Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

Blackmore Primary School, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0QR

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 February 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 5 days per week – 3.25 hours per day (8.45am – 12pm) – 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - Initially to end of academic year but with probable extension dependent on funding
• Pay scale: LGP Scale 3 - Point 5 / 6 plus Outer Fringe Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a qualified Teaching & Learning Support Assistant with experience working in a primary school setting, experience in EYFS is desirable.

The candidates must hold at least an NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent. They must also be enthusiastic, motivated and willing to work in partnership with the Class Teacher and most importantly care for our children.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01277 821528

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Extremely well-behaved pupils
• Smaller class sizes
• Supportive staff and parents
• Bold and ambitious curriculum opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development
• Staff wellbeing support

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.

We may begin interviewing candidates before the advertised closing date if strong applications are received. Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may be filled ahead of schedule.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Blackmore Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blackmore Primary School website
• Email address: admin@blackmore.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01277 821528
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blackmore-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Blackmore Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@blackmore.essex.sch.uk.

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