Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Elm Park Primary School

Part of The Aspire Learning Federation

South End Road

Elm Park

Hornchurch

Essex

RM12 5UA

Tel: 01708 451463

E-mail: office.epps@theaspirelearningfederation.co.uk

Head of School: Mrs Lesley Fuller

Executive Headteacher: Ms. Victoria Morris

 

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 5 Spinal Point 18-24. Pro rata salary £26,933 - £29,375 p.a. (FTE £34,416 - £37,536 p.a.)

Hours: Full time post - 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (plus holiday pay 6.2 weeks).

Post Start Date: 1st September 2025

 

The Aspire Learning Federation was established in March 2022 between Elm Park Primary School and The RJ Mitchell Primary School. Both schools have a highly inclusive philosophy. We set high expectations for all our pupils and provide high quality pastoral care and support for our most vulnerable pupils. Anyone applying for this post will be employed by the Aspire Learning Federation and may therefore be required to work across both schools. In the first instance, this post is to work at Elm Park Primary School.

Our motto is ‘aspire, believe, achieve!’ which we try to live by every day. We want to ‘grow’ good people, who are inspired to make a difference to their lives and the lives of others. Our behaviour management philosophy is based on the ‘restorative’ approach. We provide our children with a creative and innovative curriculum that embeds basic solid skills. We take a personalised approach to the curriculum which promotes self-challenge and independence in learning, as well as inclusion for all, whilst developing key life skills so that our children can become confident, independent and understanding individuals, who are well prepared for life as global citizens. We want the very best for our children and are prepared to work hard to achieve this vision.

What are we looking for?

We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with a range of children with additional needs; ranging from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism to Social Communication Difficulties. The ideal applicant will have experience of working with children who have additional needs, have bags of creativity for stimulating and engaging children and have a real passion for education and making a difference to the lives of children through their work.

The role includes: 

• Helping identify pupils in need of SEMH support, having strong communication with SLT, colleagues and parents
• Planning interventions and programmes to support pupils with SEMH
• Supporting children on a 1:1 or small group basis with their SEMH requirements
• Understanding of ASD and SCD as well as mental health and wellbeing

 

We can offer you the opportunity to develop outstanding practice as a HLTA with a specialism in SEMH, a supportive staff team, as well as a forward thinking educational environment in which to work.

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the Office Manager, Mrs Cath Bragger on 01708 451463.

 

Please apply online.

Closing date for applications: Monday 19th May 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews: W/C 2nd June 2025

 

The Aspire Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Everybody who works for the schools within The Aspire Learning Federation is expected to promote and share this commitment. Online checks will be completed as part of the shortlisting process.