Teaching Assistant 1:1

Shorefields; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in South Ockendon is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning and ensure a positive educational experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a passion for education, and the ability to work collaboratively. This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary range of £18,378 to £19,369. Candidates should be enthusiastic and willing to learn on the job. Benefits include professional development opportunities and access to various discounts through the Catalyst Employee Perks platform.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to employee perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and calm person needed to support pupils' learning.
• Passion for education and willingness to learn required.
• Ability to use teaching strategies consistently and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development in collaboration with teachers.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Respond to educational needs during lessons to enhance learning.

Skills

Experience with pupils

Communication skills

Team player

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2662-325 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Thurrock TLW/A - Points TLW - 4

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

Application Close: 02/01/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: TBA

Dilkes Academy are looking to recruit a new colleague to join the Teaching Assistant team.

Working weeks:- Term-time Only (38 weeks per year)

Salary:- Thurrock Band TLW/A -FTE £24,351 to £25,664 actual £18,378 to £19,369

Hours per week:- 32:50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Dilkes Academy is an outstanding school (Ofsted, April 2023). Catalyst Academies Trust is a small innovative group of 5 primary schools who are geographically local. We work together to widen access to outstanding educational provision by supporting and empowering all staff to develop remarkable teaching and achievement outcomes.

An enthusiastic, calm person needed to support pupils' learning and development in collaboration with other teachers and support staff. A passion for education, willingness to learn, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference and help children believe in themselves to achieve their potential are the main attributes required.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of work with pupils or be keen to learn on the job.
• Be a creative, enthusiastic and energetic practitioner and a real team player.
• Communicate with pupils, staff and parents effectively, both verbally and in a written form.
• Is someone who can use agreed teaching and learning strategies consistently, yet also respond to educational needs in the 'here and now' to enhance learning opportunities within a lesson.

In return we offer:

• a committed team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• excellent professional development opportunities
• strong, collaborative partnerships with other local schools
• You will also be added to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.

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.

Information about the School

Our pupils are aged 3 – 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.

At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.

We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.

We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.

"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."

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Mr Rhys Latham
Garron Lane, South Ockendon
Essex, RM15 5JQ Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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