Teaching Assistant

Shorefields; Stanford-le-Hope; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupils and provide interventions. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, under new leadership as part of the school’s growth while preserving its Catholic ethos.

You will work closely with the Class Teacher, support pupils with diverse needs, and contribute to a caring learning environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Qualifications

• High expectations of the children and themselves, with a passion for raising standards and attainment.
• Creative thinking to engage, enthuse and motivate children to learn.
• Empathy and understanding of different needs across pupils.
• Confidence and ability to support pupils with challenging needs, including social and emotional needs/behaviours.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and ability to help pupils attain a good standard.
• Ability to support pastoral needs and well-being of pupils.
• Experience supporting pupils in small groups and 1:1 sessions.
• Team player with commitment to improving practice.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND pupils and provide targeted interventions.
• Work in partnership with the Class Teacher and other staff.
• Assist with small-group and 1:1 support during the school day 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3513-169S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Band 3 Point 8-12

Position Start Date: 23/11/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 20/11/2026

Are you passionate about working in a school, committed to supporting pupils? If so, we need you here!
Under new leadership, we are on an exciting journey of growth and development whilst maintaining our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values.

We are a vibrant Catholic primary school which has enjoys a rich partnership with both our community and the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children thrive. This is a happy school where children are supported and encouraged to have a go and take risks. Inspired by Christ, we work together to achieve our best.

We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources. We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations. We would love you to join us.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to support our SEND pupils and to provide interventions. You will work in partnership with the Class Teacher and must be able to work flexibly and with enthusiasm. The working hours are from 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday term time only.
Thurrock Band 3 - Point Range 8-12 including fringe allowance and 6 weeks paid holiday entitlement.

Our friendly team will support you and training will be provided.

We are looking for a person who:

• has high expectations of the children and themselves with a passion for raising standards and attainment
• can think creatively to engage, enthuse and motivate children to learn
• is passionate about supporting all pupils, demonstrating empathy and understanding of different needs
• is confident and able to work with pupils with challenging needs, including social and emotional needs/behaviours
• has a good understanding of the primary curriculum and skills to assist pupils in developing a good standard of attainment
• has a good understanding of how to support children with pastoral needs
• is confident and able to support pupils in small groups and 1:1
• works well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice.

We can offer:

• A happy school with a strong Catholic ethos and active community and Parish links
• Well-motivated and enthusiastic children
• Very supportive Parents and Governors
• A culture of enjoyment and achievement

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Information about the School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular, friendly school which primarily serves the Catholic community of Stanford-le-Hope. Each and every child is cherished and expected to achieve their very best. We deliver our mission statement by enabling our pupils and the wider community to be “inspired by Christ, work together to achieve our best” and in doing so, learn to love one another, and develop a love of learning in the process.

We are on an exciting, rapid journey of growth and development whilst preserving our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values. We are a vibrant Catholic school which enjoys a rich partnership with the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph and the wider community. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children thrive.

We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources. We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations.

At the heart of our vision is that “everybody thrives” and wish others with the same mindset to join us

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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