Teaching Assistant

* Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Croydon, Greater LondonContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 – Actual Salary: £20,001.5Posted: 21st May 2026Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 12th June 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1554559Job Reference: CHE019Start Date: 1st September 2026* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1554559* Share :**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 personspecification 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, WhyteleafePrimary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School,and Hillcroft Primary School .This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise andexperience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.**Join the GLF Schools Community**As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression 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* Foundedupon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness* 43primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across thesouth of England* Wework as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own uniqueidentity* Committedto ensuring all children and young people receive the best possibleeducation**GLF Schools Employment Offer**GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish* Accessto our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme* Flexibleworking options* Generousholiday allowance* Worklife and family friendly policies* Employeewellbeing initiatives* Careerpathways and talent management* Accessto a staff benefits portal* Communityand collaboration working modelPlease read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.**The Details**Start Date: 1st September 2026Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 – £23,914Actual Salary: £20,001.59Hours: 35hrs a week, term time only.Closing Date: 12th June 2026### Attachments### 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 Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.### Chestnut Park Primary SchoolPart of### GLF Schools#J-18808-Ljbffr…