Teaching Assistant

St Cross Catholic Primary School, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8BN

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  11 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE) Annual FTE salary will be pro-rata based on 17.5 hours per week

Teaching Assistant job summary

St Cross Catholic Primary School are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team in September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils by supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.

Working closely with class teachers and other staff, you will provide targeted support to individuals and groups of pupils, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment. The successful candidate will be patient, adaptable and committed to promoting children's learning, behaviour, wellbeing and independence.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with primary-aged children (desirable).
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Shares our commitment to high expectations and inclusive education.

We can offer:

Well behaved, friendly, children who engage positively with school life.

‘The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. The vast majority of pupils understand the school rules and most follow them.’ Ofsted Dec.2024

Opportunities for your own continued professional development and through the Academy,

A hard-working, motivated and engaged staff and governors,

A culture of support for all staff.

St Cross Catholic Primary School, a member of the St Francis of Assisi Academy, has rigorous Safeguarding Children Procedures and is committed to the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Cross Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Cross Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-cross-catholic-primary-school-hoddesdon

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