Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Hours: 25 hours per week
Required for: 1st September 2024
Contract: 2 Permanent Roles
Salary: Level 2 TA – Grade 3 – Scale point 5 to 7, approximate pro rata salary: £16,704 to £17,214 (£27,030 to 27,855 full time equivalent)
We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants for 1st September 2024. The role will be to work in class supporting the learning in all areas of the curriculum and supervising the children at lunchtimes. This post requires individuals with a love of working with children and a commitment to the school’s vision of striving for excellence. You would be joining a very supportive team and would receive good opportunities for professional development.
Purley Oaks is a very happy and thriving primary school. Our children are a pleasure to teach. In our previous OFSTED inspection (September 2019), when we were graded as ‘Good’, the inspectors commented, ‘Staff expect all pupils to work hard and be on their best behaviour at all times. Pupils rise to these expectations.’
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 English and maths GCSE
- Experience of working with children with SEN
- Excellent ICT skills
- Good understanding of child development and learning
- Excellent communication skills
- A valid working visa/legal right to work in the UK
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 Lowe (PA to Headteacher/Office Manager):
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 responsible for holding and protecting personal 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.
Application forms and supporting statements should be sent to: hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 26th April 2024, 12.00 midday
Interviews: W/C 28th April 2024
Tenable: 1st September 2024
APPLICATIONS FORMS/SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Level 2 Grade 3 Teaching Assistant Job Description September 2024
Level 2 Grade 3 Teaching Assistant Person Specification September 2024
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Support Staff Application Form