Job Description

Saffron Valley Collegiate

Croydon
29,436 - 29,856 per year


Expiring soon

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

3 October 2025

Job overview

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Saffron Valley Collegiate

Croydon's Secondary Pupil Referral Unit

Teaching Assistant

Salary: Scp 5 - 6 : 29,436 - 29,856 FTE (pro rata 26,195 - 26,569)

36 hours per week, permanent, term-time plus INSET days

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.


This is based at SVC 279 High street Croydon CR0 1QH. Please note that all SVC staff can be deployed across the collegiate to meet the needs of our pupils.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate;Providing support to individual pupils, and groups of pupils, to encourage improvements in behaviour for learning. the ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of Saffron Valley Collegiate; ability to identify work priorities, whilst ensuring that lower priority work is kept up to date; ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise; High motivation, enthusiasm and professional standards. the ability to communicate effectively, use of ICT and have a 'can-do'-attitude


Please complete your application in direct reference to the person specification.

Closing date for applications:

3rd October 2025

Interviews to be held:

w/c 6th October 2025

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.

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.


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

About

Saffron Valley Collegiate

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Saffron Valley Collegiate

Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon
Surrey
CR2 8JJ
United Kingdom

+44 203 252 2020

Make a Real Impact at Saffron Valley Collegiate

At Saffron Valley Collegiate (SVC), we provide a fresh start for young people who need it most. Based on four sites in the borough of Croydon, we cater to permanently excluded students and offer targeted short-term interventions for those struggling in mainstream education. Our small class sizes, tailored support, and whole-child approach create a nurturing and structured environment where students can re-engage with their learning.



With four specialised provisions, we support students from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4, as well as those with medical needs and anxiety through on-site and online learning. Our curriculum blends academic subjects with vocational pathways, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.



We are also home to the Taskforce programme, a pioneering multi-agency initiative that brings together mental health specialists, education professionals, youth and family support workers, to address students' needs beyond the classroom. This innovative and holistic approach is already making a significant impact on students' lives and Post 16 outcomes.



If you're passionate about transforming education, supporting young people to overcome barriers, and working in a dynamic, forward-thinking team, SVC is the place for you.

Join us and be part of the change.

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