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Specialist Teaching Assistant

Chestnut Park Primary School Β· Croydon, London

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About the role

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

specification for more information. 

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.

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils Founded

upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

43

primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the

south of England

We

work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique

identity

Committed

to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible

education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a

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Location Croydon, London
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