Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd.; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd. is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Clacton-on-Sea.

The role focuses on supporting pupils both academically and personally, helping them build confidence and resilience while working closely with teachers and the school team. You will provide support across the classroom and broader school environment, including working with individuals and small groups and supporting pupils with SEND or barriers to learning.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience in a school, nursery, childcare, youth work or SEND environment advantageous.
• Transferable experience with the right attitude, values and commitment is welcome.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the classroom and wider school environment.
• Support pupils during lessons and learning activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Provide additional support to pupils who may experience barriers to learning.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional educational needs.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Encourage pupils to participate positively in their learning.

Skills

Caring

Team player

Effective communicator

Patient

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Clacton-on-Sea

Location: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Position: Teaching Assistant

Hours: Full-time / Part-time, term-time

Contract: Permanent / Fixed-term

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and reach their full potential?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Clacton-on-Sea.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and personally. You will help children develop their confidence, independence, resilience and enthusiasm for learning, while working closely with teachers and other members of the school team.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide support across the classroom and wider school environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils during lessons and learning activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Providing additional support to pupils who may experience barriers to learning.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional educational needs.
• Helping children develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Encouraging pupils to participate positively in their learning.

About You

We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about children and wants to make a positive difference.

You will ideally be:

• Enthusiastic and positive.
• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A strong team player.
• A confident and effective communicator.
• Committed to helping children achieve their potential.
• Willing to learn and develop professionally.
• Interested in supporting children's education and development.
• Committed to inclusion and treating every child with dignity and respect.
• Aware of the importance of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Previous experience of working with children or young people is desirable. Experience within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work or SEND environment would be advantageous.

However, we welcome applications from individuals with transferable experience who can demonstrate the right attitude, values and commitment.