Job Description

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Contract starting ASAP
Locations: Croydon
Start Date: ASAP - November 2025 to July 2026

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.

This is a split role, supporting 2 x children in EYFS, one in the morning who presents learning difficulties, eotional disregulation and ASD, and one in the afternoon with physical disabilities.

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)

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

Please apply with your latest CV as soon as possible!