Teaching Assistant

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School, Essex, CO6 2HA

7 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 June 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: Contract Type: Part time, Permanent Part Time: 15 hours per week Monday – Friday, 09:15-13:15*, Term time only. Pay Range: Scale 3 / Points 5-6 Salary Range: £8,384.64 - £8,517.56
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: Salary Range: £8,384.64 - £8,517.56

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join us from September.

Contract Type: Part time, Permanent Part Time: 15 hours per week Monday – Friday, 09:15-13:15*, Term time only. Pay Range: Scale 3 / Points 5-6

Salary Range: £8,384.64 - £8,517.56

*This role includes midday assistant role from 12:15-13:15 everyday with an annual actual salary of £2,708.86 - £2,751.36

The Vine Schools Trust is a Church of England multi-academy trust comprising 21 Primary schools. As part of the Diocese of Chelmsford, our mission is to inspire and support every child to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. Our vision and values are rooted in our strong Christian ethos, where we Empower All to Flourish, Deliver Ambition, Celebrate Uniqueness, Develop Faith, and Serve Local Communities.

School Profile

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School is set in the heart of the Essex countryside, serving a thriving rural community. With a welcoming and inclusive ethos, the school is committed to providing high-quality education within a Christian framework. Pupils are encouraged to explore, question, and achieve their full potential across a broad curriculum. Community involvement is central to school life, with strong links to the local church and parental engagement. The school benefits from a beautiful village location near Halstead, offering a peaceful learning environment with strong community ties. Staff are supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team. Joining Colne Engaine offers educators the opportunity to work in a school where children are known as individuals and encouraged to shine.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

A collaborative culture, sharing best practices across the Trust
A dedicated and friendly team passionate about our school
A warm, nurturing environment with a strong Christian ethos
A supportive leadership team and governors
Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities
A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance
A commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Strong emphasis on pupil development and community engagement
Access to a range of resources and facilities

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.