1:1 Class Teaching Assistant: EYFS

St Alban’s Catholic Primary School

Heron Flight Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex RM12 5LN

Telephone: 01708 555644

Headteacher: Ms G McBride

Email: contact@st-albans.havering.sch.uk

Website: https://www.stalbansschool.net/

1:1 Class Teaching Assistant: EYFS

Salary: Scale 2, Point 3. Pro rata £18,199 p.a (FTE £27,729)

Hours: 27.5 hours x 39 weeks

Required: September 1^st 2025

Contract: Fixed Term 

St Alban’s Catholic Primary School is a friendly, child-centred and welcoming school. We are looking for a member of staff to work as part of our dedicated team in raising standards for our children and bringing them to their full potential. The role is primarily supporting a child 1:1 within and outside the classroom setting.  The successful applicant will be flexible, versatile and have experience of supporting children in a school setting and working with Send.

We are looking for a person who:

• Is enthusiastic, confident, committed and able to show initiative;
• Is experienced in supporting pupils at all levels of ability and ages, especially with Send;
• Is able to support children both academically and with social and personal needs;
• Is an effective communicator with pupils and staff;
• Enjoys working as part of a wider team;
• Possesses good literacy and numeracy skills;
• Has the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration;

What we can provide:

• A Catholic ethos at the heart of all we do;
• Continued professional development and training;
• A supportive and caring team;
• Clear structures and procedures;
• Good communication and support in your role;
• A school environment that is welcoming and professional.

The applicant will be able to work under the guidance of the Head teacher, and the class teacher, but also be able to show initiative. Please contact the school if you need any further information.

To apply please complete the attached application form and return to contact@st-albans.havering.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday July 11th (2pm) 2025

Interviews: Week beginning 14^th July 2025  

Therefore, if you have not received an invitation to interview by Monday, 14^th July, your application will have been unsuccessful.  It is not possible to contact each individual applicant.

St Alban’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting and the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practises reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance along with other relevant employment checks.

Applications should be on a CES application form and sent to the school (applications NOT submitted on the CES application form will not be considered). Any electronic applications will have to be signed by the applicant before attending an interview