Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Monkwick Junior School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,351.00 - £20,309.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 5 point 10 - 13

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Join a Safe and Happy Community at Monkwick Junior School

Are you a passionate individual who can inspire lifelong learners? Do you want to be part of a strong team, built on kindness and respect?

At Monkwick Junior, we are a friendly, ambitious school that is constantly striving to improve what we can offer to both our young people and our community. Our talented staff inspire our students, promoting a positive attitude towards the value and importance of education. We are looking for a dedicated High Level Teaching Assistant to become a vital part of our caring community and help us provide a safe and happy learning environment to every child.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive.

• The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week

• This is a 38-week-per-year role, which includes term time only

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• To ensure that all policies implemented by the school are actively upheld and promoted at all times.

• To build and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with pupils, families, multi-agencies, professionals and colleagues, to maximise pupils’ development and maintain the overall ethos and vision of the school.

• To work alongside the class teacher to deliver learning to support the academic achievement of all learners, through focused group learning, as directed by the class teacher.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above

• Experience of working with a range of children in a school setting

• Ability to interact positively with pupils, parents and colleagues

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.

Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.

• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.

• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people

that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including

the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that

we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice

across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 2nd November 2026 at Midnight via My New Term.

Nb: Only fully completed application forms will be accepted. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a large number of applications.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

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 Monkwick Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 234 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Monkwick Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monkwick-junior-school

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