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