Vacancy Position 

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher 

 

Part Time 

Fixed Term for 1 Year 

 

Location 

Porters Grange Primary School & Nursery, Lancaster Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS 

 

Salary 

MPR or UPR – depending on experience (ECTs welcome to apply) 

 

Hours 

Part Time - 2 days per week (40%) 

 

Start Date 

1st September 2025 

 

About The Role 

Do you want to be part of a successful team making a real difference to children? Our dedicated staff provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity, enjoyment and a thirst for challenge. Children at Porters make very good progress due to our commitment to excellence and care. 

Our children deserve the best, so if you are a passionate teacher with high expectations for every learner, who can inspire, motivate and make learning fun then our children need you. 

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Porters Grange Primary School can offer you: 

• A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters 

• A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn 

• High quality professional development 

• Opportunities for cross phase work 

• Support and collaboration across our Trust 

• A well-resourced school 

 

We recognise continuous service from previous teaching employment 

Please don’t take our word for it. Come and arrange a visit to see for yourself. We would love to show you our children at work. 

For further details or an application pack, please contact Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB 

Telephone: 01702 987890 ext 310 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

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Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience. 

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. 

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Closing date: Friday 4th July 2025, at midday 

Interviews: Tuesday 15th July 2025 

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Application Documents 

Teacher Application Form

Class Teacher Job Description 

Class Teacher Person Specification

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Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

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Vacancy Position 

Learning Support Assistant 

Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2026 

 

Location 

Porters Grange Primary School & Nursery, Lancaster Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS 

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Salary 

Level 4, Points 4 to 7, £24,404 to £25,584 pro rata (actual salary £15,608 to £16,362) per annum 

 

Hours 

27 hours and 55 minutes per week (27.917), 8:30 to 15:40, with 95 min unpaid lunch break, term time only (38 weeks), Monday to Friday. 

 

Start Date 

1st September 2025 

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About The Role 

Do you want to be part of a successful team making a real difference to children? Our dedicated staff provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity, enjoyment and a thirst for challenge. Children at Porters make very good progress due to our commitment to excellence and care. 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our successful team, supporting pupils learning initially in our younger year groups; in the classroom setting, in small groups and through 1:1 support. 

Initially this role is likely to support our children in Dolphin Bay, so experience and enthusiasm to work with pupils with a range of SEND would be desirable. 

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The successful candidate will ideally have: 

• Experience of supporting pupils in primary schools 

• Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND 

• Relevant NVQ level 2 or above 

• GCSE A-C/equivalent in English and Maths 

• A caring, patient nature 

• The ability to be flexible 

• The ability to work well within a team and independently 

 

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Porters Grange Primary School can offer you: 

• A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters 

• A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn 

• High quality professional development 

• Opportunities for cross phase work 

• Support and collaboration across our Trust 

• A well-resourced school 

 

Please don’t take our word for it. Come and arrange a visit to see for yourself. We would love to show you our children at work 

For further details or an application pack, please contact Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB 

Telephone: 01702 987890 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

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Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. 

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Closing date: Thursday 10th July 2025 

Interviews: Thursday 17th July 2025 

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Application Documents 

Support Staff Application Form

LSA Job Description

LSA Person Specification

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Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk