Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking passionate teaching assistants for full-time roles in Croydon. Starting in April/May 2025, these rewarding positions offer the chance to work in excellent schools, providing support to students and contributing to their educational journey. Ideal candidates will possess strong numeracy and literacy skills, and while prior experience with children is not essential, any relevant background in youth work, arts, or similar fields will be beneficial. This role is perfect for individuals considering future teacher training, such as a PGCE or Teach First, looking to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Regular Training

Competitive Pay

Support Throughout Placement

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching assistant qualification or university degree preferred.
• Experience working with children or in youth work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support children in primary and secondary settings as a teaching assistant.
• Assist in creating a positive learning environment for students.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

Experience with SEN

Youth Work Experience

Arts Experience

Education

CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

University Degree

Job description

Teaching Assistant- Croydon

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Croydon (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time teaching assistant roles will start in April/May 2025.

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Croydon, although other relevant experience (for example in a dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts capacity) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• You should hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification (such as a CACHE Level 3) or a university degree (although this does not necessarily need to relate to childcare). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in Croydon.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant roles in Croydon.
• Teaching assistant roles in Croydon schools would particularly suit individuals who are keen to undertake teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE or Teach First, looking for teaching assistant experience over the next academic year.
• TimePlan Education offers a number of benefits, including regular training, competitive pay and support throughout your placement.
• If you are interested in a teaching assistant role in Croydon with an April or May 2025 start, please apply today.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.