Havering Schools Jobs
Learning Support Assistant
- Employer: Hilldene Primary School
- Reference: SCH/26/339158
Hilldene Primary School
Grange Road
Romford
RM3 7DU
Tel: 01708 342453
Head Teacher: Mrs G Delmonte
Email: office@hilldene.havering.sch.uk
Learning Support Assistant
Hours: 27 hours and 30 minutes per week over 5 days/39 weeks per year (8.40-12.10 & 1.10-3.10)
Salary: Grade 1/2 Point 3-5 £28,617 - £29,436 FTE (£18,782 - £19,319 pro rata) + TA2 allowance
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Hilldene is a large three form entry primary school with a 90 place nursery.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward thinking Learning Support Assistant who will work to support children’s learning across the primary age range. Initially the vacancy will be with KS2 pupils with EHCPs primarily for communication and language. The role will include one to one support for pupils with additional needs, in particular pupils who are working at EYFS stage of their learning and benefit from practical, sensory and repetitive tasks. An understanding of and use of PECS and communication devices would be beneficial.
Our new Learning Support Assistant needs to be :
- able to work independently and use their own initiative to organise activities and tasks;
- able to manage groups or individuals from a class under the direction of the SENDCO
- a good team player with a willingness to demonstrate and share information and expertise with other - work with and take direction from outside agencies eg. OT, SEMH Team
In return, we can offer :
- enthusiastic, well behaved children with a positive attitude to learning
- a friendly, welcoming and inclusive school.
Hilldene Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school for more information or for an appointment to make an informal visit.
Please apply online.
Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026 - 12pm
Interview Date: W/c 6th July 2026
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
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