Teaching Assistant

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Chelmsford is seeking a part-time teaching assistant to support the learning environment starting September 2025. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic and confident, with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. In return, the school offers a caring environment and the chance to contribute to confident and happy learners.

Benefits

Excellent facilities and extensive grounds

Enthusiastic children with excellent behaviour

Dedicated team of staff

Supportive Governing Body

Caring work environment

Qualifications

• Be enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative in the classroom.
• Be an effective communicator with pupils and staff.
• Support learning and teaching in line with school procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and teaching in line with school procedures.
• Maintain and build effective relationships with pupils.
• Work well as part of a team.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2659-64S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3

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

Application Close: 23/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 25th June 2025

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our friendship school for September 25. Boreham Primary School is a one-form entry village school with approximately 213 children on roll.

Term time only - 38 weeks per year

Monday - Friday, 8:35am - 3:15pm with an hour for lunch

We pride ourselves on working together with parents and children to ensure a happy learning relationship for all pupils. Through our seven school values, our aim is to develop confident, happy learners who are keen to find out about the world we live in and who have high aspirations for themselves, so that they can be the best they can possibly be.

The successful applicant will;

• Be enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative in the classroom
• Be an effective communicator with pupils and staff
• Support learning and teaching in line with school procedures and policies and will have a positive attitude to learning
• Maintain and build effective relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration
• Work well as part of a team as well as having an ability to work independently.

As part of our frinedship school, we can offer you;

• Enthusiastic children, proud of their achievements and whose behaviour is excellent
• A talented, hardworking and dedicated team of teaching and support staff
• An encouraging and challenging Governing Body who are proud of their school
• A school with excellent facilities and extensive grounds
• A happy, caring enviornment in which all members of the school community are valued.

Informal visits to the school are encouraged, please contact Gill Powell on 01245 467625 to make an appointment.

Boreham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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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Gillian Powell
Juniper Road
Boreham, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 3DB Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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