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- Employer: The James Oglethorpe Primary School
- Reference: SCH/26/338241
THE JAMES OGLETHORPE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Ashvale Gardens
Upminster
Essex
RM14 3NB
Telephone: 01708 225 202
Email: office@jamesoglethorpe.havering.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr J Fielder
HLTA - Inclusion
Pay Grade: Grade 4 Spinal Point 10-15
Salary: £31,611 - £33,987 (full time amount) £22,633 - £24,334 p.a. (pro rata amount)
Hours: 30 hours per week (6 hours per day, 8:30am - 3:30pm with 1 hour lunch)
Contract: Fixed Term
We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our SEND Provision Base. In the morning, you will support pupils who are in Key Stage 1, working at EYFS Level. In the afternoon, you will provide additional SEND support. This will be on a fixed term contract.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and has experience supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs. The successful candidate will play a central role in creating a safe, structured and supportive environment where pupils can thrive both academically and emotionally.
The successful candidate will lead group sessions, lessons and targeted interventions under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo, adapting provision to meet pupils’ individual learning, communication and emotional needs. They will also monitor and report on pupil progress and contribute to effective communication with families and external professionals to ensure pupils receive consistent and effective support.
Applicants do not need to currently hold HLTA status; however, a willingness to work towards HLTA accreditation is essential.
Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026 at midday
Interview: w/c 15th June 2026
This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.
Please note online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates on publicly available information that would affect their suitability to work with children.
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.
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