Teaching Assistant - Morning and lunch

Shorefields; Bocking, Hockley, Basildon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A community special school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with severe and complex learning needs. The position is part-time, requiring 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time. Ideal candidates are team players with a willingness to learn, and experience working with children with additional needs is preferred but not essential. Safeguarding requirements will apply, and appointments are subject to background checks. Join us in helping every student reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Team player with a desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Ideally experience with children with severe or complex needs.
• Willingness to work flexibly with different ages.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for students with complex needs.
• Engage in professional development and training opportunities.
• Work part-time for 22.5 hours per week during term time.

Skills

Experience working with children with additional needs

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7048-513 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4 £13,764

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

Application Close: 05/01/2026 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 in1976, 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. You are required for 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 0900-1330. Term time only plus 5 non-pupil days.

Start date: As soon as pre-employment checks have been completed - ideally January 2026

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.

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