Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant – Launch Your SEN, Psychology, or Teaching Career

Seize this outstanding Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity in Croydon and help shape the future of young learners while accelerating your own pathway into teaching, psychology or SEN. Join a visionary school seeking a driven, compassionate and ambitious Primary Teaching Assistant eager to deliver real impact from day one and make every day a step toward an inspiring educational career.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll immerse yourself in a supportive, forward-thinking environment that prides itself on innovation and inclusion. Gain exceptional hands-on classroom experience, refine your skills alongside experienced SEN professionals and pedagogy experts, and become part of a community with a sterling reputation for nurturing both staff and students. This school invests in every Primary Teaching Assistant, offering unrivalled learning, mentorship and development.

Key Highlights

• Primary Teaching Assistant role – high-impact, high-reward
• Up to £115 Per Day – competitive daily pay to match your ambition
• Based in Croydon – within a dynamic, well-connected local community
• Ofsted graded 'Outstanding' – leading standards, remarkable progress
• Exceptional CPD, fast-track progression to teaching/SEN roles
• Perfect springboard for aspiring teachers, psychologists, SEN specialists
• Cutting-edge inclusive resources and a vibrant, collaborative staff culture

What You'll Be Doing

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Working 1

1 and in small groups to accelerate core literacy and numeracy

• Delivering tailored support for children with ASD, ADHD and other SEN needs
• Planning and leading creative interventions and booster sessions
• Supporting classroom teachers with lesson delivery and behaviour management
• Tracking pupil progress and adapting approach for individual needs
• Modelling resilience, enthusiasm and a love of learning every day

Ideal "Primary Teaching Assistant" for this

Croydon School

• Exceptional graduate with a strong academic background
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist or future SEN leader looking to build experience
• Committed, empathetic and naturally positive
• Consistently sets high standards for themselves and others
• Genuine passion for shaping young minds and making a measurable difference
• Eager collaborator who thrives in an ambitious, diverse team

Why Join This Croydon School?

• Inspirational, nurturing SLT who value every Primary Teaching Assistant
• Bespoke CPD and direct pathways to School Direct/teacher training
• Highly inclusive, positive behaviour culture with strong parental engagement
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and SEND resources
• Flourishing extra-curricular programme and extensive wellbeing initiatives
• Be part of a thriving, innovative staff community where every voice matters

Ready to take the next step as a Primary Teaching Assistant? Apply now and launch your career in education with the support of an Outstanding Croydon school that invests in your future. Interview slots fill fast—don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to spark positive change!