Part-time Teaching Assistant

St Teresa's; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Mersea Island School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, outstanding higher-level teaching assistant to join our wonderful team. We firmly believe in supporting every staff member in their well-being and career development - ensuring we provide the best provision for all our team.

The successful candidate will be someone with experience of working, understanding and supporting children within an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children in an educational setting.
• Strong English and Maths skills with GCSE grades.
• Ability to work well in a team and with a variety of needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• Engage with pupils to promote active learning and inclusion.
• Assist the teacher with managing behaviour and expectations.
• Contribute to a safe and welcoming classroom environment.

Skills

English & Maths

Primary experience

Classroom management

Initiative

Time management

Flexibility

Communication skills

Team player

High expectations

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5271-164 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Depending on experience

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 17/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: wb 23rd November 26

Mersea Island School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, outstanding higher-level teaching assistant to join our wonderful team. We firmly believe in supporting every staff member in their well-being and career development - ensuring we provide the best provision for all our team.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic person, who believes in our core values and specific ethos to add value to our experienced and excellent staff team.

The successful candidate will be someone with experience of working, understanding and supporting children within an educational setting. They will be able to demonstrate good teaching and learning skills, a commitment to team and collaborative working and able to display an innovative approach to education. They should thrive when working with children and have excellent communication skills.

It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the following:

• Strong English & Maths skills - GCSE's in Maths and English, grade A-C or equivalent
• Enthusiasm to work with children with a variety of needs
• Experience within the primary phase
• Be a strong, confident individual who can take control of a classroom.
• Ability to engage well with pupils.
• Ability to work under your own initiative.
• Be smartly presented and with excellent time management skills
• High expectations
• Ability to be flexible

We offer a supportive and enjoyable working environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

Mersea Island is a warm and welcoming school, with lots going on. Our caring community ethos is integral to everything we do. We expect the highest standards of behaviour and every member of the school community to try their best. Effort is recognised and celebrated and mistakes are seen as positive learning opportunities. Visitors to our school invariably comment on how polite and helpful our pupils are and on the purposeful learning culture across the school.

We are very lucky to have such a wonderful setting and actively explore opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. We have strong partnerships with the wider community and nurture our pupils to become responsible citizens, independent and resilient learners, with high expectations of themselves and who aspire to be the best they can be. We strive to ensure that our children leave us well prepared for the next stage of their education, as well-rounded and caring individuals, who feel proud of their achievements and who take with them some very special lifelong memories to cherish.

Our dedicated staff team work tirelessly to ensure we offer both high quality academic provision and personalised pastoral care. We are committed to ensuring every member of the school community feels safe and valued. We work closely in partnership with school governors, parents, families and the local community to ensure that we continue to deliver the very best educational experience for our pupils.

Visits to Mersea Island School are strongly encouraged. Please contact Mrs Enever, School Business Manager on 01206 382736 to arrange an appointment.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Information about the School

Mersea Island School currently has 380 pupils aged 2-11, this includes a nursery with capacity for up to 48 children. It is the only school on the island, serving a closely knit community. The school is located on Mersea Island, off the coast of Essex and close to Colchester. The area surrounding the school in the town of West Mersea is semi-rural. The island is famous for its oyster cultivation and traditional fishing boats, and has a history of sailing. Pupils derive from a very mixed social background, and many of the pupils have parents and grandparents who attended the school.

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.

Tania Wright
Barfield Road
West Mersea, Colchester
Essex, CO5 8QX Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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