Whybridge Infant School Ford Lane, Rainham, RM13 7AR Telephone No: 01708-551712 Email Address: office@whybridge-inf.havering.sch.uk School Website: whybridge.co.uk Head Teacher: Miss S K Longhurst Higher Level Teaching Assistant 13 hpw, 38 weeks per year (term time) Daily hours to be disucessed at interview, 30 minutes lunchbreak Grade 4, Scale points 10-15 Actual Salary: £9,566 - £10,379 p.a. Permanent To start September 2026 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 Supporting pupils in their learning; in class settings as well as on a small group and individual basis across the infant phase (EYFS and KS1) Guiding and caring for pupils as necessary ,such as helping with their personal organisation, accidents, appropriately managing their expectations and behaviour, and by committing to their general wellbeing and the school’s safeguarding arrangements Leading and planning aspects of group support across targeted pupils within a year group Providing cover supervision for classes as per the needs of the school’s pupils. 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 excellent classroom practice with high standards and expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour, with class cover supervision experience desirable. Hold HLTA status or an equivalent/ higher qualification Be motivated, passionate and reflective in their work 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 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 small family-feel atmosphere A well-resourced, well-maintained environment Well behaved and engaging children Colleagues who are friendly, motivated, dedicated and collaborative Supportive management Free access to a professional 24/7 employee assistance programme (to support your wellbeing) Access to an onsite lunch ordering service Training for the role PPE and work clothing as necessary Pay, terms and conditions in line with national guidance and union negotiated, local government standards (including the lengthy school holidays at home) Occasional additional opportunities such as overtime, extra duties, training A school graded ‘good’ by Ofsted We strongly recommend visiting the school for a look around and our website to find out more about us. Please apply online. Closing date Friday 5 th June 2026 Interviews Friday 12 th June 2026