Vacancies

Learning Support Assistant

Band 2 (Range 6–10)
32.5 hours per week term time

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant with a positive, “can‑do” attitude to join our friendly and supportive team.

This role involves working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within a mainstream classroom environment, providing targeted and specialist support. Pupils’ needs may include:

Social communication needs
Speech and language needs
Social skills development
Behavioural needs
Cognition and learning needs
Sensory needs
Physical needs

You will support pupils both in and out of the classroom, following the school curriculum, assessment systems, and strategies recommended by a range of professionals. The role also includes delivering specific interventions to support individual learning outcomes.

The successful candidate must hold a minimum of GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in both Maths and English. Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech and language difficulties, and behavioural needs would be a distinct advantage.

Aveley Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

Visits to the school can be arranged in line with current guidance. Alternatively, we are happy to organise an informal telephone conversation with the Head of School or Deputy Headteacher. Please contact admin.aps@catrust.org.uk to arrange this.

For full application details and to access the application form, please visit our website: www.aveleyprimary.org.uk

Closing date: 13th May 2026
Shortlisting: 14th May 2026
Interviews: 18th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and therefore encourage early applications.

Assistant Headteacher – KS2

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Leadership Spine 1-7 £53,197 - £61,582 (depending on experience of applicant)

Location: Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and focused individual who is ready to become an Assistant Headteacher and join our leadership team at Aveley Primary School. We are an improving school and part of Catalyst Academies Trust, a small, local trust but the highest performing in the country (2019).

We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop as a senior leader and take the next step in leadership. Along with other members of the senior leadership team, the Assistant Headteacher will be centrally involved in the management of the academy and will be responsible for raising standards, mentoring students and newly qualified teachers and helping establish a culture that is nurturing and rigorous.

Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher and a strategic leader with a resilient character and a strong personal drive with sound knowledge of the primary curriculum.

The ideal candidate will also:

Have a sound knowledge of KS2 curriculum
Have experience in leading and teaching in KS2
Be a strong, resilient character.
Have proven experience of positively impacting on student progress and raising attainment and developing excellence
Be fully committed to Aveley Primary's ethos of high expectations
Have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

In return Aveley Primary School can offer you:

Well behaved children who are keen to learn and achieve their full potential
Excellent professional development and opportunities for career development within the trust (many senior leaders in the trust have gained promotion within the trust).
A hardworking team who are committed to providing outstanding education to all children, no matter what their background or needs

Closing date: 15th May 2026
Shortlisting: 15th May 2026
Interviews: WC 18th May 2026

To apply please go to www.aveleyprimary.org.uk or www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk. Informal visits are warmly welcomed, please contact on 01708 847777 or email admin.aps@catrust.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment health check and a successful enhanced DBS.

Lead Class Teacher

Salary: TMS 1 – 6, depending on experience + TLR

Location: Aveley Primary School, South Ockendon, Essex

We are currently looking for an exceptional Lead Class Teacher to join our middle leadership team at Catalyst Aveley Primary. We are a Good school (Ofsted -June 2023), and part of Catalyst Academies Trust, a small, local trust and one of the highest performing in the country.

We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop as a middle leader and take the next step by leading a year group. Along with other members of the middle leadership team, the Lead Teacher will be responsible for raising standards, mentoring students, planning with the Trust and supporting early career teachers and helping establish a culture that is nurturing and rigorous.

Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher and a strategic leader with a resilient character and a strong personal drive with sound knowledge of the primary curriculum.

The ideal candidate will also:

Have experience in leading
Have proven experience of positively impacting on student progress and raising attainment and developing excellence
Be fully committed to Aveley Primary's ethos of high expectations
Have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

In return Aveley Primary can offer you:

Well behaved children who are keen to learn and achieve their full potential
Excellent professional development and opportunities for career development within the trust (many senior leaders in the trust have gained promotion within the trust)
A hardworking team who are committed to providing outstanding education to all children, no matter what their background or needs
A £1,000 Catalyst welcome payment for successful candidates if you are appointed through a direct application to a Catalyst school
Retention bonuses are paid every year.
You will also be added 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.

Closing date: 15th May 2026
Shortlisting: 15th May 2026
Interviews: WC 18th May 2026

For full application details and to access the application form, please visit our website: www.aveleyprimary.org.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so we recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Autism Resource Centre Teacher

Pay Range: TMS 1-6

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026

Job Description

Would you like to join us on an exciting new adventure? Are you passionate about children achieving their full potential, whatever their level of need?

In 2022, Aveley Primary was selected to open a new resource centre for children with Autism in Thurrock. The need for specialist places in the area has grown, and we are now full with 10 places allocated. We are looking for an experienced teacher to lead the resource centre, who will be ably supported by the SENCo and the leadership team.

The successful candidate will lead the centre with the support of dedicated support staff to meet the individual needs of the children. Staff who work in the centre will have ongoing support and training. The children will spend most of their time within the centre but will join the mainstream classes as appropriate.

There will be a teacher and dedicated support staff to meet the individual needs of the children.

The key responsibilities for the post are to:

lead, develop and oversee the day-to-day operation of the Autism Resource Centre;
co-ordinate provision for children with EHCPs
liaise with the SENCo and support staff working in the centre, modelling good practice;
ensure records are accurate, up-to-date and effective;
work with parents to ensure they are well supported, and children make progress;
liaise with external agencies, such as educational psychology services, health and social services and voluntary bodies.

Our ideal candidate will be:

Energetic, enthusiastic with an optimistic outlook and solution focussed approach
Have a passion and commitment to the achievement and success of all learners, through a holistic approach to the education of each child.
An excellent teacher who leads by example and is able to lead support staff effectively
An excellent communicator with children, colleagues, governors and parents

Aveley Primary can offer:

Friendly and supportive staff who work together to achieve the best for our children.
Fantastic children
Opportunities to work with colleagues across Catalyst Academies Trust who have experience in leading resource centres
We offer recruitment incentives (up to £1,000), retention bonuses for every completed year of service, 2 week May and October half term and enrolment into an employee discount scheme

We hope you consider this opportunity as exciting as we do. We would be delighted to hear from experienced teachers who have experience and understanding of working with children with Autism.

For full application details and to access the application form, please visit our website: www.aveleyprimary.org.uk

Closing date: 15th May 2026
Shortlisting: 15th May 2026
Interviews: WC 18th May 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships- September 2026

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.

Apprenticeships at Catalyst Academies Trust Schools - Open Evening at Dilkes Academy Wednesday 25th of March at 4.30

Catalyst Academies Trust - School Governor

CAT Application Form

CAT application form 2026