Teaching Assistant - Higher Level

The RJ Mitchell Primary School

Part of The Aspire Learning Federation

Tangmere Crescent

Hornchurch

Essex RM12 5PP

Tel: 01708 551 684

E-mail: rjmschooloffice@theaspirelearningfederation.co.uk

Executive Headteacher: Ms Victoria Morris

Teaching Assistant - Higher Level

Salary: Grade 5, spinal points 18-24

Hours: 32.5 h.p.w (Full time post) /39 w.p.y (plus holiday pay 6.2 w.p.y)

Salary: Pro rata salary of £26,933 - £29,375 p.a. (FTE £34,416 - £37,536 p.a.)

Contract: Permanent

Post Start Date: September 1st 2025

Are you someone who would enjoy working in a vibrant, diverse school, supporting pupils to achieve their best in everything they do?

Do you believe that being supportive and helpful by encouraging children in a positive and aspirational manner is the most effective way to ensure children flourish in their learning and development?

Do you see yourself as an outstanding individual and school team member who always strives to do the very best in all you do and is prepared to go above and beyond because that's the type of person you are?

Are you ambitious and believe in aiming high in your own life and in developing the aspirations of young people?

Are you a resilient individual who understands the nature of hard work and can cope when things are tricky or don’t quite go to plan?

If you answered ‘Yes’ to all of these questions, then you would be a great addition to our team here at R J Mitchell Primary School and we would encourage you to read on, as well as reading the Higher Level Teaching Assistant job profile that supports this advert.

What are we looking for?

We are looking to appoint an able individual as Higher Level Teaching Assistants. The post holder  will provide efficient and professional support in delivering teaching and learning across a variety of year groups.

The role complements the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term both planned and unplanned for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil’s achievement, progress and development.

The role requires someone who is confident in covering classes across a variety of year groups, has energy, enthusiasm, a calm manner, the ability to prioritise, a flexible working approach and proven teaching experience.

S/he will be approachable, have sound people skills, strong written and verbal communication together with a 'can do' attitude. Experience of using Google and interactive online programmes is useful. Please see a copy of the job profile for further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the job.

What can we offer?

We can offer you the opportunity to develop outstanding practice as a HLTA with a specialism in a key area such as Speech & Language, 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 Carley Garland on 01708 551 684.

Please apply online.

Closing date for applications: Friday 11th July 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: W/C 14th July 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.