Job Ref No. ECC2149-151S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 23/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 1st July 2025
St James' CofE Primary School and Nursery
1st September 2025
Hours:32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30 to 15:30 with 30 minutes lunch)
Term Time including inset days (39 weeks per year)
Contract:Fixed Term until 31/08/2026. This contract is for a fixed term as it is linked to SEN funding.
School Profile
St James' Church of England Primary School is located in Colchester, one of Britain's oldest recorded towns. The school combines a strong Christian ethos with high academic expectations, nurturing pupils to become confident, compassionate individuals. St James' serves a diverse community and prides itself on promoting inclusivity, resilience, and aspiration. The school delivers a broad and creative curriculum enriched by music, sport, and community events. Located near the town centre, it is well connected and close to cultural and historic sites that enhance pupils' learning. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, CPD opportunities, and a caring team environment. St James' is an ideal setting for staff committed to inspiring education, spiritual development, and making a positive impact on young lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide a stimulating, educational, and safe environment for children in which they can develop to their full potential.
Supervise pupils in their activities, at play, and at mealtimes.
Establish positive relationships with pupils and their parents/carers.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
NVQ Level 2 in learning support is desirable, but experienced candidates without this are encouraged to apply.
Understand and implement school behaviour management policy.
Ability to manage groups of children, ensuring pupils remain on task.
Understand and support the differences in children and respond appropriately.
Working knowledge and experience of implementing the national curriculum and other learning programmes.
Understanding of different developmental stages and the impact of experience on these developments.
Understand the way in which play and games can support child development.
Understand and promote the value of emotional and physical well-being in children.
Take responsibility for own well-being.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A welcoming school community with a strong focus on well-being and inclusion.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
Application Procedure
Applying for this position is straightforward, you can either complete a Vine application form and submit this to Maria.Chinegwu@dcvst.org by the closing date. Or alternatively, apply via the Essex School Jobs advertisement and complete the Essex application form.
Visits to the school are welcome and recommended. To book an appointment, or for further information about this vacancy, please contact Maria Chinegwu at Maria.Chinegwu@dcvst.org.
The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check. The Vine Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date for Applications: Midnight 23rd June 2025
Interview Date: 1st of July 2025
Information about the School
As a Church of England school, we have Christian Values at the centre of all we do as we teach the children how to aim high, using their skills and talents to achieve whatever they aim for.
Learning at St James’ is exciting and fun, children get messy and enjoy talking about their learning. Classrooms are vibrant and full of resources to make sure that pupils obtain the knowledge, skills and understanding that they need to thrive. Our pupils are hard-working individuals who enjoy their learning and who support each other to improve.
Our Christian school has a strong ethos to ensure pupils achieve. The school has a supportive staff team who are committed to improving learning outcomes for pupils.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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