Teaching Assistant

32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30 to 15:30 with 30 minutes lunch). Term Time including inset days (38 weeks per year)

Location

Great Clacton C of E Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a stimulating, educational, and safe environment for children in which they can develop to their fully potential.
• Supervise pupils in their activities, at play, and at mealtimes.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and their parents/carers.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• NVQ Level 2 in learning support is desirable, but experienced candidates without this are encouraged to apply.
• Understand and implement school behaviour management policy.
• Ability to manage groups of children, ensuring pupils remain on task.
• Understand and support the differences in children and respond appropriately.
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing the national curriculum and other learning programmes.
• Understanding of different developmental stages and the impact of experience on these developments.
• Understand the way in which play and games can support child development.
• Understand and promote the value of emotional and physical well-being in children.
• Take responsibility for own well‑being.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A welcoming school community with a strong focus on well‑being and inclusion.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Closing Date for Applications: Midday on 12 th June 2026

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