Job Ref No. ECC7032-173S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Band A point 4 plus SEN allowance (£16,730 actual)
Position Start Date: 05/10/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 28/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Various Dates
Treetops Learning CommunityCentre of ExcellenceBuxton Road, Grays, Essex, RM16 2WUTel.: 01375 372723Email: admin@treetops.thurrock.sch.ukJob Title: Teaching AssistantLocation: Treetops Learning CommunityPay:Band A point 4 plus SEN allowance(£16,730 actual)Hours: 25 hrs per week (8.50am – 3pm Monday to Friday)45.8 wks per year (1 extra paid week after 5 years of service)Required – asapThe Trust: In March 2025 Treetops School was judged by Ofsted to have maintained the standards identified at the previous inspection. The previous inspection was in February 2020, at which time Treetops was judged as Outstanding. Treetops Free School, which officially opened in September 2022, was judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.Students throughout Treetops Learning Community have complex needs varying from moderate to severe learning difficulties, which may include; speech and communication difficulties, autism and global developmental delay.
The Role: We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to work with in partnership with class teachers, to support student learning. This may involve supporting all of the students in the class and/or providing 1:1 support for a named student.Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs whilst not essential, is preferable.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have a commitment and passion to work with pupils with a wide and diverse range of SEN
- Have excellent interpersonal skills
- Are versatile and able to support our teachers in delivering a high standard of learning to pupils of all abilities.
- Want to be a member of a creative and dynamic staff team with high expectations for our pupils
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in a successful and supportive environment
- Motivated children who are willing to learn
- Well equipped and resourced classrooms
Closing date for applications: Monday 28 September 2026Interviews: various datesThe governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.
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