Teaching Assistant

Paxton Academy Sports And Science, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  8 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,200.00 Annually (FTE) Scale 1c, Point 2 ( Actual Salary) £23,671 p.a Term time only (39 weeks per year), 35 hours per week, term time only

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking ambitious, inspiring, career-minded teaching assistants looking for fantastic CPD and career opportunities, to grow with us.

Working alongside teachers you will help support pupils’ learning activities, promoting positive behaviour at all times. You will also contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of teaching and learning activities and support the literacy and numeracy development of pupils.

Strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential along with the ability to build positive relationships and to communicate effectively with children. You will be organised, good at planning and able to work constructively as part of a team. Ideally you will also have a recognised qualification in child development.

As part of the Wandle Learning Trust, that includes our sector-leading teacher and curriculum development arm, Wandle Learning Partnership, you will have opportunities to develop your career in education and make a positive impact on the outcomes for children.

Our new building is situated in the heart of our community and you can see it for yourself by viewing our video Explore Paxton Academy! - YouTube. You are also welcome to arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 020 8683 2308.

For more information about this role please visit our website http://wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us.

Interviews are being undertaken on a rolling basis. Therefore, we welcome applications as soon as possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

The Academy welcomes applications from disabled candidates. If you have a disability, please indicate any adjustments we might make when applying in order to ensure that the shortlisting process is fair and meets your needs.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. CVs are not accepted.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Paxton Academy Sports And Science

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 275 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Paxton Academy Sports And Science website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paxton-academy-sports-and-science

Paxton Academy is a thriving primary school in Thornton Heath. Pupils leave us equipped with a firm grasp of key basic skills, a broad knowledge base and personal interests, shared moral values, excellent communication skills and the tools to be successful in secondary school and beyond.
In all subjects the knowledge and skills are closely focused on developing the children in ways which will equip them for lifelong learning. At Paxton pupils know that no matter your age or where you live we can all make a positive impact – whether that’s through volunteering, fundraising or raising awareness for causes that matter

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