St James the Great C of E Primary School & Nursery
Contract type
Hours
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
St James the Great C of E Primary School & Nursery, Colchester
St James the Great Church of England Primary School is located in Colchester, one of Britain’s oldest recorded towns. The school combines a strong Christian ethos with high academic expectations, nurturing pupils to become confident, compassionate individuals. St James the Great serves a diverse community and prides itself on promoting inclusivity, resilience, and aspiration. The school delivers a broad and creative curriculum enriched by music, sport, and community events. Located near the town centre, it is well connected and close to cultural and historic sites that enhance pupils’ learning. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, CPD opportunities, and a caring team environment. St James the Great is an ideal setting for staff committed to inspiring education, spiritual development, and making a positive impact on young lives.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide a stimulating, educational, and safe environment for children in which they can develop to their full potential.
- Supervise pupils in their activities, at play, and at mealtimes.
- Establish positive relationships with pupils and their parents/carers.
Required qualifications & 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.
How to apply
Applying for this position is straightforward, you can either complete a Vine application form and submit this to: Maria.Chinegwu@dcvst.org by the closing date. Or alternatively, apply via the Essex School Jobs advertisement and complete the Essex application form.
Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. To book an appointment, or for further information about this vacancy, please contact Maria Chinegwu at: Maria.Chinegwu@dcvst.org.
The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check.
The Vine Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date for Applications: Midnight 19th June 2026
Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 22nd June 2025
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre‑employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are available to view.
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