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- Employer: St Peter's Catholic Primary School
- Reference: SCH/26/336626
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School
Dorset Avenue Romford RM1 4JA
Telephone No: 01708 745506
Email: office@st-peters.havering.sch.uk
Website: https://st-peters.havering.sch.uk/havering/primary/st-peters
Head Teacher: Mrs Margaret Payne
HLTA
Hours: 33.75 hours per week/39 weeks per year. Working hours 8.15am-3.30pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch
Salary: Scale 5, point 12. Pro rata salary of £26,440 p.a. (FTE £32,535 p.a.)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: 01 September 2026
The Governors of St Peter’s are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who possesses high expectations for all learners and a genuine dedication to maximising every child’s all-round development.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a hard-working professional who will thrive within our vibrant school community.
The ideal candidate will:
- Bring creativity, flair, and passion to the classroom.
- Foster a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
- Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practice and pupil wellbeing.
- Work effectively alongside our motivated pupils, supportive staff, dedicated governors, and the wider parish community.
What We Can Offer
St Peter’s is a wonderful place to work. Our school benefits from a beautiful new building with extended, modern facilities designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience. You will join a friendly, collaborative team where staff are highly supportive of one another and deeply committed to our core school aims. We actively encourage creative approaches to education and value the unique contributions our staff make to the school’s success.
Catholic Ethos
St Peter’s is a proud Catholic school, and our faith is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a candidate who will uphold and promote our Catholic ethos, contributing to a nurturing environment where Gospel values guide our interactions, our curriculum, and our care for one another. Applicants should be supportive of the school’s mission and committed to fostering a community built on love, respect, and service.
It is essential to hold a NVQ level 4 or equivalent level 4 qualification to apply for this position.
Please apply online.
Closing Date: Friday 5th June
Interview Date: Monday 15th June
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
St Peter’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with our safer recruitment procedures, the successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undergo rigorous vetting, including checks on identity and qualifications. We are committed to ensuring the safety of our pupils at all times, and our recruitment process is designed to reflect these high standards.
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.