Teaching Assistant
Posted 3 days 6 hours ago by Career Teachers
Location: Croydon, London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Term-time Only
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
A Primary School in Croydon is looking for three Teaching Assistants to join their team. This school is an OUTSTANDING school with a highly supportive leadership team.
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have the empathy, patience and enthusiasm to make a real difference in a child's learning journey?
We are a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the heart of Southwark, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2026. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support to a child with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities), helping them thrive academically, socially and emotionally within a mainstream classroom setting.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
- Assist with the planning and delivery of personalised learning activities
- Foster a positive, nurturing relationship with the child to support their engagement and well-being
- Monitor and record progress, feeding back to teachers and professionals as needed
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and the child's family
- Experience working with children with SEND (in particular, Autism, ADHD, or speech and language needs is desirable)
- A calm, caring and patient approach
- A proactive attitude and the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
LSA, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant