Teaching Assistant

 The Crescent Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible Teaching Assistant, with a strong commitment to inclusive education, capable of working both independently and as part of a team in our friendly, dynamic and successful school.

The successful candidate will work with individuals and small groups of children to help them achieve their full potential both academically and socially. 

• Fixed Term for One Year with the Possibility of Extension after One year.
• Working hours are 27.5 hours per week Monday – Friday; 9.00 am-3.00pm term time only with an unpaid break  of 30 minutes per day. 
• The actual pro-rata starting salary for this role is NJC Scale: Grade 3 Spine Point 15: £13,629.32 per annum. 

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive induction programme and lots of support and professional development opportunities. We are highly focused on innovation and research as a means to developing the most effective learning for our staff. 

So, do you want to work in a school where you can unleash your creativity? Provide exciting learning experiences for all children and work alongside outstanding teachers and support staff? Will your commitment and natural enthusiasm ‘Inspire Learners to Achieve Big Dreams’?

If this is you and you like the sound of us, please get in touch. You are very welcome to come and visit the school. Please phone the school office on 0208 684 8283 to book in.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 28th October 2018

Interviews: To be held shortly after the closing date.

Applicants should download and complete The Crescent Primary School job application form which can be found on the School’s website. www.thecrescentprimaryschool.co.uk. Applications should be emailed to: Office@thecrescent.croydon.sch.uk

Please include a short statement of support with your application (no more than one side of A4) relating your knowledge, skills and experience to the job description. 

The school will not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the school’s application form paying particular attention to the guidance provided ensuring that you refer to the person specification relating to the job for which you are applying. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for appointment to this post.