Job Description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant/Midday Assistant - Bardfield Academy

Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2030

Hours Per Week: 32 hours 40 minutes per week

Scale: Scale 3, point 5-6 (depending on experience)

Actual Salary: 18,780.10 - 19,069.57 (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP after interviews

Closing Date: Friday 29th August 2025 midday

Interview Date: Friday 5th September 2025

Engage, Nurture and Support - SEN Teaching Assistant/Midday Assistant Wanted!

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs? Bardfield Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is looking for a caring and adaptable

SEN Teaching/Midday Assistant

to join our vibrant team!

At SEAT, we believe in

belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment

--values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this dual role you will work closely with pupils during learning activities in the classroom and support them during lunchtimes to ensure a safe, enjoyable environment.

You will be required to work 32 hours 40 minutes per week; Monday to Thursday 8:15am to 3:30pm and Friday 8:15am to 2:00pm, term time only.

What's in it for you?

? 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

If you're ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of something amazing!

Please click the 'Apply for this Vacancy' button to complete our application form. Once completed, send it along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk.

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01268 553488 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!

At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.

Bardfield Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 60 months

Pay: 18,780.10-19,069.57 per year

Expected hours: 32.40 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Basildon SS16 4NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025
Reference ID: BAR00239
Expected start date: 29/09/2025