Job Description

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistants - Mainstream Primary Schools across Croydon

Location: Caterham, Surrey
Contract: Full-time from Tuesday 5th May 2026
End date: 17th July 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Tradewind Recruitment are supporting one of their partnership primary schools based near the Caterham area, on the border of Surrey /Croydon, with a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a Year 1 pupil.

This is a beautiful, one-form-entry primary school based in Caterham which is part of a successful academy trust but holds a community feel within the local area. The school has a wonderful reputation in the area with parents and is a school reguarly requested by supply staff to return to.

The Role:

  • Provide 1:1 tailored support for your assigned pupil in Year 1

  • Be confident to support SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation

  • Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development

  • Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP target and support plan

  • Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs of the child

  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Holds at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable)

  • Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within SEND or inclusion

  • Confident supporting pupils with additional needs in a mainstream primary setting

  • Patient, empathetic, and committed to pupil progress and wellbeing

  • Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

  • Available Monday to Friday (part-time roles still require weekday availability)

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • Strong partnerships with inclusive primary schools across Croydon

  • Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

  • Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses through The National College

  • Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant

If you're passionate about SEND and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV to be considered!