FACT Trust is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and skilled classroom assistant to support pupils in Key stage 1 and 2 at Monks Orchard.

We are looking to appoint a creative and dedicated individual to join our team; experience of working in schools is essential.

Our Classroom Assistant will be:

• Responsible and dependable
• An effective team player
• Able to build positive relationships with both pupils and adults
• Confident in using their initiative

Monks Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment.

Monks Orchard Primary School is part of FACT Trust, a small Croydon-based multi-academy trust with inclusion at its core. We are continually striving to be an inclusive employer, and are committed to building a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

Visits to Monks Orchard are welcome.

Teaching Assistant

Start date: 5th January 2026 (or as close to that date as possible)

Contract type: 28 hours per week.

Salary: NJC Grade 3 scp 5

Contract term: Permanent

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18th December

Interviews: TBC

Please send application forms to recruitment@factrust.org