Teaching and Learning Assistant

HYLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Granger Way,

Romford,

Essex,

RM1 2RU

Telephone: 01708 743704

office@hylands.havering.sch.uk

www.hylands.havering.sch.uk

Teaching and Learning Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term Position

Hours: 27.5 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (to include attendance at INSET days)

Grade: 1/2, Points 2 – 5

Salary: £18,522 - £19,319 based on FTE of £28,221 - £29,436

If you are experienced and enjoy working with young children, have energy and enthusiasm, then come and work at Hylands Primary School.

We are looking to recruit a caring and dedicated individual to join our dedicated staff team who are committed to high standards. The post holder should have expertise and experience in working with children and relevant qualifications

The successful candidate will:

● Hold an NVQ Level 2 or above or a willingness to undertake training

● Enjoy working with children and be passionate about learning;

● Be able to engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge children to work together, striving for excellence

● Work successfully as part of a team, accepting and acting upon advice and being proactive where appropriate

● Show initiative

● Have high expectations and standards

● Be flexible, hardworking and caring.

● Have a good sense of humour, likes cake and chocolate and has a positive outlook on life

We offer

● A modern, well-resourced environment

● A team that is committed to raising standards and driving up achievement

● Commitment to ongoing professional development opportunities

● A supportive leadership team and governing body

● A firm commitment to staff wellbeing

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. References may be taken up for the successful candidate prior to interview.

We warmly welcome you to visit Hylands before you apply. Please either call us on 01708 743704 or email office@hylands.havering.sch.uk to book a visit.

Closing date: Monday 29th September 1.00pm

Interview date: Monday 8th October 2025

Please Apply Online.

We are sorry but it is not possible for us to notify unsuccessful candidates individually. Therefore, if you have not heard from us by the 2nd November, we regret that you have not been selected for interview on this occasion

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, this may include looking at your social media accounts prior to interview.
The protection of our students from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our school, superseding any other considerations.
Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Settings 2007’ guidance and all potential employees will undergo vigorous vetting checks to ensure their suitability.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory enhanced disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the Council.