Job Description

Teaching Assistants - Primary Schools - Croydon

Contracts: Full and part-time contracts available with flexible start dates
Locations: Croydon, South London
Start Date: February 2026 onwards
Role: Supporting children on a 1:1 basis across EYFS up to Year 6 with mild to moderate SEND

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Tradewind are supporting multiple Primary Schools across the borough of Croydon who seek Teaching Assistants to provide specialist 1:1 support to children with mild to moderate learning needs, in a mainstream setting.

The ideal candidate will have completed at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant certificate. Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications are desirable.

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 5 days per week - even the part-time contracts would be a Monday to Friday commitment

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 updated CV to be considered!