Holy Cross Catholic Primary School – Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Job Ref No. ECC3605-198
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Scale: Scale 4 (Thurrock scale) – Band 4 (Within the range of Point 12‑16) – Salary £25,602‑£27,352 (Full Time Equivalent)
Location: Holy Cross Catholic Primary, South Ockendon
Start Date: 01/01/2026
Contract: Full‑time Permanent (30 hours a week, 8.45am‑3.15pm, 30‑minute lunch break)
Application Close: 05/12/2025 (Midday)
This role will involve working with a child on a one‑to‑one basis and supporting small groups of pupils with a range of SEND. The LSA will work under the guidance of specialist teachers and follow strategies recommended by outside agencies.
- Professional and reliable
- Excellent behaviour‑management skills
- Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEND)
- Working one‑to‑one with pupils from various backgrounds and needs
- Supporting small groups of children with a range of SEND
- Implementing strategies and interventions recommended by outside agencies
The Academy and the Christus Catholic Trust offer a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals across the academy and Trust, committed to creating an ethos of mutual support and sharing practices while providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and The Christus Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre‑employment checks, including online searches. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 before appointment.
Application Process
Please download our application pack and forms. A completed application form and all related documents should be sent by email to: finance@holycrossprimary.thurrock.sch.uk.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Contact
Connie Daly
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon
Essex, RM15 5RP
Telephone: 01708 853000
Email: finance@holycrossprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
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