Higher-Level Teaching Assistant - Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team, providing essential cover across the school. This fixed-term position offers a chance to work with motivated children and dedicated colleagues in a nurturing environment. The candidates should be experienced, organized, and committed to promoting high educational standards.

Benefits

Friendly and happy children eager to learn

Supportive colleagues

Nurturing school community

Qualifications

• Experience working across Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover across the school.
• Support the professional work of the staffing team.
• Promote high standards of attainment and behaviour.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Job description

18 hours per week

This position is initially fixed term, with the possibility to extend in September 2026.

Required for: 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2026 (could be negotiated earlier)

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Millfield Avenue, East Cowes PO32 6AS

Tel: [phone]

Website: http://www.holycrossrcpri.iow.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs L Banks

Are you a highly motivated team player? Committed to promoting high standards of attainment and behaviour for all children? Are you experienced across Key Stage 1 and 2? Then come and join our wonderful school! Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is looking to recruit a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to provide PPA cover across the school.

We are looking for an HLTA who:

1. Will complement the professional work of our dedicated staffing team
2. Loves their job and takes pride in everything they do
3. Works well in a team and enjoys learning and collaborating with others to promote excellence throughout the whole school
4. Is highly motivated with excellent organisational skills
5. Is able to maintain good relationships with parents and staff
6. Has a good sense of humour and boundless energy!

We can offer the successful candidate:

1. Friendly and happy children who are keen to learn and like to be challenged!
2. Welcoming and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to securing good outcomes for all our pupils
3. An nurturing, close-knit school community

Please email Kerrie Margetts, School Business Manager, at [e-mail] for an application pack, or download from our school website https://holycrossrcpri.iow.sch.uk

If you would like the opportunity to visit our school, this is most welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour.

Closing date for applications is noon on 20th June 2025, with interviews due to take place the following week.

Holy Cross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. References will be taken prior to interview.

PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council. You can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

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The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct, and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote workforce diversity and provide flexible working options where appropriate.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [e-mail] for a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the basic essential requirements and declare yourself disabled, you will be offered an interview opportunity.

The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment Policy and Procedures and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.