8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    2 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 21 Hours a week over three days

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year

Pay scale

Scale 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training:

GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths

First-aid training, or willingness to complete it

Experience:

Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting

Experience working with children / young people

Experience planning and delivering learning activities

Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)

Skills and knowledge:

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults

Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils

Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs

Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils

Excellent verbal communication skills

Active listening skills

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context

Understanding of effective teaching methods

Knowledge of how to successfully lead learning activities for a group or class of children

Knowledge of how statutory and non-statutory frameworks for the school curriculum relate to the age and ability ranges of the learners they support

Knowledge of how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the SEND code of practice

Personal qualities:

Enjoyment of working with children

Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils

A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality

Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference

Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people

What the school offers its staff

* An outstanding school

* A wonderful staff team

* Supportive Governors

* The very best children

* An effective federation of two Lewisham primary schools

* An inclusive environment

* A warm welcome!

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to keeping children safe. An enhanced DBS clearance will be required for the successful candidate.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jwilson52.209@lgflmail.org

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About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
240 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0208 698 2675

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School both belong to the federation of Aspire London. We are located in the Borough of Lewisham. Holy Cross is a vibrant, inclusive community with high expectations of all. Our children are happy, keen and motivated. They enjoy our rich and adventurous curriculum which instils in them a life-long love of learning.

Arranging a visit to Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jwilson52.209@lgflmail.org.

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