Level Teaching Assistant; HLTA

Job . ECCS

Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support

Pay Range:
Scale 5

Contract Type:
Full‑time/Part‑time

Contract Term:
Permanent

Position

Start Date:

Immediate

Final date to receive applications: 09/03/2026

Interview Date: 13/03/2026

Location:

Great Clacton Church of England Junior School

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who is child centered.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Display a professional attitude.
• Be able to use their own initiative.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Be committed to supporting the vision and values of our Church school.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults.
• Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils.
• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs.
• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils.
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and a commitment to ongoing training in this area.
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning.

• A school that has had recent and successful Ofsted and SIAMS inspections.
• Friendly, polite, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming school with a friendly and dedicated team.
• Support and professional development opportunities both within school and across our trust.
• A happy working environment.

Great Clacton Church of England Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

Great Clacton Church of England Junior School is a member of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. This is a 2 form entry junior school. Rated good by Ofsted in 2023 and SIAMS in 2024. We have great relationships with the parish of St Johns and St Marks and work closely with local and MAT schools.

Mrs Tara Finney
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust
Craigfield Avenue, Great Clacton
Essex, CO15 4HR

Telephone:
Email: headteache