EYFS & KS1 Teaching Assistant – Speech and Language Support

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St. Ursula’s Catholic Primary School

Straight Road

Romford RM3 7JS

Tel: 01708 345200

Email: office@stursulasprimaryschool.co.uk

Website: www.stursulasprimaryschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Mr K. Ashburn

EYFS & KS1 Teaching Assistant – Speech and Language support

Hours: Flexibility available - To be discussed with the School

Salary: Scale 3 Spinal Points 5-6. FTE £29,436 - £29,856 p.a. Pro rata salary to be confirmed after hours are agreed

Required for January 2026 start or Sooner

St Ursula's Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and thriving educational community located in the outer east London borough of Havering. Rated "Good" by Ofsted in July 2023, our school serves the community of Harold Hill and embodies a warm, inclusive Catholic ethos.

Our mission statement, "With God at the heart of our St Ursula's family, we welcome all as we learn and grow together," guides everything we do.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our team, with a particular focus on delivering Speech & Language and phonics interventions. This role is vital in helping pupils develop their communication skills and early literacy, ensuring they make excellent progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted, evidence-based speech and language support and phonics interventions to individuals and small groups, using structured programmes aligned with classroom teaching.
• Support class teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Provide individual and group support to pupils
• Be a positive role model demonstrating kindness and patience
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment

Essential Requirements & qualities

• Experience or training in supporting Speech and Language development and phonics teaching.
• Commitment to supporting children's learning
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff
• Proactive and flexible approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and patience
• Willingness to provide personal care support
• Passion for education
• Ability to show initiative

Why Choose St Ursula's?

• Supportive and caring school culture
• Commitment to staff development
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• "Pupils' behaviour is excellent" - Ofsted July 2023

“Pupils’ behaviour is excellent. This is because the school’s core values, including kindness and forgiveness, are part of the culture. Expectations of conduct are understood and consistently applied by all... Behaviour in classrooms and around the school is exemplary. This is because all staff have consistently high expectations. Pupils take pride in earning rewards. Low-level disruption is very rare. If it does occur, it is tackled swiftly allowing pupils to concentrate on their learning.” Ofsted July 2023

“Mental health and well-being have a high status. Adults provide exceptional support to pupils in managing their emotions and feelings.” Ofsted July 2023

Please apply online.

Closing date: 12pm on Thursday 13th November 2025

Shortlisting notification: Friday 14th November 2025

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 20th November 2025