Teaching Assistant
Purley Oaks Primary School, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PRThis job expired on 10 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 11:29am
Date listed
19 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours: 25 hours per week Days : Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- 5-7
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 UKPurley Oaks Primary School is committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate willneed an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work inthe UK and two satisfactory references.Please bring to the interview photographic identification and certificates of all relevantqualifications.
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking to appoint one Teaching Assistants for September 2025. The role will be towork in class supporting the learning in all areas of the curriculum and supervising the childrenat lunchtimes. These posts require individuals with a love of working with children and acommitment to the school’s vision of striving for excellence.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’, theinspectors 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 forprofessional development.As a classroom TA you will be working with a range of children, including those who may needadditional support to overcome barriers that are hindering their learning, as well as assistingthe class teacher.
Further information about the job
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.
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About Purley Oaks Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 651 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
- 02086884268
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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