Teaching Assistant

# Teaching Assistant

Employer:

Chestnut Park Primary School

Location:

Croydon, Greater London Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Term Time Salary:
£20,701.66 + Outer London Weighting Allowance Posted:
7th September 2026

Expires:
20th September 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1572468

Job Reference:
CHE
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* * We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team at Chestnut Park Primary.  This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!
**** Your opportunity
** The successful candidate will support the class teacher in accessing an engaging curriculum. They will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life and be a strong team player.
** The successful candidate should:
*** Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
* Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
* Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
* Have experience of working with children with SEN
* Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Be a confident and clear communicator with parents
* Have GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
* 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:

ASAP Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £24,751 + Outer London Weighting Allowance Actual Salary: £20,701.66 + Outer London Weighting Allowance

Hours:

35hrs a week (08:30-16:00 Mon to Fri) - term time only Closing Date: 20 Sept 2026### Attachments Join Our Community - Associate 2025 - 26

Teaching Assistant - JD CHETeaching Assistant - PS CHE### Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities.

There is a shared commitment across the…