Teaching Assistant - Croydon
Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Want flexible work that fits around your life while making a real difference?
We’re currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work on a flexible, supply basis across EYFS and Primary schools in the Croydon borough. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time opportunities, we have roles to suit you.
* £89–£105 per day (PAYE)
* Flexible working (8:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday)
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. This could include:
* Supporting whole-class learning
* Working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis
* Helping to keep pupils engaged and motivated
* Assisting teachers with daily classroom activities
Some roles may also involve supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND, offering a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in different settings.
Why This Role?
* Flexible work to fit around you
* Variety — work in different schools and year groups
* Build your experience in education
* A chance to make a positive impact every day
No two days are the same — it’s a role full of energy, learning, and rewarding moments!
No Experience? No Problem!
We welcome people from all backgrounds. If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working with children, we’ll support you every step of the way.
We’d Love to Hear From You If You Are:
* An experienced Teaching Assistant
* Considering a career in education
* From a care, support, coaching, or youth work background
* Positive, adaptable, and ready to get involved
What You’ll Need:
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one — we can help)
* Two recent references
* A professional, proactive approach
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.