Level 2 Teaching Assistants
Purley Oaks Primary School, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PR4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week term time plus inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £17,626 to £18,136
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Purley Oaks Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 658 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Purley Oaks Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8688 4268
Purley Oaks is a community school where our ‘staff share a moral purpose to give all pupils a rich education.’ - Ofsted 2019.
At Purley Oaks we believe our children can do anything if we give them the motivation and support. We are a three form entry primary school offering places from nursery through to year 6. Our school is increasingly popular and the established leadership team is committed to working towards excellence and achieving the best outcomes for all our pupils. We have high expectations of our children and offer a curriculum that is creative, balanced and fun; but more importantly based on the needs of our children. Our team of experienced staff are committed to ensuring that your child is fully prepared for every stage of their educational journey. Our goal is to equip them with skills that will enhance their future. There are no limits to what your child can achieve when they become part of the Purley Oaks community.
Our ethos is based on five themes: CARING, SHARING, LEARNING, LISTENING and OURSELVES. This ethos underpins everything we do. We provide our pupils with a rich social awareness and respect for others so that their contribution to the school community and society is both positive and one of tolerance. Our broad and balanced curriculum promotes spiritual, moral and cultural values, as well as mindfulness and the physical health of our pupils, which unites our Purley Oaks community as we strive for excellence. We ensure that all our pupils understand these principals as they begin to make their own meaningful contribution to our school and the wider community.
Arranging a visit to Purley Oaks Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.
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