Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, London, SE6 2LDThis job expired on 11 July 2025 – see similar jobs
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!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to keeping children safe. An enhanced DBS clearance will be required for the successful candidate.
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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
- 238 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- jwilson52.209@lgflmail.org
- 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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