Teaching Assistant

Hours: 36 hrs per week, term time only, plus 10 days to be worked during school closure periods

Due to increased demand for places in the Junior School, Croydon High School is looking for a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work alongside class teachers to encourage and support pupils in their learning.

Be it academic, practical, behavioural, or social, the role will involve supporting the learning of individual pupils, as well as small groups, by complementing teaching and learning strategies deployed by the teacher. 

The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, flexibility, exceptional inter-personal skills and a passion for education. They will embody our ethos of ‘Every Girl, Every Day’ and will share our belief in the importance of a personalised approach to learning for each and every child.

A recognised TA qualification i.e. NVQ, NNEB, City & Guilds, BTEC etc. or relevant experience is essential.

A willingness to participate in further training and developmental opportunities offered is equally important.

Why Croydon High School?

Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who work, teach and learn here.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

·      Competitive salaries and pay progression

·      Access to extensive professional development opportunities

·      Training grants for qualifications

·      Generous pension schemes

·      Free life assurance benefit

·      Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans, travel season ticket loans

·      A Cycle to Work scheme

·      Competitive terms and conditions of employment

An application form should be downloaded from our website by clicking apply.

Please email you completed application form and covering letter to the Head at hr@cry.gdst.net

We do not require a separate CV document as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is noon, Wednesday 1 November 2023.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 6 November 2023. 

The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.