Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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Rainham Village Primary School & Nursery

Upminster Road South

Rainham,

Essex RM13 9AA

www.rainhamvillage.havering.sch.uk

01708 552482

Headteacher: Ms Helen Harrow

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Scale: Grade 4 Points 10 - 15

Hours: 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year,

8:15am-3:15pm daily, 30 minute unapid lunchbreak

Actual Salary: £24,518 - £26,597 p.a (FTE £31,611 - £33,987 p.a.)

Contract: Fixed term

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
• Guiding and caring for pupils as necessary ,such as helping with their personal care, accidents, appropriately managing their expectations and behaviour, and by committing to their general wellbeing and the school’s safeguarding arrangements
• Leading group support across targeted pupils within our SEND support bases
• Liaising with our established SEN teacher

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 a good understanding of ASD and use of coreboards
• Hold HLTA status or an equivalent/ higher qualification
• Have an understanding that behaviour is a form of communication
• 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
• Be motivated, passionate and reflective in their work
• 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 fully inclusive school
• A caring welcoming environment
• Colleagues who are friendly, motivated, dedicated and collaborative
• Supportive governing body, parents and staff
• Free access to a professional 24/7 employee assistance programme (to support your wellbeing)
• CPD opportunities as well as training for the role
• PPE and work clothing as necessary

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 19th June 2026 at noon

Interviews: Week commencing 22nd June 2026