Teaching Assistant September 2025
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Hours: 25 hours per week
Required for: 1st September 2025
Contract: One Permanent Role
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 one Teaching Assistants for 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.
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 for
professional development. 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/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 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 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.
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.
Closing Date: Friday 10th October, 12.00 midday
Interviews: W/C 20th October 2025
Tenable: As soon as possible
We may call candidates for interview and close the advert earlier than advertised depending on receipt of suitable applications.