Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Croydon, South London, is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (EAL) to support students from September 2025. The successful candidate will assist in providing tailored support to students with moderate learning difficulties and EAL needs, contributing to their academic success and overall well-being. This full-time role offers opportunities for development in a supportive environment where diversity is valued.

Benefits

Staff development programme

Access to emotional and practical support services

Diverse community of students and staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a secondary school setting is preferable.
• Commitment to supporting students with EAL.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students with moderate learning difficulties.
• Establish constructive relationships with students according to individual needs.
• Assist with planning learning activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Listening Skills

Education

Graduate degree or similar

Job description

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Teaching Assistant (EAL)

Location: Croydon, South London

Start Date: September 2025

Reeson Education are supporting a large mainstream secondary school in Croydon, South London who require an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (EAL) to join their team from September 2025 on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be a Teaching Assistant with prior secondary school experience, or a graduate looking to pursue a career as a qualified teacher in the future.

The role of the Teaching Assistant is to support students with moderate learning difficulties and encourage learning across a variety of subjects and year groups. You should be able to demonstrate successful experience in supporting students with EAL.

The School - Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2025 - Croydon, South London

This large mixed secondary school in Croydon is a good school with outstanding features and is a fantastic place to work and learn. The school is committed to developing staff who are passionate about their subjects and determined to convey this enthusiasm to their students. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged. Their aim is to make all employees feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. It values all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and they truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

The Role - Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2025 - Croydon, South London

The school require an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a busy and fun environment where every day offers something different. Candidates with previous SEN experience are encouraged to apply but this is not essential as training will be provided. The successful individual will support students with moderate learning difficulties, special educational needs and disabilities across a variety of year groups. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and listening skills with a commitment to helping each student achieve their full potential.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Supervise and provide particular support for students identified with EAL ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with students' learning
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities
  
  

The Offer - Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2025 - Croydon, South London

In return, the school can offer the successful Graduate Teaching Assistant the following:

• A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
• Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning
• A friendly and diverse student and staff community
• Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services
  
  

Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2025 - Croydon, South London

Reeson Education

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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Job function

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