Level 2 Teaching Assistants
Required for: 1st September 2025
Contract: Two Permanent Roles
Salary: Level 2 TA – Grade 3 – Scale point 5 to 7, approximate pro rata salary:
£17,626 to £18,136 (£28,521 to £29,346 full time equivalent)
We are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants for 1st September 2025. The role will be to work in class supporting the learning in all areas of the curriculum and supervising the children at lunchtimes. These posts require individuals with a love of working with children and a commitment 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’, the inspectors commented, ‘Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around the school. You would be joining a very supportive team and would receive good opportunities for professional development.
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 Smith (PA to Headteacher):
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.
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 27th June 2025, 12.00 midday
Interviews: w/c 30th June 2025
Tenable: 1st September 2025
We may call candidates for interview earlier than advertised depending on receipt of suitable applications.
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