Havering Schools Jobs

Teaching Assistant - Higher Level
- Employer: The Aspire Learning Federation
- Reference: ASP/25/317863
The RJ Mitchell Primary School
Part of The Aspire Learning Federation
Tangmere Crescent
Hornchurch
Essex RM12 5PP
Tel: 01708 551 684
E-mail: rjmschooloffice@theaspirelearningfederation.co.uk
Executive Headteacher: Ms Victoria Morris
Teaching Assistant - Higher Level
Salary: Grade 5, spinal points 18-24
Hours: 32.5 h.p.w (Full time post) /39 w.p.y (plus holiday pay 6.2 w.p.y)
Salary: Pro rata salary of £26,933 - £29,375 p.a. (FTE £34,416 - £37,536 p.a.)
Contract: Permanent
Post Start Date: September 1st 2025
Are you someone who would enjoy working in a vibrant, diverse school, supporting pupils to achieve their best in everything they do?
Do you believe that being supportive and helpful by encouraging children in a positive and aspirational manner is the most effective way to ensure children flourish in their learning and development?
Do you see yourself as an outstanding individual and school team member who always strives to do the very best in all you do and is prepared to go above and beyond because that's the type of person you are?
Are you ambitious and believe in aiming high in your own life and in developing the aspirations of young people?
Are you a resilient individual who understands the nature of hard work and can cope when things are tricky or don’t quite go to plan?
If you answered ‘Yes’ to all of these questions, then you would be a great addition to our team here at R J Mitchell Primary School and we would encourage you to read on, as well as reading the Higher Level Teaching Assistant job profile that supports this advert.
What are we looking for?
We are looking to appoint an able individual as Higher Level Teaching Assistants. The post holder will provide efficient and professional support in delivering teaching and learning across a variety of year groups.
The role complements the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term both planned and unplanned for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil’s achievement, progress and development.
The role requires someone who is confident in covering classes across a variety of year groups, has energy, enthusiasm, a calm manner, the ability to prioritise, a flexible working approach and proven teaching experience.
S/he will be approachable, have sound people skills, strong written and verbal communication together with a 'can do' attitude. Experience of using Google and interactive online programmes is useful. Please see a copy of the job profile for further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the job.
What can we offer?
We can offer you the opportunity to develop outstanding practice as a HLTA with a specialism in a key area such as Speech & Language, a supportive staff team, as well as a forward thinking educational environment in which to work.
Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the Office Manager, Mrs Carley Garland on 01708 551 684.
Please apply online.
Closing date for applications: Friday 11th July 2026 at 9:00am
Interviews: W/C 14th July 2025
The Aspire Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Everybody who works for the schools within The Aspire Learning Federation is expected to promote and share this commitment. Online checks will be completed as part of the shortlisting process.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.