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KS2 Teaching Assistant - Permanent / Full time (26.25 hours p/w term time)

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 26.25 hours p/w Mon-Fri plus Midday Supervisor role 5 hours p/w
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC Grade 3 (SCP 5-7) Full Time Equivalent £30,408 to £31,290 pa (dependent on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

- Be passionate about supporting pupils

- Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in KS2

- Be committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for the children in their care.

- Be able to form excellent relationships with staff, parents and children.

What the school offers its staff

Margaret Roper is an excellent school in a beautiful setting with an outstanding reputation and a very welcoming atmosphere. Standards of attainment and behaviour are very high. We have a varied and innovative curriculum and a caring and committed staff. Links with the Parish are very strong. We offer a caring and supportive ethos, delightful children who are friendly and eager to learn.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Margaret Roper School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references. Application packs are available from the school website in the ‘Vacancies’ section.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TA Advert Sept 2026 Revised.pdf - 160 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Level 2 JD Sept 2026.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

About Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: business@margaretroper.croydon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086600115
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/margaret-roper-catholic-primary-school

Margaret Roper is an excellent school in a lovely setting with an outstanding reputation and a friendly welcoming atmosphere. Standards of attainment and behaviour are very high. We have a very varied and innovative curriculum and a caring and committed staff. Links with the Parish are very strong.
Recent Ofsted July 2023 Good with Outstanding EYFS & Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes

Arranging a visit to Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email business@margaretroper.croydon.sch.uk.

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