Havering Schools Jobs
EYFS & KS1 Teaching Assistant – Speech and Language Support
- Employer: St Ursula's Catholic Primary School
- Reference: SCH/25/325050
St. Ursula’s Catholic Primary School
Straight Road
Romford RM3 7JS
Tel: 01708 345200
Email: office@stursulasprimaryschool.co.uk
Website: www.stursulasprimaryschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Mr K. Ashburn
EYFS & KS1 Teaching Assistant – Speech and Language support
Hours: Flexibility available - To be discussed with the School
Salary: Scale 3 Spinal Points 5-6. FTE £29,436 - £29,856 p.a. Pro rata salary to be confirmed after hours are agreed
Required for January 2026 start or Sooner
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and thriving educational community located in the outer east London borough of Havering. Rated "Good" by Ofsted in July 2023, our school serves the community of Harold Hill and embodies a warm, inclusive Catholic ethos.
Our mission statement, "With God at the heart of our St Ursula's family, we welcome all as we learn and grow together," guides everything we do.
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our team, with a particular focus on delivering Speech & Language and phonics interventions. This role is vital in helping pupils develop their communication skills and early literacy, ensuring they make excellent progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted, evidence-based speech and language support and phonics interventions to individuals and small groups, using structured programmes aligned with classroom teaching.
- Support class teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
- Provide individual and group support to pupils
- Be a positive role model demonstrating kindness and patience
- Contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment
Essential Requirements & qualities
- Experience or training in supporting Speech and Language development and phonics teaching.
- Commitment to supporting children's learning
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff
- Proactive and flexible approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy and patience
- Willingness to provide personal care support
- Passion for education
- Ability to show initiative
Why Choose St Ursula's?
- Supportive and caring school culture
- Commitment to staff development
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- "Pupils' behaviour is excellent" - Ofsted July 2023
“Pupils’ behaviour is excellent. This is because the school’s core values, including kindness and forgiveness, are part of the culture. Expectations of conduct are understood and consistently applied by all... Behaviour in classrooms and around the school is exemplary. This is because all staff have consistently high expectations. Pupils take pride in earning rewards. Low-level disruption is very rare. If it does occur, it is tackled swiftly allowing pupils to concentrate on their learning.” Ofsted July 2023
“Mental health and well-being have a high status. Adults provide exceptional support to pupils in managing their emotions and feelings.” Ofsted July 2023
Please apply online.
Closing date: 12pm on Thursday 13th November 2025
Shortlisting notification: Friday 14th November 2025
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 20th November 2025
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.