Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Come and join our vibrant and forward-looking school on our journey to outstanding.

[Employer hidden] is a large Junior School with approximately 440 pupils on roll. As a Church of England school, we value all God’s children and welcome children of all faiths to our family.

Our school is set in spacious grounds and is very well equipped with excellent resources. We have a very skilled and caring group of teachers who bring out the best in all our children. Being at the heart of the community, we ensure we work very closely in partnership with parents, carers and governors, where we live by our vision statement,

We are looking to appoint a capable and proactive teaching assistant to support children’s learning in the classroom. The role will involve 1:1 support for children with a range of additional needs, and also small groups of pupils. The post-holder will also assist with lunchtime supervision every day.

The successful applicant will:

• Have excellent English and Mathematics skills
• Have excellent communication and spoken language skills
• Have a good level of general education
• Have experience or knowledge of SEND including ASD
• Be willing to support children’s intimate care
• Be motivated and have a good level of energy
• Be confident in running interventions
• Show resilience and enthusiasm
• Be willing to train and develop new skills
• Be a team player

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and motivated team of colleagues and governors, committed and passionate about driving the school forward and improving outcomes for all pupils
• A happy and harmonious school community built on strong Christian foundations
• A great opportunity to make a difference to our children
• A culture of successful mentoring, peer support and professional development
• A school with excellent facilities and extensive grounds
• An easily-accessible school, close to Croydon town centre and railway station

Additional Information

Applicants are expected to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school.

For further details please contact the Office, on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden].

Closing date: 12 Noon Monday 15th January 2024

Interviews: W/C 22nd January 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. If you are interested in working with us, please apply without delay.

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.