Job Description
1:1 Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Contract
Locations: Croydon, South London
Start Date: October 2025
Contract: Full-time, ASAP start date
Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Tradewind are supporting a Primary School in Croydon seeking specialist support for one of their SEND pupils, as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant.
These roles are ideal for individuals with prior experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with special educational needs.
About the school:
The school is a three-form-entry school and proudly graded Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas in 2024, noting pupls thoroughly enjoy coming to this school. The school is best reached by public transport and located a short walk from West Croydon station. There is a small amount of parking available, or on-street metered parking.
Key Responsibilities:
Support teachers in delivering lessons and classroom activities
Provide individual or small group assistance, particularly to pupils with additional needs
Help prepare materials and create a positive learning environment
Work closely with school staff to support pupil progress and wellbeing
Are you the ideal candidate?
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is advantageous
- Prior experience supporting special educational needs is advantageous
Enthusiastic, dependable, and patient
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Available to work full-time (5 days per week) from October 2025
Why Join Tradewind:
Partnered with top schools across London
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
Access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via The National College
Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
Interested?
Send your CV to lauren.joyner@twrecruitment.com or get in touch to discuss this role or other opportunities from October 2025.
