We are looking to appoint an Office Assistant to join our busy team of staff that are committed to supporting our college. The successful candidates will need to be efficient, customer focussed and able to work accurately, by providing general administrative support to the whole college community. They will also support the provision of a friendly and efficient reception service for the College as and when required and provide back-up first aid.

The hours of work will be part-time 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year plus 5 staff training days, Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 2.30 pm with a half hour lunch break.

The pay band for the role is Scale 3 (Point 5 to 6), and the actual salary for the roles will be £17,783.10 to £18,065.32 (under 5 years continuous service) and £18,021.80 to £18,307.80 (over 5 years continuous service).

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applications will only be accepted on the college application form (which can be downloaded from our website) and should be emailed to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Administrator, at c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.   Interviews may be held prior to the advertised closing date, you are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For further details about the college please go to our website www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.  

The closing date for applications is Monday 5th January 2026 at midday and interviews will be held on Wednesday 14th January 2026.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly IT-literate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students through tailored interventions in subject areas such as English, Maths, and Social Communication, and will be instrumental in customising digital and physical learning resources to meet individual learning needs.

Qualifications Required

• GCSE qualification grade C/level 5 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths.
• HLTA/L4 Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to achieve it within 12 months of appointment.

Pay and Hours

Pay Band: Scale 5 (scp 9 to 12), £27,254 to £28,598.

Hours: 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus five staff training days (39 weeks total). Working between 8:55 am to 3:30 pm, with one afternoon until 4:00 pm.

Actual Salary:

• £17,681.66 to £18,553.61 (under 5 years’ service)
• £17,919 to £18,802.65 (over 5 years’ service)

Safeguarding

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Application Process

Applications will only be accepted on the college application form (downloadable from our website) and should be emailed to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Administrator at . CVs will not be accepted.

For further details about the role, please contact Mrs Victoria Vingerhoets, PA to SENDCo on . For more information about the college, visit .

Important Dates

• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Closing Date: Midday on Monday 19th January 2026.
• Interviews: Wednesday 28th January 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Interviews may be held prior to the advertised closing date, so you are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.