Teaching Assistant
Ashingdon Primary Academy, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3LN12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 3:31pm
Date listed
20 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
- £17158.98 - £17498.47 per annum
Teaching Assistant job summary
Without a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: Voluntary Real Living Wage - £17,158.98 per annum
With a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: NJC Scale 3-5 - £17,158.98 to £17,498.47 per annum (pay award pending)
Part Time (Monday - Friday 9am - 3.15pm), Fixed term
28.75 hours per week, 28 weeks per year
September 2025 Start
We are looking for a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team at Ashingdon Primary Academy. This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a real difference to the lives of children, helping them to develop independence, thrive socially, and achieve their full academic potential.
You will work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to deliver high-quality learning support, both in the classroom and through small group or individual interventions. You will also play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, supporting pupils' wellbeing, and helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
You will:
* Support teaching and learning in class and through planned interventions.
* Promote pupil independence, confidence, and engagement.
* Work with children with a range of needs, including those with SEND.
* Collaborate with teachers, parents, and wider school staff.
* Contribute to behaviour management and pastoral care.
* Support school trips, enrichment activities, and the wider school community.
Professional Development
At Lift Schools, we are committed to supporting professional growth and development. All new Teaching Assistants working 20 hours or more per week on a permanent contract will be automatically enrolled on a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship if they do not already hold this qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain essential skills and knowledge through the 'Initial Teaching Assistant Training', ensuring you are fully equipped to succeed in your role and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils. For more information view ITAT L3 Teaching Assistant Brochure.
About Ashingdon Primary Academy
Ashingdon Primary Academy is part of a family of schools brought together by one common vision and passionate belief that each and every child can lead a remarkable life. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools is given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish.
The academy dates back to 1873 and is steeped in history and heritage alongside its excellent facilities including a large sports field and a heated swimming pool! The academy is a key part of the village and local community and benefits from a small school feel and engaged parents.
To arrange a school visit or to find out more about the role, please contact us.
Closing date : 3rd July 2025
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Lift Schools we are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a strong, fair, and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check, and you are required to complete them and advise us immediately should you subsequently be convicted of an offence.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ashingdon Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ashingdon Primary Academy website
Ashingdon Primary Academy is part of a family of schools brought together by one common vision and passionate belief that each and every child can lead a remarkable life. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools is given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish.
The school dates back to 1873 and is steeped in history and heritage alongside its excellent facilities including a large sports field and a heated swimming pool! The school is a key part of the village and local community and benefits from a small school feel and engaged parents.
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