Learning Support Assistant

Posted 7 hours 26 minutes ago by Tradewind Recruitment

£93 - £100 Daily
Contract
Not Specified
Education Jobs
Surrey, Caterham, United Kingdom, CR3 5
Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Caterham, SurreyContract: Full-time from Tuesday 5th May 2026End 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 Learning Support 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!