What skills and experience we're looking for
Support, Lead, and Inspire – Higher Level Teaching Assistant wanted!
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Parkwood Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team.
At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment—values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you will work closely with teachers to support and deliver high-quality learning across the curriculum and will be pivotal in helping our pupils achieve their full potential.
Working hours: 31 hours 20 minutes per week, Monday – Thursday 8:15am – 3:45pm and Friday 8:15am to 1:50pm, term time only.
What the school offers its staff:
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
* A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
* A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
* The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues
Commitment to safeguarding:
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the "keeping children safe in education" guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
* Childcare disqualification
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
* Medical
* Online and social media prohibition from teaching
* Right to work
* Satisfactory references
* Suitability to work with children
You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
#J-18808-Ljbffr