Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Launch Young Minds in Vibrant Croydon Setting

Step into a transformative Year 1 Teaching Assistant opportunity in Croydon, where your drive and ambition will genuinely shape classroom outcomes. This is the perfect launchpad for graduates determined to make an outstanding contribution to primary education. We’re searching for a vibrant, high-achieving individual eager to nurture young learners and spark imagination every single day.

Immerse yourself in one of Croydon's most inspiring primary environments, where passionate professionals collaborate and innovate. As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you’ll rapidly build impressive classroom experience, receive personal mentoring and access to cutting-edge teaching strategies—all while making a tangible impact from your first day. This is a highly supportive, Good to Outstanding graded school with state-of-the-art resources and a clear commitment to your development, providing top-tier training and outstanding CPD.

Key Highlights

• Year 1 Teaching Assistant post with daily impact on bright young pupils
• Circa £28,000 Pro-rata – rewarding your talent and commitment
• Set in a thriving Croydon primary with Good to Outstanding Ofsted rating

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Exceptional CPD

bespoke mentoring, training, and clear progression pathways

• Purpose-designed classrooms and newly refurbished SEN spaces
• The perfect platform for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, and SEN specialists

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting Year 1 pupils with creative interventions and daily class activities

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Delivering targeted 1

1 and small group learning, boosting confidence at every turn

• Collaborating with inspirational teachers to ignite curiosity and build foundational skills
• Implementing innovative SEN support strategies alongside experienced professionals
• Engaging in reflective practice to develop your teaching assistant expertise

Ideal "Year 1 Teaching Assistant" for this

Croydon School

• Recent high-achieving graduate with a passion for child development
• Driven, ambitious, and ready for a rewarding school-based journey
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist or SEN professional seeking meaningful experience
• Compassionate communicator who thrives when nurturing young learners
• Eager to expand practical skills and absorb the best from talented educators

Why Join This Croydon School?

• Exceptional, supportive team that values fresh ideas and graduate talent
• Culture deeply rooted in inclusion, creativity, and pupil-centred progress
• Professional growth tailored to you—regular coaching and expert guidance
• Warm, purposeful environment prioritising wellbeing and achievement
• Fast-track opportunities for future PGCE, teacher training and SEN roles

Embark on your educational career as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant in this Croydon gem. Apply now to take your first step toward an inspiring, long-term pathway in teaching, psychology, or SEN. Interviews are filling quickly for this sought-after role—don’t miss your opportunity to join a truly special school community.