Learning Support Assistant - Full-Time | Primary School in Croydon\n\nContract: Temporary, January - July 2026\nLocation: Croydon, Greater London\nStart Date: January 2026\n\nAre you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? We're now recruiting for an established and experienced Learning Support Assistant, interested to take on a, flexible temporary support role from January 2026. This is a reputable, three-form-entry primary school with a faith ethos.

\n\nAs an LSA, this can be a highly rewarding and varied role in a school. Your primary goal is to support children with additional needs or mild to moderate learning difficulties to reach their full potential. \n\nThese roles are ideal for support staff with prior experience supporting in a primary school with good knowledge and skills supporting SEND on a mild-moderate basis.\n\nDay to day tasks of an LSA may include:\n\nSupport individual students - often those with learning difficulties, disabilities, or behavioural challenges.\n\nAssist small groups with classwork or specific learning activities.\n\nAdapt materials or explain tasks in simpler terms.\n\nEncourage independence, confidence, and participation in class.\n\nProvide emotional and social support - being a friendly, consistent adult in their school life.\n\nHelp with classroom management, such as keeping students on task or managing behaviour calmly.\n\nSupport physical or sensory needs - for example, helping with mobility, feeding, or communication tools (like PECS or speech devices).\n\nRecord and report progress to the teacher or SENCO.\n\nHelp prepare resources and tidy up after lessons.\n\nIdeal candidate would demonstrate:\n\nPrevious experience with children is a plus, but not essential\n\nEnthusiastic, dependable, and patient\n\nEnhanced CHILD ONLY DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)\n\nAvailable to work full-time (5 days per week) from January 2026\n\nWhy Join Tradewind:\n\nPartnered with top schools across London\n\nCompetitive daily rates, paid weekly\n\nAccess to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via The National College\n\nOngoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant\n\nWhat other types of roles do Tradewind offer?\n\nFull-time positions (Monday to Friday) with long-term potential\n\nPaid trial days to ensure the right school fit\n\nFlexible roles beginning January 2026\n\nOpportunities in well-managed, supportive schools\n\nPlease apply with your updated CV included career history and contact details.

The local primary consultant for Croydon at Tradewind looking after this vacancy will reach out.\n\nWe look forward to your application