Job Ref No. ECC3513-149S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Band 4 (Point 12‑20)
Position Start Date: 05/01/2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/12/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: W/C 14th December
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Pay: Thurrock Band 4 - Point Range 12‑20 (Salary Range: Full Time equivalent: £21,593 to £25,963)
- Permanent Position – 35 hours per week, term time only (paid 44.8 weeks per year including holiday pay)
- Hours: 08:30am to 04:30pm
We are a vibrant Catholic primary school that enjoys a rich partnership with our community and the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. With new leadership we are on a journey of growth while maintaining our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values. We provide a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically, socially and in their physical and mental wellbeing. Our newly developed Forest School space enhances outdoor learning.
Responsibilities
- Support the class teacher in planning differentiated work for pupils
- Provide feedback to the class teacher on pupil progress
- Attend INSET days and training as identified by the Headteacher
- Work in partnership with all members of staff and lead classes following teacher guidance
- Use own initiative to develop children\'s learning
- Put children at the centre of all that you do
- Create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment
- Be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
- Be enthusiastic and committed to becoming part of a team or working on own initiative
Qualifications / Experience
- Good standard of Maths and English GCSE grades A‑C or equivalent or higher
- Good spoken and written English
- Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting
- Patient and positive approach towards supporting pupils
Benefits
- Friendly school with a welcoming atmosphere from pupils and staff
- Supportive team of teachers, support staff and governors who go the extra mile
- Continued professional development
- Exceptionally well‑behaved children who love learning
Contact: Please contact Mrs Julie Staples (email: admin@stjosephsprimary.thurrock.sch.uk, tel: 01375 672217) to arrange a visit, receive an application pack or to answer any questions about the post. The school website is www.stjosephscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk.
The School and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. 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 conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
