Job Description

Riverside Primary School is a popular, oversubscribed, community primary school at the heart of the charming village of Hullbridge. Due to the successful internal promotions of members of our team, we are seeking to recruit a HLTA for 30 hours a week to provide internal cover and release our teachers for their planning and other duties.

We anticipate the contract to run from 1st September until 1st March 2026. Whilst temporary in the first instance, it is likely that the role may be extended or become permanent.

Pupils are highly enthusiastic about coming to Riverside. They enjoy their learning in lessons and the many other clubs and activities. As a result, pupils actively represent the school motto: 'Where everyone matters and every day counts' Ofsted November 2023

The successful candidate must:

Have high aspirations for our children and themselves
Be able to enthuse and motivate pupils
Be hard working, committed and flexible
Be committed to inclusion at all levels and be able to demonstrate this
Have bundles of enthusiasm and have a great sense of humour!
Support all aspects of the school's work and be prepared to be part of a strong community
In return, Riverside Primary School can offer:

Happy, engaged and engaging children who will make you smile every day
A friendly, hardworking and committed staff
A strong emphasis on staff well-being
A supportive, well-established senior-leadership team
An excellent site with impressive facilities including a swimming pool, award-winning school garden, large playing fields, dedicated computing suite, a nurture room, school library and much, much more
Supportive and friendly parents
Ongoing professional development both as part of in-house CPD and through our wider partners

More information about the job role can be viewed in our application pack.

In accordance with our recruitment procedure and recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:

· to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children;

· to verify employment history.

Searches will be conducted by an appropriate individual who is not a member of the recruitment panel to avoid the potential for discrimination. Only information related the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with you at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Riverside Primary School allows everyone to participate by:

Providing a welcoming, safe, happy school where everyone is respected and listened to; a school where we take pride in ourselves and our achievements, enabling children to become confident and successful learners.

Striving to be the hub of our local community and an integral part of our society; building and joining communities locally and beyond.

Riverside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To apply for this post please apply online.

A visit to the school for a tour with our Headteacher, Mrs Smith, is strongly encouraged to enable potential candidates to find out more about our school and the position.

To organise an opportunity to discuss this position in greater detail or organise a visit please either call the school office on 01702 230911 or email admin@riversideprimary.co.uk

Please note CVs cannot be accepted.

Information about the School

Riverside Primary School, situated 500m from the River Crouch, opened in September 2010 when the Infant and Junior schools amalgamated. We are very proud to be an integral part of the village of Hullbridge, building and enjoying strong links with other schools, local businesses and members of our local community.