Level 2 Teaching Assistants
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PR |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | e5fe03b1-145a-413f-868e-de445a5a84e4 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants for 1st September 2025. The role will be to work in class supporting the learning in all areas of the curriculum and supervising the children at lunchtimes. These posts require individuals with a love of working with children and a commitment to the school’s vision of striving for excellence.
As a classroom TA you will be working with a range of children, including those who may need additional support to overcome barriers that are hindering their learning, as well as assisting the class teacher.
Essential skills and abilities:
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Minimum grade C/4 English and maths GCSE
• Experience of working with children with SEND
• Excellent ICT skills
• Good understanding of child development and learning
• Excellent communication skills
• A valid working visa/legal right to work in the UK
What the school offers its staff
Purley Oaks is a very happy and thriving primary school. Our children are a pleasure to teach. In our previous OFSTED inspection (February 2025), when we were graded as ‘Good’, the inspectors commented, ‘Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around the school. They are motivated to learn and show respect and kindness towards adults and each other.’ You would be joining a very supportive team and would receive good opportunities for professional development.
Further details about the role
Purley Oaks Primary School is committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
Please bring to the interview photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.
VISITS TO THE SCHOOL ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
Applicants are encouraged to make an appointment to view by contacting Miss Smith (PA to Headteacher):
020 8688 4268 or hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.
DATA PROTECTION
In line with UK General Data Protection Regulation(UK GDPR)and the Data Protection Act 2018(DPA 2018)the school is responsiblefor holding and protectingpersonal data. We are required to share some data with our Local Authority, Croydon Council and the Department for Education. For further information please see our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices.
APPLICATIONS
Please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and provide a supporting statement which shows how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
AS A SAFER RECRUITMENT SCHOOL REFERENCES WILL BE SORT PRIOR TO INTERVIEW. PLEASE PROVIDE TWO EMAIL ADDRESSES ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM FOR YOUR REFEREES.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references. Photographic identification will need to be provided at interview.
We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants for 1st September 2025. The role will be to work in class supporting the learning in all areas of the curriculum and supervising the children at lunchtimes. These posts require individuals with a love of working with children and a commitment to the school’s vision of striving for excellence.
As a classroom TA you will be working with a range of children, including those who may need additional support to overcome barriers that are hindering their learning, as well as assisting the class teacher.
Essential skills and abilities:
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Minimum grade C/4 English and maths GCSE
• Experience of working with children with SEND
• Excellent ICT skills
• Good understanding of child development and learning
• Excellent communication skills
• A valid working visa/legal right to work in the UK
What the school offers its staff
Purley Oaks is a very happy and thriving primary school. Our children are a pleasure to teach. In our previous OFSTED inspection (February 2025), when we were graded as ‘Good’, the inspectors commented, ‘Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around the school. They are motivated to learn and show respect and kindness towards adults and each other.’ You would be joining a very supportive team and would receive good opportunities for professional development.
Further details about the role
Purley Oaks Primary School is committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
Please bring to the interview photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.
VISITS TO THE SCHOOL ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
Applicants are encouraged to make an appointment to view by contacting Miss Smith (PA to Headteacher):
020 8688 4268 or hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.
DATA PROTECTION
In line with UK General Data Protection Regulation(UK GDPR)and the Data Protection Act 2018(DPA 2018)the school is responsiblefor holding and protectingpersonal data. We are required to share some data with our Local Authority, Croydon Council and the Department for Education. For further information please see our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices.
APPLICATIONS
Please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and provide a supporting statement which shows how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
AS A SAFER RECRUITMENT SCHOOL REFERENCES WILL BE SORT PRIOR TO INTERVIEW. PLEASE PROVIDE TWO EMAIL ADDRESSES ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM FOR YOUR REFEREES.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references. Photographic identification will need to be provided at interview.