Full Time Teaching Assistant with Sport

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Cedd's School in Chelmsford seeks an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and coach sports. This full-time position requires a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children. Ideal for those aiming for a future teaching or coaching career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant coaching qualification preferred.
• Desire to support children in their learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning of children in a collaborative classroom environment.
• Coaching sport as part of the PE department.
• Work full-time, Monday-Friday, term time only.

Skills

Coaching

Patience

Motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC0-69S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Competitive & commensurate with skills/experience

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 13/06/2025

St Cedd's School is seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic teaching assistant with the ability to coach sport; this is a full time, term time post, Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00.

Applications are invited from skilled and dedicated individuals with a desire to support the learning of the children at St Cedd's School.

The successful applicant will hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or be willing to undertake this, and a relevant coaching qualification. They will have a desire to ensure that every child achieves their individual best inside and outside the classroom throughout their time at St Cedd's School. They will facilitate this through a calm and patient approach whilst also being pro-active and motivated, working as part of both our excellent classroom teaching team and as part of our PE and Games department across the School. This role would suit someone looking to gain experience working in a School with a view to a future career in either teaching or coaching.

A full application pack is available from the 'Vacancies' section of our School website (www.stcedds.org.uk), by contacting the Head's PA via email ([e-mail]) or by telephone on 01245 392810. Applications should be addressed to the Head, Mr Matthew Clarke.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

All employees of St Cedd's School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with skills and experience

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 6 June 2025

Information about the School

St Cedd's School is an independent co-educational school in Chelmsford for pupils aged 3-11. For more than 90 years, boys and girls at St Cedd's School have been enjoying a quality of education that is among the very best you will find both locally and nationally.

We offer pupils the opportunity to aspire and achieve in a caring environment that nurtures talent and supports individual endeavour whilst also developing a sense of community and key collaborative skills to equip young learners for the demands of the 21st Century.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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