Special Educational Needs Teaching and Learning Assistant

Shorefields; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Essex is seeking a part-time SEN Teaching and Learning Assistant. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs across different age groups and helping create an engaging learning environment. Applicants should possess at least a C in GCSE English and Maths. This is a permanent contract with a salary range of £17,538 to £19,480. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team in a caring school culture focused on student growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for continuous professional development

Supportive team environment

Inclusive school culture

Qualifications

• Experience with children with EHCPs across the school from EYFS to Year 6.
• Commitment to a child-centered nurturing ethos.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN.
• Contribute to planning differentiated work.
• Provide feedback on pupil's progress.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Self-motivation

Ability to build relationships

Education

Minimum A-C in GCSE English and Maths

Job description

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Job Ref No. ECC3603-126 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Thurrock pay scale Band 3 point 8 - 16

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

Application Close: 30/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: tbc

Teaching & Learning Assistant (TLA) - SEN

Start: ASAP

Permanent contract

30 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - 8:gnysamp; 3:15pm - Term time only plus 5 INSET Training days, as required at the discretion of the Headteacher.

Salary - Band 3 (CCT Thurrock Academies Pay Scale) - Salary Range - Point обращения 8-16.

Actual Working Salary £17,538 - £19,480 (which includes fringe allowance)

Salary dependent upon experience.

The Christus Catholic Trust and the Local Governing Committee of this vibrant and successful school, wish to appoint a SEN Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated staff team. St Thomas' is a popular school, founded in 1886, boasting an excellent local reputation with facilities that provide an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, located on an attractive site, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity. Our children are always expected to do their best and aim for susceptess in everything they do.

We can offer:

• A caring and inclusive school with supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues, parents, governors and parish
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy school
• An attractive, welcoming and well-resourced environment
• Established support network
• Opportunities for continuing professional development

The suitable candidate will be:>

• Be enthusiastic, confident and able toчә show initiative and resilience
• Be an effective communicator with pupils and staff
• Be self-motivated with high expectations of self and others
• Hold at least an A - C pass in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration.

The successful applicant would be expected বে:

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• Be experienн with children with EHCPs across the school from EYFS - Year 6
• Be committed to providing a 'child- centred nurturing' ethos, collaborative team- erheb and flexible working.
• Work under direct supervision of the class teachers/SENCo and be expected to use their own initiative tojóða organis an activities and tasks
• Contribute to creating a positive, stimulating and purposeful learning environment.
• Work in partnership with other Support Staff and Teachers.
• Provide feedback to the class teacher on pupil's progress
• Support the class teacher in planning differentiated work for pupils.
• Have good organisation and communication skills
• Support children with SEN
• Create simple resources to support the pupils work, as appropriate
• Attend INSET days and training as identified by the Head teacher
• Be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please make an appointment to visit the school via Mrs Weale our HR manager on:

Telephone: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

*IMPORTANT*

Please ensure you download our application pack and forms.

A completed application form and all other related documents should be sent by email to [e-mail]

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

Please note - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

The school and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting гибthe welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Information about the School

St Thomas of Canterburyowania Catholic Primary School is a large primary school located in Ward Avenue, Grays, Essex and is part of the Christus Catholic Trust (a Multi Academy Trust). St Thomas' is a popular school, located on an attractive site. It has an excellent local reputation and facilities which provides an engaging working and learning environment. We convert to 3 form entry school, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve the appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs J Weale
Ward Avenue, Grays
Essex, RM17 5RW Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]