Teaching Assistant

Chestnut Park Primary School; Croydon; A distancia; GBP 24.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Descripción de la vacante

Chestnut Park Primary School in Croydon is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning and development in a nurturing, inclusive environment. You will assist the class teacher with delivering an engaging curriculum and help children reach their potential.

The role requires resilience, strong communication with parents, and experience with children including those with SEN. You should be a team player, calm under pressure, and committed to high standards of pupil progress.

Formación

• Experience of working with children with SEN.
• Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated.
• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents.

Responsabilidades

• Support the class teacher in delivering an engaging curriculum.
• Develop positive relationships with young children and manage behavior.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the school to support pupil progress.

Conocimientos

SEN experience

Team player

Communication with parents

Educación

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Descripción del empleo

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Chestnut Park Primary SchoolLocation: Croydon, Greater LondonContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: £20,701.66 + Outer London Weighting AllowancePosted: 6th October 2026Expires: 30th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578234Suitable for: Other GraduatesJob Reference: CHE019024025* Share :* Print**We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team at Chestnut Park Primary. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!****Your opportunity**The successful candidate will support the class teacher in accessing an engaging curriculum. They will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life and be a strong team player.**The successful candidate should:*** Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated* Be able to develop positive relationships with young children* Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour* Have experience of working with children with SEN* Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team* Be a confident and clear communicator with parents* Have GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above*Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.***About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster**Our School sits within an established clusterof Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our clusterincludes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, WhyteleafePrimary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School,and Hillcroft Primary School .This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise andexperience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.**Join the GLF Schools Community**As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.* A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils* Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness* 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England* We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity* Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education**GLF Schools Employment Offer**GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish* Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme* Flexible working options* Generous holiday allowance* Work life and family friendly policies* Employee wellbeing initiatives* Career pathways and talent management* Access to a staff benefits portal* Community and collaboration working modelPlease read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.**The Details****Start Date:** ASAP**Salary:** GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £24,751 + Outer London Weighting Allowance**Actual Salary:** £20,701.66 + Outer London Weighting Allowance**Hours:** 35hrs a week (08:30-16:00 Mon to Fri) - term time only**Closing Date:** 30th Oct 2026*Please note, we may shortlist and interview candidates before the closing date if we receive a strong level of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.*### AttachmentsJoin Our Community - Associate 2025 - 26Teaching Assistant - JD CHETeaching Assistant - PS CHE### Safeguarding Statement:GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.