Teaching Assistant

Saffron Valley Collegiate

Croydon’s Secondary Pupil Referral Unit

Teaching Assistant

Salary: Scp 5 – 6: £29,436 - £29,856 FTE (pro rata £25,399 - £25,762)

Term-time plus INSET days, Full time - 36 hours per week

Location: Due to the internal promotion and staff development, we are looking for 1 new TA at KS4S provision. Please note that all SVC staff may be deployed across the collegiate to meet the needs of our pupils.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team at Saffron Valley Collegiate. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting both individual pupils and small groups, with a strong focus on promoting positive behaviour for learning. This position requires someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive educational environment.

Who We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to 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. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in students’ educational experiences and personal development.

Please complete your application in direct reference to the person specification. This advert might be closed early for the right candidate.

 Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 13:00 pm

Interviews to be held: w/c 11 May 2026

Why join us?

• This is an opportunity to join a team committed to working with some of the most vulnerable school children in Croydon. You could make a life-changing difference to a young person.

• The staff at Saffron Valley are dedicated to removing the barriers to learning for our vulnerable children. This is an opportunity to join our team.

• If you are ready to translate high expectations and quality support for learning for some of the most vulnerable schoolchildren in Croydon into daily practice, this could be your next career move.

Location

KS4S Site. Please note that all SVC staff may be deployed across the collegiate to meet the needs of our pupils.

Benefits

The School and Trust can offer you:

·        An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives.

·        A commitment to support you, in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.

·        The opportunity to work with a dedicated passionate team of professionals.

·        Access to our 24/7 employee assistance scheme.

·        Generous pension scheme.

·        Term-time hours and flexible working.

·        Additional paid week leave in October for wellbeing purposes.

·        Five Year Service award for Support Staff.

·        Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.

·        Eye care reimbursement.

·        Eligibility to discount schemes such as Blue Light.

·        Ongoing professional development opportunities through the apprenticeship programs.

Safeguarding Statement

The Collegiate is committed to the safeguarding of young people. References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates. The Collegiate will require a successful candidate to have an enhanced DBS check.

Part of Alternative Learning Trust, company number 11788031. The Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

Registered office: Sutton West Centre, Robin Hood Lane, Sutton SM1 2SD

All who work within Saffron Valley Collegiate are committed to the celebration of diversity, and the challenging of disadvantage and discrimination, in all its forms.

Please note that CV or online application will not be accepted. Please complete and return the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form attached.