Havering Schools Jobs

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

  • Employer: Whybridge Infant School
  • Reference: SCH/26/337950
Grade 4 Points 10 - 15
Whybridge Infant School
Closing on 05/06/2026 at 12:00
Enhanced DBS Check
Permanent | Part Time/Term Time
13 hours per week.

Whybridge Infant School

Ford Lane, Rainham, RM13 7AR

Telephone No: 01708-551712

Email Address: office@whybridge-inf.havering.sch.uk

School Website: whybridge.co.uk

Head Teacher: Miss S K Longhurst

 

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

13 hpw, 38 weeks per year (term time)

Daily hours to be disucessed at interview, 30 minutes lunchbreak

Grade 4, Scale points 10-15

Actual Salary: £9,566 - £10,379 p.a.

Permanent

To start September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, hardworking Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the curriculum and who strives to give children the best start in life

The role will involve:

  • Assisting teachers to perform their role effectively; by preparing resources and learning environments, as well as completing minor administrative and other tasks as directed
  • Supporting pupils in their learning; in class settings as well as on a small group and individual basis across the infant phase (EYFS and KS1)
  • Guiding and caring for pupils as necessary ,such as helping with their personal organisation, accidents, appropriately managing their expectations and behaviour, and by committing to their general wellbeing and the school’s safeguarding arrangements
  • Leading and planning aspects of group support across targeted pupils within a year group
  • Providing cover supervision for classes as per the needs of the school’s pupils.

The successful candidate will:

  • Show experience of supporting pupils and delivering effective teaching and targeted intervention strategies for groups at Key Stage 1 and EYFS to meet identified needs.
  • Demonstrate excellent classroom practice with high standards and expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour, with class cover supervision experience desirable.
  • Hold HLTA status or an equivalent/ higher qualification
  • Be motivated, passionate and reflective in their work
  • Demonstrate working effectively within a team, under the direction of teachers and leaders
  • Reference with examples their ability to engage positively with all stakeholders, especially pupils, their families and other practitioners/ staff
  • Be willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life and provide past examples of this
  • Be flexible and adaptable, calm under pressure, able to think on their feet and use their initiative, with a common sense approach to a range of situations
  • Be of a patient disposition, kind natured, well humoured, and with an even temperament that young children can relate to, find approachable and feel secure around
  • Hold/ be willing to undertake up-to date first aid training
  • Be committed to continuing professional development and education in general

We can provide:

  • A small family-feel atmosphere
  • A well-resourced, well-maintained environment
  • Well behaved and engaging children
  • Colleagues who are friendly, motivated, dedicated and collaborative
  • Supportive management
  • Free access to a professional 24/7 employee assistance programme (to support your wellbeing)
  • Access to an onsite lunch ordering service
  • Training for the role
  • PPE and work clothing as necessary
  • Pay, terms and conditions in line with national guidance and union negotiated, local government standards (including the lengthy school holidays at home)
  • Occasional additional opportunities such as overtime, extra duties, training
  • A school graded ‘good’ by Ofsted

We strongly recommend visiting the school for a look around and our website to find out more about us.

Please apply online.

Closing date Friday 5th June 2026

Interviews  Friday 12th June 2026

 

Safeguarding

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 Opportunities

Havering 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.

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