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  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    13 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    4 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£15,360.00 - £15,601.00 Annually (Actual) £24,027 - £24,404 Full Time Equivalent

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

    Vacancy for 1:1 Teaching Assistant with MSA duties

    1:1 Teaching Assistant post

    Grade C - £15,360 - £15,601.20 pro rated, per annum (£24, 027 - £24,404 Full time equivalent)

    27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term-time plus one week)

    Fixed term – 31/08/2026, potential to extend.

    Midday Supervisor (MSA) post


    Grade B2 - £2,685 pro-rated, per annum (£23,656 Full time equivalent)

    5 hours per week, 38 week per year (Term time only)

    Fixed term – 31/08/2026, potential to extend.

    Howard Junior School has an exciting opportunity for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant with MSA duties to join their established team. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and ambitious organisation, led by experienced and supportive professionals. 

    We are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to be dedicated to the mentoring and support of one pupil or at times a small group of pupils. Our pupils may have a number of diagnoses including ASD, ADHD, FASD, anxiety and/or, communication and interaction, cognition, and learning needs and may need intimate care. There will also be the need to provide support during extra-curricular activities and school trips.

    Within this position is the MSA post of 5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise pupils under the direction of the Principal or duty manager. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils and adherence with the school procedures while in the play areas, dining room, classrooms or in transit between schools where appropriate.

    We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships with your pupil/s and drive interaction and positive learning outcomes. There will be a need to promote independent learning skills and behaviours for learning.

    Howard Junior School is a Key Stage 2 academy that joined Eastern Multi Academy Trust in December 2023 and has British Values at the heart of its ethos and curriculum. We are dedicated to ensuring our pupils leave the school as independent and responsible citizens, whilst fulfilling our duty to promote British Values. The Academy values are Harmony, Opportunities, Wellbeing, Ambition, Resilience and Diversity and with the Principal, Mr Paull the academy is on its school improvement journey.

    The Trust's values and vision are based on the four keywords; Empower, Motivate, Aspire, and Transform. We want to make a real and lasting difference to the communities within which we work – “transforming lives, transforming communities”.

    We can offer a positive, professional and encouraging environment.  Training is offered and all our staff continue to have the benefit of ongoing CPD in order to support our skilled teams.

    Skills & Experience

    Level 2 qualification in both English and Maths of grade A*- C (or equivalent)

    • A Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent would be a distinct advantage

    • Experience of working in an education setting, classroom management and working with children of a relevant age is essential.

    • A calm and clear communicator.

    • A good knowledge of safeguarding regulations.

    • A positive role model, who is able to make positive relationships with children.

    • A dedicated individual, who is hardworking and aspirational for our young people.

    We can offer:

    • Friendly and professional colleagues

    • An approachable and skilled leadership team

    • Happy, responsive and polite pupils

    • Supportive parents

    • A highly trained teaching assistant team

    • A commitment to your continuing professional development

    • Wellbeing and mental health support

    • The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and aspirational Trust

    • Well-resourced curriculum support and opportunities

    Please review the attached job description and personal specification to for full details for this role.

    Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description. 

    The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.

    If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.

    Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025 at 9am

    Interview date: Tuesday 24th June 2025

    Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.

    EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.

    Commitment to safeguarding

    Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

    Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

    Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
    childcare disqualification
    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
    medical
    online and social media
    prohibition from teaching
    right to work
    satisfactory references
    suitability to work with children

    You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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    About Howard Junior School

    School type
    Academy, ages 7 to 11
    Education phase
    Primary
    School size
    186 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    7 to 11
    Ofsted report
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    School location

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