Teaching Assistant
Organization: Saffron Valley Collegiate – Croydon’s Secondary Pupil Referral Unit
Salary: Sc3 Spine point 5 – 6: £29,436 – £29,856 FTE (actual salary £25,399 – £25,762)
Hours: Term‑time plus INSET days, Full time – 36 hours per week.
Location: KS4 North provision; staff may be deployed across the collegiate.
Role Overview
The TA supports classroom teams and contributes to the educational and personal development of pupils in a secondary pupil referral unit. The successful candidate will manage priorities effectively, act independently when necessary, and maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Strong communication skills, proficiency in ICT, and a flexible, “can‑do” approach are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist teachers in delivering curriculum and supporting pupils’ learning.
- Manage classroom priorities and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with staff across the collegiate to meet pupil needs.
- Provide support to vulnerable pupils and contribute to safeguarding and welfare practices.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Experience or training in teaching support or a related role.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in ICT and ability to use technology to support learning.
- Commitment to professional development and a flexible, collaborative working style.
Benefits
- Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities and apprenticeship programmes.
- 24/7 employee assistance scheme.
- Generous pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Term‑time hours and flexible working.
- Additional paid week leave in October for wellbeing purposes.
- Five‑year service award for support staff.
- Eye‑care reimbursement and discounts (e.g., Blue Light).
Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding
Saffron Valley Collegiate welcomes applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Declaration of Offences form. The appointment is subject to pre‑employment checks, including DBS, teaching prohibited checks, Section 128 check, ID and right‑to‑work check, medical screening, and confirmation of qualifications and references.
Copies of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the Trust/Collegiate website.
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