Specialist Teaching Assistant

# Specialist Teaching Assistant

Employer:

Chestnut Park Primary School

Location:

Croydon, Greater London Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Part Time, Term Time Salary:
£22,633.74 - Actual salary

Posted:
24th June 2026

Expires:
8th July 2026 11:59 AM

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1562264

Job Reference:
CHE
025
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* * Chestnut Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and nurturing team, providing tailored support for pupils within our specialist resource provision and across mainstream classrooms.
**** Your Opportunity
** This rewarding role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering children, particularly those with autism to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with teachers and specialist professionals, you will play a vital role in delivering person-centred support, promoting independence, and creating a safe, engaging learning environment where every child can succeed. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference, modelling high expectations, and supporting pupils to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
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* What we're looking for:

*** Experience as a Primary or Special School Teaching Assistant
* Good General Education including English and Maths at Grade C GCSE or equivalent
* Commitment to undertaking further specialist training or qualifications relating to the field(s) of SEND, including SEMH, SLCN and Autism
* Extensive experience of working with pupils with SENd
* A good working knowledge of SEN Policy and the SEND Code of Practice
* Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.
*** About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster
** Our School sits within an established clusterof Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our clusterincludes the following other schools;
Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School,and Hillcroft Primary School .This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
** Join the GLF Schools Community
** As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
* A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
* Founded  upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
* 43  primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the  south of England
* We  work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique  identity
* Committed  to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible  education
** GLF Schools Employment Offer
** GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
* Access  to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible  working options
* Generous  holiday allowance
* Work  life and family friendly policies
* Employee  wellbeing initiatives
* Career  pathways and talent management
* Access  to a staff benefits portal
* Community  and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
** The Details
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* Start Date:

** 1st September 2026
** Salary:
** GLF Specialist Point 1 - £27,061 + Outer London Weighting Allowance
** Actual Salary:** £22,633.74 + Outer London Weighting Allowance
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* Hours:

** 35hrs per week. 8:30 – 4pm 30 mins unpaid break
** Closing Date:
** Wednesday 8th July - 11:59am### Attachments Join Our Community - Associate 2025 - 26

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