Higher Level Teaching Assistant

London Borough of Havering; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Employee assistance programme

PPE and work clothing

Job summary

Rainham Village Primary School is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the curriculum. You will work closely with teachers to prepare resources and learning environments, and support pupils with targeted interventions.

The role requires HLTA status or equivalent, a good understanding of ASD, and the ability to maintain a calm, patient approach while safeguarding students. DP and CPD opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils and delivering targeted interventions for KS1/EYFS.
• Good understanding of ASD and use of coreboards.
• HLTA status or equivalent or higher qualification.
• Behaviour is a form of communication.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team with teachers and leaders.
• Commitment to CPD and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by preparing resources and learning environments.
• Support pupils and manage wellbeing with safeguarding in mind.
• Lead group support for targeted SEND pupils.
• Liaise with the SEN teacher and school staff.

Skills

HLTA status

ASD understanding

Behaviour as communication

Teamwork

First aid training

Professional development

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Tools

Coreboards

Job description

• Employer: Rainham Village Primary School
• Reference: SCH/26/345006

Grade 4 Points 10 - 15

Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery

Closing on 05/11/2026 at 12:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Temporary | Part Time/Term Time

32.5 hours per week. 8:15am - 3.15pm.

Rainham Village Primary School & Nursery

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

Contract:Fixed term

Start: January 2027

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.

Closing Date: 5th November 2026 at noon

Safeguarding

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 Opportunities

Havering 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.