Catalyst Academies Trust
Teaching Assistant 1:1
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Job Ref No. ECC2662-338
Position Start Date: Immediate
Application Close: 19/09/2026 4pm
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Contract Type: Full-time
Date of Interviews: TBA
Pay Range: Thurrock TLW/A - Points TLW - 4
Contract Term: Permanent
Job Description
Teaching Assistant 1:1
Dilkes Academy is looking to recruit a new colleague to join the Teaching Assistant team.
- Working weeks: Term-time Only (38 weeks per year)
- Salary: Thurrock Band TLW/A -FTE £24,520 to £25,664 actual £18,506 to £19,369
- Hours per week: 32:50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Dilkes Academy is an outstanding school (Ofsted, April 2023). Catalyst Academies Trust is a small innovative group of 5 primary schools who are geographically local. We work together to widen access to outstanding educational provision by supporting and empowering all staff to develop remarkable teaching and achievement outcomes.
An enthusiastic, calm person is needed to support pupils' learning and development in collaboration with other teachers and support staff. A passion for education, willingness to learn, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference and help children believe in themselves to achieve their potential are the main attributes required.
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The Ideal Candidate Will
- Have experience of working with pupils or be keen to learn on the job.
- Be a creative, enthusiastic and energetic practitioner and a real team player.
- Communicate with pupils, staff and parents effectively, both verbally and in a written form.
- Be someone who can use agreed teaching and learning strategies consistently, yet also respond to educational needs in the 'here and now' to enhance learning opportunities within a lesson.
In Return, We Offer
- A committed team who genuinely want the best for our pupils.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- Strong, collaborative partnerships with other local schools.
- Access to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform, where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.
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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Information about the School
Our pupils are aged 3 – 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.
At Dilkes, we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.
We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.
We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.
"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."
Contact Information
Mr Rhys Latham
Garron Lane, South Ockendon
Essex, RM15 5JQ
Telephone: 01708 852128
Email: sbm.da@catrust.org.uk
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