Aveley Primary School
Vacancies
Catalyst Academies Trust- Governance Manager
Governance Manager job description
Governance Manager person specification
Learning Support Assistant
BAND 2 (Range 6-10)
32.5 hrs per week term time.
Do you believe that all children with ASC should be supported to achieve their full potential? If so, this opportunity could be the one for you!
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and caring learning support assistant with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our friendly, supportive team from 5th January 2026.
The position involves working with children who have a diagnosis of ASC or social communication needs within the school’s ASC Resource Centre (ARC) who require specialist support. The children’s needs may include:
- Social Communication Needs
- Speech and Language needs
- Social skills needs
- Behaviour needs
- Cognition and Learning needs
- Sensory needs
- Physical needs
You will be required to support the children within the ARC, following a curriculum, assessment system and strategies advised by a range of professionals, as well as delivering specific interventions.
The successful candidate must have a minimum qualification of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English. Experience of supporting children with ASC would be an advantage.
Aveley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Visits to the school, can be arranged following current guidance. Alternatively, we will happily organise a call if you’d like an informal chat with the Head of School or Deputy Headteacher. Please contact us on admin.aps@catrust.org.uk
Please visit our website (aveleyprimary.org.uk) for full application details and an application form.
- Closing date: Thursday 27th November 2025 - 9am
- Shortlisting: Friday 28th November 2025
- Interviews: Friday 5th December 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships
Do you see yourself training in one of our amazing schools?
Catalyst Academies Trust has an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. We are going to be working with Chelmsford College to offer a TA apprenticeship programme.
You would be employed for the two-year programme and the resulting apprentice qualification could be the stepping stone to training as a teacher, or you could be employed as a highly trained TA.
Apprentices are paid for 5 days of the school week but would train for one day. Off the job training will take place locally, so you will not need to travel.
If you are currently doing your GCSEs or just interested in this role, please pop into the school office or email andrea.parfett@catrust.org.uk for more information. We are offering this to any age group.
CAT Application Form