Job Description

Salary

NJC OL Grade 4/5 Points 8/9

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

South Croydon

Job category

Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Date posted

12/06/2025

Job reference

GST-R1265

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is 'Always Learning'

We're looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team at School, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, from September 2025.

About the role:

Duties will include:

? Support the work of Curriculum Areas as directed by teaching staff

? To support teaching staff during lessons

? To support individual students/an individual student in lessons to reduce barriers to learning

? To manage the technical, administrative and resource provision across a range of subjects.

Teaching Assistant responsibilities: adhering to the professional standards for TAs

? Support teaching staff during lessons in the provision of all subjects across the age and ability range.

? Guide the intervention work of small groups or single students outside the main classroom

? Contribute to outstanding attainment and progress at all key stages

? Collecting and cataloguing of sundry worksheets, books, audio-visual aids and materials

? Gain an excellent working understanding of the learning needs of the students with whom you work.

This may include liaising with colleagues and accessing attainment data and information from

EHCPs/Educational Psychologist reports

? Enhance the quality of Teaching Assistant provision across the school through sharing resources and

good practice and active participation in CPD

? Support Coombe Wood's aims and objectives for teaching and learning

? Show flexibility, innovation and intelligence in responding to the needs of the students and school as a

whole.

About

School

:

Unlocking Potential, Inspiring Growth, and Championing Wellbeing

At Coombe Wood School, our mission is to provide an ambitious and aspirational education that challenges students academically, encourages their creativity and cultural engagement, and fosters the development of essential personal skills.

We believe that every child's immense potential must be discovered, nurtured and fully realised. In our supportive environment, they will thrive.

We are committed to being the healthiest school in the country: fit for movement, fit for learning, and fit for life, where each student's unique qualities are recognised, celebrated and developed.

About Greenshaw Learning Trust:

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We can offer you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Blue Light Card Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is

6th July 2025

. The role is due to commence from September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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