Havering Schools Jobs
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Employer: Scargill Junior School – part of the Hornchurch Academy Trust
- Reference: SCH/26/345050
Scargill Junior School
Hornchurch Academy Trust
Mungo Park Road
Rainham
Essex
Tel: 01708 555677
Email: office@scargilljun.org.uk
Executive Head of School: Mr M Tracey
Web: www.scargill-jun.havering.sch.uk
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.30pm with a 45 minute lunch lunch break x 39 weeks per year
Grade: APTC Scale 5, Point 12-15
Actual Salary: £25,088 p.a. - £26,208 p.a. (FTE £33,609 p.a. - £35,109 p.a.)
Contract: Permanent
Required: As soon as possible
Scargill Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented HLTA to join our friendly and vibrant school. You will join a strong and supportive team of staff within an Academy that is committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment for our pupils and staff. Scargill Junior School is part of Hornchurch Academy Trust and offers excellent opportunities for training, support, career development and sharing best practice amongst its five schools.
We are looking for a HLTA to work 5 days a week from 8.30am – 3.30pm with a 45 minute lunch break.
Your role will be to will carry out the role of supporting teaching and learning within the classroom. There will also be a requirement to cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate.
We welcome applications from candidates with suitable experience.
The successful candidate will:
- have good Maths and English skills
- have a diverse set of skills to enable you to be flexible in supporting or leading teaching and learning in the classroom
- be passionate about teaching and learning, and striving for the best outcomes for children
- be able to work creatively and strategically in the classroom
- be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn
- be positive, with a ‘can do’ attitude
- have a good sense of humour
Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school for an appointment.
Please email office@scargilljun.org.uk for further information.
About the school:
Please visit our website www.scargill-jun.havering.sch.uk to get a good idea of what happens at our school………because there is always lots going on!
Ofsted recently graded the school ‘GOOD’ (June 2025). Our pupils are polite and friendly. We often describe ourselves as a large school with a small family feel.
If you believe you are the right candidate, please get in touch with us – we would love to hear from you!
Please apply online.
Closing Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 12th October 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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