Teaching Assistant

Good Shepherd School

primary Teaching Assistant – Level 1
Location: 23 Dunley Dr, New Addington, Croydon CR0 0RG
Contract type: Part time
Salary range: See main advert
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Teaching Assistant – Part-Time

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00 (term time only)
Salary: £10,282
Closing date: 10am, Thursday 10th July

We are seeking:

To appoint a Teaching Assistant to join this friendly and happy one-form entry school. This is initially on a fixed-term contract until 31st August 2026, with the option to extend this, depending on budgetary constraints.

We are looking for a candidate who can:

• Make a positive contribution to the Catholic ethos of the school;
• Support the school’s values and vision;
• Demonstrate the importance of speaking and listening as a way to move learning on and of developing children’s vocabulary;
• Create a safe environment in the classroom and playground;
• Develop effective professional relationships with all colleagues;
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive learning environment;
• Show initiative to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils;
• Demonstrate they are a hard-working and committed individual who is willing to undertake additional reading and research to support themselves professionally;
• Be nurturing and patient to enable children to thrive.

Good Shepherd can offer you:

• A calm and supportive working environment in line with our Christian values;
• Positive and happy children who enjoy learning;
• Excellent opportunities for CPD and to develop your career;
• Welcoming, friendly and supportive colleagues Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children is paramount and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, medical clearance, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), online checks and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. All of the above checks must have been completed before the start of employment.

We welcome visits to our school. Please telephone to arrange a convenient time by calling 01689 841771.