Teaching Assistant

PACE Academy Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

New Valley Primary School in Purley, part of the PACE Academy Trust, is seeking two Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible.

The roles are permanent, mornings 17.5 hours, focusing on one-to-one support for children with SEND and supporting groups.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.
• Knowledge of ASD/ADHD/dyslexia helps with pupil support.
• Importance of building positive relationships to help children learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to children with SEND.
• Support groups and other learners as needed.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive, wellbeing-focused classroom environment.

Skills

SEND support

One-to-one support

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: New Valley Primary SchoolLocation: Purley, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: 12,915Posted: 11th September 2026Expires: 21st September 2026 03:30 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573429* Share :* PrintNew Valley Primary School(part of PACE Academy Trust)Teaching AssistantsStarting as soon as possible. Permanent.Mornings (17.5 hours)Can you make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families? Do you want to work in a friendly school that places a high emphasis on children’s wellbeing? If the answer to both questions is ‘Yes!’ then read on...New Valley is a diverse one-form entry primary serving families largely from Purley and Coulsdon. We are part of the PACE Academy Trust, and we work closely with the other three schools in our partnership.We are looking to appoint two patient, caring Teaching Assistants. The roles will be a mixture of giving one-to-one support to children with SEND, and supporting groups and other learners. Knowledge and experience of ASD, ADHD and dyslexia would help, and you should understand the importance of relationship-building in helping children to achieve.As Ofsted said in June 2023: “This is a welcoming, happy and inclusive place to learn. Pupils are proud to belong to the school’s diverse community”. We think you could be too...Please call or e-mail the school office if you would like to speak to our SENDCo or Headteacher to find out more. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; we would love to meet you.An application form and job description can be downloaded from the e-teach website. Completed application forms should be returned to New Valley Primary School.Closing date: 3.30pm on Monday 21st SeptemberPACE Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all of our staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a disclosure and barring check. We will carry out an online search of all candidates who are shortlisted.We believe that diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that PACE Academy Trust reflects our communities. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to our work, the better. If you share our values, we welcome your application.Headteacher: Pete StewardAddress: New Valley Primary School, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AZ### AttachmentsNew Valley - TA job description - 2026-27### Safeguarding Statement:New Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.