Teaching Assistant

Shorefields; Bocking; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful community special school in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students aged 3-19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. The role requires flexibility to work across various classes for 26.40 hours weekly, while actively contributing to personalized education plans. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping children with additional needs but experience is not essential. This part-time position offers a salary of £16,315 and a permanent contract, with applications closing on 31/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs preferred but not essential.
• Must be flexible and willing to work with students of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Support students with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Work across various classes in a flexible role.
• Contribute to personalised education plans.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Desire to learn

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7048-516 | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range: Scale 4, £16,315 | Position Start Date: Immediate | Contract Type: Part‑time | Contract Term: Permanent | Application Close: 31/01/2026 Midnight | Date of Interviews: tbc

We are a highly successful community all‑age special school for students aged 3‑19 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.

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.

We are looking for a good team player preferably with experience working with children with additional needs but not essential. You must have a desire to learn and develop new skills. We expect all our Teaching Assistants to be flexible and willing to work with all ages. The needs of our students range from severe to complex needs.

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.

You can read more about us on our website at www.ed פור athborthwick.essex.sch.uk

Please apply online or ring the school for an application form - 01376 529300

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

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