Teaching Assistant

Forestdale Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Forestdale Primary School in Croydon, Surrey, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the Class Teacher with differentiated programmes of work for groups and individuals. The role is part-time, 17.5 hours a week, fixed-term for 1 year, and KS2 experience is preferred. DBS checks and UK work eligibility are required.

We offer a supportive environment with a focus on safeguarding, professional development, wellbeing, and a collaborative team culture. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience providing differentiated programmes of work for groups and individuals.
• Ideally has experience in upper Key Stage 2.
• Willingness to work closely with the Class Teacher to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Class Teacher to provide differentiated learning activities.
• Support groups and individuals with barriers to learning.

Skills

Differentiation

KS2 experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Forestdale Primary School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JE

9 days remaining to apply

As soon as possible

7 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 17.5 hours a week

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for anenthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and happy team, to workclosely alongside the Class Teacher to provide differentiated programmes ofwork for groups and individual children with barriers to learning. Ideally we wouldlike someone with experience in upper Key Stage 2.

What the school offers its staff

Professional development, wellbeing support, friendly and lovely environment.

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.
Forestdale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.
Our safeguarding policy can be found: Forestdale Safeguarding Policy 2025.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 , shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration.
The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, employments checks and valid qualifications.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Organisation type Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11

We were proud to be rated as Good during our recent Ofsted inspection and are striving for recognition where we are outstanding. We have strong values and a clear ethos and are currently outside of an Academy Trust. Our children are diverse, happy, polite and supportive of each other.

Forestdale is a unique place to work. Our school community is strong and we pride ourselves on being a supportive family for all our stakeholders. The school has very good transport and road links to Bromley and Croydon and central London is less than an hour away. We have a strong commitment to the wellbeing and professional development of all of our staff.

Arranging a visit to Forestdale Primary School

49 St James Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2UR

Rushy Meadow Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG