordinator, Olivia [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

Information about the School

The Basildon Academies is focused upon developing the whole child; our curriculum has been developed to enable our students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills so that they will become lifelong learners. This includes opportunities for linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technical, human, social, physical and artistic learning so that students make progress in a wide range of subjects.

We set high expectations of all our students and this, in turn, ensures we create a positive climate for learning in which every student can reach their full potential. Our Academy is a calm, orderly and purposeful environment where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe.

Our Sixth Form is a major part of the academy with the structure modelling itself on developing independent learning skills like those seen in universities which allows students to continue their studies in their specialist subject areas. Students are very much encouraged to become mature adults being engaged in many aspects of the life of the academy which further develops those much needed skills to go on into university or the world of work.

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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