Teaching Assistant

Career Teachers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Teachers is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a Croydon-based mainstream primary school to provide 1:1 SEND support. The role is full-time, term-time only, with an ASAP start from September 2026.

You will deliver tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with SEND, assist with planning personalised learning activities, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to support the child’s academic and social development in a supportive, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND (Autism/ADHD or speech and language needs desirable).
• Calm, caring and patient approach.
• Proactive attitude and adaptability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Assist with planning and delivery of personalised learning activities.
• Foster a positive, nurturing relationship with the child to support engagement and well-being.
• Monitor and record progress and feed back to teachers and professionals as needed.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and the child’s family.

Skills

1:1 SEND

SEND experience

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant (1:1 SEND Support) - Croydon based Mainstream Primary School

Location: Croydon, London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Term-time Only
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

A Primary School in Croydon is looking for three Teaching Assistants to join their team. This school is an OUTSTANDING school with a highly supportive leadership team.

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have the empathy, patience and enthusiasm to make a real difference in a child's learning journey?

We are a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the heart of Southwark, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2026. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support to a child with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities), helping them thrive academically, socially and emotionally within a mainstream classroom setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• Assist with the planning and delivery of personalised learning activities
• Foster a positive, nurturing relationship with the child to support their engagement and well-being
• Monitor and record progress, feeding back to teachers and professionals as needed
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and the child's family

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children with SEND (in particular, Autism, ADHD, or speech and language needs is desirable)
• A calm, caring and patient approach
• A proactive attitude and the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

LSA, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant