Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A community all age special school in Bocking is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with severe and complex learning difficulties. The role is flexible, allowing the assistant to work across various classes and requires 26.40 hours per week from Monday to Friday during term time. Ideal candidates should be team players with a desire to learn and work with children of all ages. This is a part-time position with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is preferred but not essential.
• Must be a good team player and willing to learn.
• Flexibility in working with various ages is required.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated team in a role that is not fixed to a class.
• Work across various classes in the school.
• Work 26.40 hours per week, term time only.

Skills

Team player with experience working with children with additional needs

Desire to learn and develop new skills

Flexible and willing to work with all ages

Job description

Job Details

Job Ref No. ECC7048-510
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 4 £16,315
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 05/01/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: tbc

Organisation

We are a highly successful community all age special school for students aged 3-19 years old with severe and complex learning difficulties including autism. The original Edith Borthwick School was purpose built in Bocking in 1976, and was designated a 'New Model Special School' by Essex Local Authority in 2006. In September 2015 we moved to our brand new, purpose built school in Braintree which offers superb facilities. We currently have a 240 pupil/student placement capacity.

Key Features

A key feature of our school is the provision of a high quality education programme tailored specifically for individual needs. Meeting individual needs follows a route of Education Health Care Planning, with personalised plans engaging with a wide range of supporting agencies.

The school has an extended workforce with a large dedicated staff team who constantly strive to ensure that each pupil and student maximises their potential. Our wide range of specialist staff and facilities ensures that appropriate support and guidance is available for all students across the full curriculum/age range.

Role Overview

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team and be part of our learning community. This role is not fixed to a class and you will be required to move around the school to work in various classes. You are required for 26.40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:10–15:00. Term time only plus 5 non-pupil days.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Good team player preferably with experience working with children with additional needs (not essential).
• Desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexible and willing to work with all ages.

Working Hours

26.40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:10–15:00. Term time only plus 5 non-pupil days. Start date: January 2026.

Application

Please apply online or ring the School for an application form – 01376 529300.

Other Positions

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Lift Westerings, Hockley – Closing: 18/12/2025 Midnight
• Teaching Assistant – The Basildon Academies, Basildon – Closing: 19/12/2025 Midnight
• Teaching Assistant (Enhanced Provision) – The Basildon Academies, Basildon – Closing: 19/12/2025 Midnight

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Please note previous applicants need not apply.