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Teaching Assistant

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: TipTopJob
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22963 GBP Yearly GBP 22963.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring individuals to join our education team as a Teaching Assistant

Working within a specialist educational environment, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils learning, development, and wellbeing, helping to create a positive and engaging learning experience every day.

About

The Role

As part of our team, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping to overcome barriers to learning and encouraging positive outcomes.

As a Teaching Assistant, youll know discover that no two days are ever the same, and neither are the children you will support. We are looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated individuals who can build positive relationships and provide support for children with complex needs and behaviours.

What Were Looking For in a Teaching Assistant
  • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
  • A patient, flexible, and resilient approach.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary of GBP 22,963 per annum
  • Term:time only working (37.5 hours per week), providing additional annual leave during school holidays.
  • A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Career progression opportunities for experienced education professionals.
Key Responsibilities As Teaching Assistant
  • Support the delivery of high:quality teaching and learning through classroom support, small group work, and one:to:one interventions, helping pupils achieve their individual learning goals.
  • Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, contributing to personalised learning plans and supporting positive educational, social, and emotional outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to develop engaging, differentiated learning experiences and maintain effective learning resources and classroom environments.
  • Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour by creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
  • Contribute to the wider school community through professional development, teamwork, quality assurance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance teaching and learning.

If you are committed to helping pupils succeed and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

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