Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hornchurch Academy Trust

Whybridge Junior School

Blacksmith's Lane

Rainham

Essex  RM13 7AH

Tel: 01708 552870

Website: www.whybridge-jun.havering.sch.uk

Head of School: Mrs S Warshow.

Temporary Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Hours:  17.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, 8.30am - 12.00pm daily

Grade:  Scale 5, Point 12-15

Pro-rata salary:  £11,380 p.a - £11,956 p.a  (FTE £27,807 p.a - £29,214 p.a) 

Contract:  Temporary 1st January 2023 to 31st August 2023

Start date:  5th January 2023

Whybridge Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced 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.  Whybridge Junior School is part of Hornchurch Academy Trust which offers excellent opportunities for training, support, career development and sharing best practice amongst its five schools.

The role will involve:

• Teaching and supporting a small group of pupils, who have additional needs, with their learning and under the direction of the class teacher.
• Teaching/covering classes as and when required.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Experience in effectively supporting pupils' learning in the classroom
• Ability to create and maintain relationships
• Excellent understanding and training in supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Good sense of humour​

About the school - what you will get from us

Please visit our school website to get a good idea of what happens at our school………because there is always lots going on! 

We are a growing school (gradually expanding to 3 FE since Sept 2020, situated in the heart of South Hornchurch). Ofsted recently graded the school ‘GOOD’ (Oct 2019) and we were listed #111 of the best schools nationally in the Sunday Times: Good Schools Guide 2021.

Our pupils are warm, polite, friendly and developing in a positive learning culture. We like to celebrate success and recognise achievements across the curriculum.

We strongly advise that you visit us to get a better flavour for life at Whybridge and to meet our wonderful children and friendly team! Please telephone the school office on 01708 552870 to make an appointment.

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:  Friday 2nd December 2022 at midday

Interviews:  Week commencing 5th December 2022