1:1 Teaching Assistants
Contracts: Full and part-time contracts available
Locations: Croydon, South London
Start Date: January 2026 onwards
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