Part-time Learning Support Assistant

St Teresa's; Berechurch; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Colchester is seeking a part-time higher-level teaching assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting children in a classroom setting and requires experience working with children as well as strong communication skills. The position is permanent, with working hours of 25 hours per week during term time. Ideal candidates will hold GCSEs in Maths and English and have a passion for education. Competitive salary on Scale 6 Pt 13.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in an educational setting.
• Demonstrate good teaching and learning skills.
• Commitment to collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Support children with different personalities and skill levels.
• Engage pupils effectively in learning activities.
• Work under your own initiative with confidence.

Skills

Experience with children

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Time management

Education

GCSE's in Maths and English, grade A-C or equivalent

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC2284-121 • Position Type: Teaching/Child Support • Pay Range: Scale 6 Pt 13

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

Application Close: 20/01/2026 Midnight • Date of Interviews: TBA

About the Role

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 and Salary

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

About the Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will have 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 an innovative approach to education. They should thrive when working with children and have excellent communication skills.

Key Requirements

• 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 with excellent time‑management skills.

About Cherry Tree Academy

Cherry Tree is a one‑form entry primary school in Colchester, catering for children aged 4‑11 years old and is part of Inspires Multi‑Academy Trust. As a small school, we pride ourselves on being welcoming and friendly, 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 strong links between home, school and the wider community enable children to learn best.

Our Curriculum

Our Connected Curriculum is broad and ambitious for all learners and we offer rich experiences across different areas to inspire pupils to become life‑long learners. Offering a wide range of extra‑curricular activities in the form of clubs, trips and visits enhances pupils’ experience. The curriculum and pastoral support from staff helps pupils to be confident, resilient and independent learners. We value the importance of teaching 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 Commitment

• 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.

All staff, volunteers and workers are expected 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.

Recruitment Process

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.