Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A successful community special school in the UK seeks dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with severe and complex learning difficulties. The role requires working flexibly across various classes, providing tailored assistance, and fostering a nurturing educational environment. Applicants should be team players with a willingness to learn; prior experience is not mandatory. This part-time position entails 26.40 hours per week during term time, plus 5 non-pupil days. Join a passionate team focused on maximizing student potential.

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Must be able to work across various classes.
• No prior experience with children with additional needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Engage with Education Health Care Planning.
• Work flexible hours across various classes.

Skills

Experience working with children with additional needs

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7048-518 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4 £16,315

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

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: tbc

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.

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 0910‑1500. Term time only plus 5 non‑pupil days.

You can read more about us on our website at www.edithborthwick.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 will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Documents

• HLTA Children's Support Service, Basildon Closing: 05/02/2026 Midday
• Teaching & Learning Support Assistant – Blackmore Primary School, Ingatestone Closing: 05/02/2026 4pm
• Early Years Teaching Assistant – Dunmow St Mary's Primary School, Great Dunmow Closing: 06/02/2026 Midday