Co-Educator

Epping St Johns Church of England School, Epping, Essex, CM16 5JB

97 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (Actual)

Co-Educator job summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Co-Educator to join our team. As a Co-Educator, you will work collaboratively with teachers to support student learning, foster a positive classroom atmosphere, and contribute to the overall development of our students.

We are a Church of England school with Christian values at the core of all we do. We strive to be a centre of excellence at the very heart of Epping, the town that we are so proud to serve.

We always strive for the exceptional and at all levels. We are proud members of the BMAT Academy Trust which means we share expertise with other schools, drive each other on and have access to a huge and diverse range of expertise from across the organisation. We provide the platform for all students to enjoy school and be successful. We a rich extra-curriculum diet, we aim to develop our student's interests in a wide variety of areas alongside always ensuring progress in the classroom.

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

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for this role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have patience, empathy and the ability to build positive relationships
• Show evidence of being, or having the clear potential to be an outstanding Co-Educator
• Play a full and active role in the life of the school
• Want to make a difference to the lives of all young people

In return, BMAT can offer you a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

• Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for well-being support
• On-site parking
• Easy access from the M11, M25 and the Central Line

BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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 Epping St Johns Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1031 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Epping St Johns Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/epping-st-johns-church-of-england-school

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