Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Romford, Essex, RM6 5NJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5d3ff6cc-3534-470d-8f83-d63230708005 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Reporting to:
Class Teacher, and in their absence the Head of School
Purpose:
To deliver high standards of Learning, care and support to children and young people within the school by facilitating their physical, emotional, psychological and recreational development. To lead the class and manage Teaching Assistants (PPA time, training time etc.) when required. This role will be supported by a comprehensive induction and on-going training and support.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
1. To support Class Teachers with the delivery of the curriculum and all aspect of personal and social development.
2. To lead the class in times of Teacher absence (such as Teacher PPA time, Teacher training time and short time absence).
3. To work as part of a class team to provide the best learning environment and support to the children and young people within the school.
4. Under the direction of the Class Teacher, help prepare resources and the learning environment so that the children and young people have the best access to learning.
5. To assist the Class Teacher in lesson planning and the creation of learning opportunities for the children and young people.
6. To assist the Teacher in ongoing assessment, data collection, recording and support teaching assistants in this process.
7. To lead individual, small group or whole group learning sessions when required.
8. Where appropriate, liaise and feedback on children and young people’s progress with professionals and families.
9. To liaise on a daily basis with the Class Teacher on individual’s progress and programs.
10. To attend and contribute during meetings with other professionals (Speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, school nurse etc.).
11. Attend any relevant multi-disciplinary meetings about the children.
12. To support the ongoing functional learning of the children and young people during visits in and around the local community.
13. To support children in off site activities.
14. To ensure that you follow each individual’s education plan, behaviour support plan, communication plan and any other relevant targets.
15. To be aware of relevant information that requires daily attention such as student’s logs, incident files, communication books, diaries, etc. to ensure that you record all information accurately and legibly and communicate it appropriately.
16. To promote the Rose Lane philosophy of behaviour management through consistency, respect, warmth, empathy and compassion.
17. To provide a caring and supportive environment for the children and young people that respects and affirms their racial, cultural and religious identify and lifestyle.
18. To safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people in the school by being familiar with and aware of the School’s Safeguarding and protection issues, procedures and guidelines and to adhere to them at all times.
19. To be alert to the signs of distress and abuse, and to ensure that the wellbeing of the children and young people are monitored and protected
20. To attend and participate in staff meetings, individual formal supervisions, appraisals, staff debriefings to ensure consistency and good practice.
21. To model best practice to teaching assistants at all times.
22. To be responsible for your own personal and professional development and undertaking learning and development activities to include attending service specific training as required.
23. To be aware of your responsibilities in accordance with the current Health and Safety at Work Act.
What the school offers its staff
At Rose Lane Primary, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing of all our staff. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and a positive working environment.
As part of our wellbeing offer, all staff receive one Wellbeing Day each academic year in recognition of their hard work and dedication.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative team, where everyone is valued and encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally.
Join us and become part of a school that truly prioritises staff wellbeing.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Reporting to:
Class Teacher, and in their absence the Head of School
Purpose:
To deliver high standards of Learning, care and support to children and young people within the school by facilitating their physical, emotional, psychological and recreational development. To lead the class and manage Teaching Assistants (PPA time, training time etc.) when required. This role will be supported by a comprehensive induction and on-going training and support.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
1. To support Class Teachers with the delivery of the curriculum and all aspect of personal and social development.
2. To lead the class in times of Teacher absence (such as Teacher PPA time, Teacher training time and short time absence).
3. To work as part of a class team to provide the best learning environment and support to the children and young people within the school.
4. Under the direction of the Class Teacher, help prepare resources and the learning environment so that the children and young people have the best access to learning.
5. To assist the Class Teacher in lesson planning and the creation of learning opportunities for the children and young people.
6. To assist the Teacher in ongoing assessment, data collection, recording and support teaching assistants in this process.
7. To lead individual, small group or whole group learning sessions when required.
8. Where appropriate, liaise and feedback on children and young people’s progress with professionals and families.
9. To liaise on a daily basis with the Class Teacher on individual’s progress and programs.
10. To attend and contribute during meetings with other professionals (Speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, school nurse etc.).
11. Attend any relevant multi-disciplinary meetings about the children.
12. To support the ongoing functional learning of the children and young people during visits in and around the local community.
13. To support children in off site activities.
14. To ensure that you follow each individual’s education plan, behaviour support plan, communication plan and any other relevant targets.
15. To be aware of relevant information that requires daily attention such as student’s logs, incident files, communication books, diaries, etc. to ensure that you record all information accurately and legibly and communicate it appropriately.
16. To promote the Rose Lane philosophy of behaviour management through consistency, respect, warmth, empathy and compassion.
17. To provide a caring and supportive environment for the children and young people that respects and affirms their racial, cultural and religious identify and lifestyle.
18. To safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people in the school by being familiar with and aware of the School’s Safeguarding and protection issues, procedures and guidelines and to adhere to them at all times.
19. To be alert to the signs of distress and abuse, and to ensure that the wellbeing of the children and young people are monitored and protected
20. To attend and participate in staff meetings, individual formal supervisions, appraisals, staff debriefings to ensure consistency and good practice.
21. To model best practice to teaching assistants at all times.
22. To be responsible for your own personal and professional development and undertaking learning and development activities to include attending service specific training as required.
23. To be aware of your responsibilities in accordance with the current Health and Safety at Work Act.
What the school offers its staff
At Rose Lane Primary, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing of all our staff. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and a positive working environment.
As part of our wellbeing offer, all staff receive one Wellbeing Day each academic year in recognition of their hard work and dedication.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative team, where everyone is valued and encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally.
Join us and become part of a school that truly prioritises staff wellbeing.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.