Teaching Assistant

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Basildon is seeking a dedicated professional for a part-time position supporting early years education. The role involves working closely with the class teacher to create engaging and inclusive experiences for children. Responsibilities include assisting children's personal development, planning educational activities, and providing targeted support to individual children, specifically those with additional needs. A comprehensive training program and a range of generous benefits are offered with this fixed-term role until August 2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support individual children's needs, including those with additional needs.
• Passion for creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Support the personal and emotional development of young children.
• Assist in planning high-quality learning activities.

Job description

Position Details

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Fixed until August 2026

Hours: 12 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Application Close: 01/02/2026 Midnight

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences across the curriculum.
• Support the personal, social and emotional development of our youngest children, helping them feel safe, happy and ready to learn.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of high quality learning activities and resources.
• Provide targeted support for individual children, including those with additional needs, ensuring every child can thrive.
• Promote a warm, caring and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

Benefits & Training

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

EEO & Safeguarding

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including Enhanced DBS checks, references and, where applicable, prohibition from teaching checks. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the minimum selection criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Contact

Laurence Johnson
Elm Tree Avenue, Walton-on-the-Naze
Essex, CO14 8TE
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Sarah Hitches, School Operations Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]