Chestnut Park Primary School Β· Croydon, London
Chestnut Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and nurturing team, providing tailored support for pupils within our specialist resource provision and across mainstream classrooms. Your Opportunity This rewarding role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering children, particularly those with autism to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with teachers and specialist professionals, you will play a vital role in delivering person-centred support, promoting independence, and creating a safe, engaging learning environment where every child can succeed. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference, modelling high expectations, and supporting pupils to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. What we're looking for: Experience as a Primary or Special School Teaching Assistant Good General Education including English and Maths at Grade C GCSE or equivalent Commitment to undertaking further specialist training or qualifications relating to the field(s) of SEND, including SEMH, SLCN and Autism Extensive experience of working with pupils with SENd A good working knowledge of SEN Policy and the SEND Code of Practice Please read the full job description and person
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About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster Our School sits within an established cluster
of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster
includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe
Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School,
and Hillcroft Primary School . This is an exciting opportunity to work
collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and
experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education
and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career
progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your
professional development. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
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