Havering Schools Jobs
Learning Assistant for EYFS - Reception
- Employer: Clockhouse Primary School
- Reference: SCH/25/322698
Clockhouse Primary School
Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3QR
Telephone: 01708 745972
Fax: 01708 742245
Email: office@clockhouse.havering.sch.uk
Website: www.clockhouseprimaryschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Mrs J Savidge
LEARNING ASSISTANT for EARLY YEARS FOUNDTION STAGE - RECEPTION
Hours: 30 hours per week x 39 weeks per year (term time only) Monday to Friday
Grade: Grade 1/2 Points 2-5 (including TA2 allowance)
Pro rata salary: £20,206 - £21,076 per annum (based on £28,221 - £29,436 full time salary p.a)
To Start: October 2025
MDA role negotiable for the right candidate
Clockhouse is a large Primary School, which is a popular community school situated in Collier Row. The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted (June 2023):
‘Pupils thrive at this inspiring and supportive school. Pupils are proud to learn. They keenly demonstrate the school values of nurture, respect, learning, community, excellence and excitement. Teachers and support staff are proud to work at the school.’
Ofsted Inspection July 2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the school and the Governing Body are eager to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Assistant to work with children in Reception supporting Learning and Teaching.
We would welcome applications from those who:
- Are committed to our school values of Nurture, Respect, Learning, Community, Excellence and Excitement;
- Are highly motivated and enthusiastic;
- Are willing to work in a team but also show initiative to work independently;
- Meet the person specification, NVQ Level 2 is desirable.
Our school offers:
- Enthusiastic, kind and caring children;
- A well-resourced environment and a strong commitment to School Improvement;
- A firm commitment to the Continuing Professional Development of all staff;
- Friendly and supportive working environment, with opportunities to progress in your career.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Be inspirational;
- Be innovative, highly motivated and passionate about children’s learning;
- Be committed to maintaining high standards and expectations;
- Be able to work as part of a team.
We consider this to be an exciting opportunity for any applicant looking to develop and who wish to work in a supportive and inclusive environment where commitment to development of the whole child is paramount.
If you are interested we would love to hear from you. You can find out more about us at our school website - https://www.clockhouseprimaryschool.co.uk/, but do come and meet our children and staff.
Please phone or email the school at office@clockhouse.havering.sch.uk to arrange an appointment or to find out more about the role.
Please apply online.
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th September 2025 (noon)
Interviews to be held: From Tuesday 30th September 2025
Early applications are both welcomed and advised. The school reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date and close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
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.