Teaching Assistant at St Cross Catholic Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SCCPS/75569

Location

Upper Marsh Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8BN

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£24,796.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)
Annual FTE salary will be pro-rata based on 17.5 hours per week

Hours Per Week

17.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

5:00pm, Mon 13th Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

16th & 17th July

Interview Date(s) 16th & 17th July

About this Role

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.