Teaching Assistant
Forestdale Primary School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JE11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 10 hours a week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Full time equivalent salary
- Grade 3 point 5-7 £28,521-£29,346 (FTE per annum, pro rata for part-time)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and happy team, to work closely alongside the Class Teacher to provide differentiated programmes of work for groups and individual children with barriers to learning. Ideally we would like someone with experience in upper Key Stage 2.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Forestdale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.
Our safeguarding policy can be found: Forestdale Safeguarding Policy 2025.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 , shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration.
The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, employments checks and valid qualifications.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Forestdale Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 405 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- aquist@forestdale.croydon.sch.uk
We were proud to be rated as Good during our recent Ofsted inspection and are striving for recognition where we are outstanding. We have strong values and a clear ethos and are currently outside of an Academy Trust. Our children are diverse, happy, polite and supportive of each other.
Forestdale is a unique place to work. Our school community is strong and we pride ourselves on being a supportive family for all our stakeholders. The school has very good transport and road links to Bromley and Croydon and central London is less than an hour away. We have a strong commitment to the wellbeing and professional development of all of our staff.
Arranging a visit to Forestdale Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aquist@forestdale.croydon.sch.uk.
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