Teaching Assistant Job Essex area,England UK,Education / Teaching

At Harris Academy Ockendon, we are passionate about three things:

Creating a remarkable school for the community we serve - a place where students are inspired, challenged, and supported to grow into well-rounded, ambitious, and successful young people, ready to put a ding in the universe.

Your path to professional excellence - we believe in nurturing talent, growing together, and empowering futures. Just as we are dedicated to our students, we are equally committed to ensuring our staff thrive and have the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

Work-life balance matters - being an exceptional school should not come at the cost of well-being. HAOC is a life-friendly school where teaching and leading with balance is a priority. At HAOC work fits your life.

Being great at number 1 and number 2 should not mean we can't do number 3!

A School That Inspires Excellence

We are an 11-18 academy with a thriving Sixth Form, set in a modern, welcoming building designed to ignite curiosity and ambition. In February 2024, Ofsted rated us 'Outstanding' in every category, stating:

"Pupils benefit hugely from attending this remarkable school. Staff and leaders' sky-high expectations are immediately evident in pupils' scholarly demeanour. The school and trust have created a centre of true excellence. Pupils experience an extraordinary education at Harris Academy Ockendon."

But what truly defines us is our culture. We help our students and staff dream bigger than they ever thought possible and support them in turning those dreams into reality. At HAOC, three values shape everything we do:
Work Hard. Be Kind. Take Responsibility.

These are not just words; they are the foundation of a school where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to be their best.

Why Join Us?

A high-achieving, inspiring 11-18 academy with a Sixth Form full of ambitious young people.
A stunning, modern school that provides an exceptional learning and working environment.
An unbeatable location, just outside the M25, attracting staff from across Essex and London. Many of our team travel from Kent, Surrey, Southeast, and Central London because they love the school so much!
A supportive, well-balanced working culture, where your professional growth matters, but so does your well-being.
The backing of the Harris Federation, one of the most successful school groups in the country, while maintaining a unique and vibrant school identity.

Perhaps Harris Academy Ockendon is the school you've been looking for. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, we'd love to hear from you.

Summary

Harris Academy Ockendon is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment.

The actual salary for this role will be £21,442-£ weeks per year, 33.42 hours per week).

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

Supervising and supporting identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning
Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified student's learning needs
Assisting in evaluating identified students' progress through agreed assessment activities
Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students' achievement, progress and needs
Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate
Attending to the students' personal needs where required
Supporting with behaviour management, using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy
Contributing to creating a purposeful and supportive…