Teaching Assistant
Orchard Park High School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7NJ8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
10 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £29,562.00 - £30,408.00 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant job summary
Help Young People Grow in Confidence
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve success?
At Orchard Park High School, we are seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school community.
Working alongside teachers and other colleagues, you will provide targeted support both in and beyond the classroom, helping students develop the skills, resilience and confidence they need to thrive throughout their secondary education.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support learning across a range of subjects and year groups. You will work with individual students and small groups, help to create a focused learning environment, and contribute to the wider pastoral and inclusion work of the school.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Is educated to at least GCSE grade C/4 standard (or equivalent) in English and MathematicsIs Proficient in IT Skills (Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Google Drive)Has had successful experience of working within a Secondary school / Education SettingHas experience of supporting EN students in a mainstream classroom environment
About Orchard Park High School
Orchard Park is one of the most successful schools in the area, performing well above the national average for progress 8. The school is highly successful and we are proud of its ambitions and diverse community. We pride ourselves on routines, systems and excellence. We are a calm, happy and high achieving school, providing the very best education to all.
Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration and professional growth are central to everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong support networks and opportunities to develop your career across the Trust.
We offer our staff:
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Career progression pathways
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a real difference in a secondary school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59 pm on Sunday 11th October 2026.We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Orchard Park High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 675 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Orchard Park is one of the most successful schools in the area, performing well above the national average for progress 8. The school is highly successful and we are proud of its ambitions and diverse community. We pride ourselves on routines, systems and excellence. We are a calm, happy and high achieving school, providing the very best education to all.
Orchard Park High School is an 11 to 16 mixed school. The school is situated in Shirley on the border of Croydon and Bromley. The school is ambitious for its students, and provides a happy, caring, and inclusive environment in which all children can thrive.
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