Co Educator

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3BW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,810.99 - £20,421.84 Annually (Actual) Salary including Outer Fringe

Co Educator job summary

About You We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Co-Educator who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will have a positive and flexible approach, with a commitment to helping every child achieve their potential in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

You will be confident working collaboratively with teachers and colleagues, providing effective classroom support while also being able to use your initiative and take responsibility for leading learning when required. You will be adaptable, organised and able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families, contributing to a welcoming and nurturing school community.

You will understand that every child is unique and be committed to supporting pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With patience, empathy and high expectations, you will be able to respond to individual needs, encourage independence and help children develop the confidence and skills to succeed.

Above all, you will share our commitment to inclusion, teamwork and providing the best possible educational experiences for every child, bringing enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine desire to make a positive difference to school life.

About the School

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious primary school in Harlow, proudly part of the BMAT family of schools. We are committed to providing a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

At Cooks Spinney, our five core values of Adaptable, Articulate, Adventurous, Altruistic and Ambitious underpin our approach to learning and school life. We have high expectations for all pupils and recognise the importance of celebrating individuality, encouraging independence and providing opportunities for children to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Inclusion is at the heart of our school community. We are proud to support children with a diverse range of abilities, backgrounds and additional needs, ensuring that every pupil has access to meaningful learning experiences and the support they need to succeed. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to build positive relationships, remove barriers to learning and create an environment where children feel confident, happy and ready to learn.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Co-Educator to join a supportive and committed team, contribute to the wider life of the school and make a positive difference to the children and families within our community.

About the Trust

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.

What can BMAT offer you?

BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on young people’s lives.
• A collaborative culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional respect.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
• Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced and flexible PPA

Please note: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be shortlisted or appointed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cooks-spinney-primary-academy-and-nursery

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